Program Overview

Health & Wellness Degree Program

Overview

The Health & Wellness major at Central Methodist University prepares students for careers in public and community health, wellness, or fitness disciplines. Through this program, students will be equipped to positively change the health and wellness environments of individuals and their communities.

Program Offerings

• Residential Campus: Fayette, MO

About This Program

The Health & Wellness major prepares students to actively participate in changing the health and wellness environments of individuals and their communities through careers such as fitness and wellness coordinator, health education specialist, community health worker, and group fitness instructor.

As a CMU Health & Wellness major, students will have opportunities to:

• Build in-demand skills while taking classes such as medical terminology, personal and community health, nutrition for sport and exercise, psychological and sociological aspects of sport, and care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Develop/create the appropriate intervention strategies to maximize, maintain, and promote healthy lifestyles for individuals, families, and their community using evidence-based information.
• Build a skill set that prepares students to effectively use business and leadership concepts to promote, budget, and manage health and wellness programs and facilities.
• Participate in hands-on learning through coursework and practicum experiences.
• Demonstrate successful communication skills using a person-centered approach to educate individuals and the public about wellness.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Science in Health & Wellness - Fayette Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to CMU is selective. The admission staff carefully reviews and evaluates each application on an individual basis. Please review all requirements prior to applying for admission.

CMU Admission Requirements

Accreditation

Central Methodist University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.