Change Behaviors. Improve Lives. Lead Healthier Communities.
A 100% online degree designed to help you transform health behaviors and improve well-being in individuals and communities.
Program Overview
The Health & Wellness Promotion program at Elizabeth City State University is a fully online, interdisciplinary degree focused on helping individuals and communities adopt healthier lifestyles.
This field combines health science and behavioral science to address real-world issues like:
- Physical inactivity
- Poor nutrition
- Mental health challenges
- Preventable diseases
Students learn how to influence behavior change and improve both short- and long-term health outcomes.
Available as a minor:
Program Details
- Format: 100% Online
- Credit Hours: 120
- Interdisciplinary coursework across multiple departments
- Minimum grade requirement: C or higher in all courses
Curriculum and Learning Experience
Students gain a broad understanding of wellness through coursework that integrates multiple disciplines, focusing on:
- Health behavior change strategies
- Community and organizational wellness
- Program planning and evaluation
- Communication and health education
- Social and environmental influences on health
🧪 Field & Research Experience
Students complete 6 credit hours of field and research experience, applying their knowledge in real-world settings.
Certification Pathway
Become a Certified Wellness Practitioner
PThis program prepares graduates to meet the requirements of the National Wellness Institute certification.
Students develop competencies in areas such as:
- Self-awareness and professional growth
- Whole-person wellness approaches
- Inclusive and culturally responsive practices
- Communication and leadership
- Legal and ethical standards
Outcome:
Students are expected to sit for the Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) exam upon graduation.
Career and Graduate Pathways
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Community Health Consultant
- Health Educator
- Employee Wellness Coordinator
This degree is also applicable across industries like:
- Healthcare
- Public health
- Corporate wellness
- Education
Program Mission & Impact
This program was designed to address urgent health challenges, including:
- Rising mental health concerns
- Health disparities between communities
- Preventable chronic diseases
Graduates are prepared to be on the front lines of improving quality of life in North Carolina and beyond.
Program Leadership
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