Health and Wellness, MS

30 credit hours

The Master of Science in Health and Wellness is a fully online graduate program designed for professionals passionate about promoting holistic well-being, preventive health, and improved physical performance across diverse populations. Whether your focus is community health, corporate wellness, or athletic coaching, this program offers a flexible and practical path forward. Delivered in an accelerated 8-week course format, it can be completed in as little as one year, making it ideal for working professionals looking to advance their careers without pausing them. Graduates will be equipped to lead, educate, and innovate in wellness-focused roles in both individual and team-based environments.

Requirements

Major Coursework

27 credit hours of coursework including the following options:

HS 51200 - Nutrition Strategies for Performance, Recovery, and Injury Management Credit Hour: 3
HS 51500 - Nutrition Education and Counseling Credit Hour: 3
HS 52000 - Technology in Fitness and Wellness Credit Hour: 3
HS 52100 - Optimizing Human Performance Credit Hour: 3
HS 52500 - Performance Psychology Credit Hour: 3
HS 53600 - Building Personal Resiliency Credit Hour: 3
HS 53700 - Contemporary Trends in Wellness Credit Hour: 3
HS 53800 - Employee Wellness Programming Credit Hour: 3
HS 58000 - Exercise Considerations for Aging and Metabolic Populations Credit Hour: 3

Elective Coursework

The following courses may be taken as electives to fulfill degree requirements if equivalent major courses were completed at the undergraduate level.

HS 51000 - Advanced Strength Training Credit Hour: 3
HS 53500 - Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit Hour: 3
HS 54000 - Research Methods Credit Hour: 3
HS 54200 - Statistical Analysis Credit Hour: 3
HS 56500 - CSCS Exam Preparation Credit Hour: 3
HS 57200 - Exercise Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Biomarkers Credit Hour: 3
HS 57600 - Cardiorespiratory and Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology Credit Hour: 3

Culminating Experience Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HS 54100 - Internships Credit Hour: 3-6
HS 61000 - Capstone Credit Hour: 3