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Health and Community Wellness, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a major in Health and Community Wellness prepares candidates to work in health and wellness settings.  The mission of the health and community wellness program is to provide high-quality professionals for employment in worksites such as fitness centers, hospitals, corporations, schools, and many other settings around the nation.  Through program courses and service-learning experience, candidates are prepared to help people, organizations, and communities change lifestyle behaviors with the goal of moving toward a state of improved health, resulting in decreases of chronic disease and health care costs.

There are four professional tracks in Health and Community Wellness: athletic training, dietetics, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Each track serves as a pathway, preparing students for future careers in these fields. Students who are interested in one of these careers may select the appropriate professional track.

Students on the General B.S. in Health and Community Wellness track, have the option of taking 15 credit hours of electives or choosing to minor in one of several fields including Biology, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Nutrition Promotion, and Education, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Management, and other approved minors.

Learning Outcomes:

The student will:

1. Employ ongoing reflection to expand personal growth and professional development in multiple dimensions of wellness and demonstrate commitment to wellness promotion (NWI, Authenticity and Self-Awareness).
2. Use appropriate and culturally relevant evidence-based models and research to educate those in the public about health and wellness (NWI, Whole-person and Systems Approaches).
3. Practice multicultural competence, recognizing the dynamics of oppression and privilege on an individual’s lived experiences while adapting wellness strategies to fit individual, geographical and cultural needs (NWI, Inclusive and Responsive Practices).
4. Use meaningful and inclusive communication methods and technologies to support, manage, and promote wellness initiatives (NWI, Communication and Connection).
5. Demonstrate awareness of the scope of practice in accordance with profession-specific code of conduct and maintain ethical relationships (NWI, Legal and Ethical Principles).

Health and Community Wellness, General Track

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements  

Field of Study: 18 Hours (a)

Professional Classes for the Degree:42 Hours Required (a)

Professional Elective for the Degree: 3 Hours Required (a)

Select one of the following courses:

Electives Recommended: 15 Hours (a)

(Electives are for an approved minor or special topics courses.  All electives must be at the 3000 level or above.  The academic advisor must approve any 2000 level courses)

Total: 120 Hours

Minimum 2.0 GPA required for graduation

(a) Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Health and Community Wellness, Athletic Training Track (a)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements  

Athletic Training Professional Track Core IMPACTS Curriculum.  Specific course requirements in these areas for this track include MATH 1111 for Core IMPACTS Area M; BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L, BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L, and MATH 1401 for Core IMPACTS Area T; and PSYC 1101 for Core IMPACTS Area S.

Field of Study: 18 Hours

Professional Classes for the Degree: 45 Hours Required

Required Electives: 14 Hours

All courses are required to satisfy this professional track.

Total: 120 Hours

(a) Students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA in this professional track, and ending coursework must be at a 3.0 GPA to apply to a Master’s Athletic Training program.

Health and Community Wellness, Dietetics Track (a)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements  

Dietetics Professional Track Core IMPACTS Curriculum. Specific course requirements in these areas for this track include MATH 1111 for Core IMPACTS Area M; CS 1000 for Core IMPACTS Area I; CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L, CHEM 1212 and 1212L, and MATH 1401 for Core IMPACTS Area T.

Field of Study: 18 Hours

Professional Classes for the Degree: 42 Hours Required

Professional Elective for the Degree: 3 Hours Required

Select one of the Following Courses:

Required Electives: 15 Hours

For this professional track, these courses are required to earn a Minor in Nutrition Promotion and Education.

Total: 120 Hours

(a) Students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA in this professional track and ending coursework must be at a 3.0 GPA to apply to a Master’s Dietetics program.

Health and Community Wellness, Occupational Therapy Track (a)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements  

Occupational Therapy Professional Track Core IMPACTS Curriculum.  Specific course requirements in these areas for this track include MATH 1111 for Core IMPACTS Area M; BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L, BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L, and MATH 1401 for Core IMPACTS Area T; and SOCI 1101 for Core IMPACTS Area S.

Field of Study: 18 Hours

Professional Classes for the Degree: 45 Hours Required

Required Electives: 12 Hours

All courses are required to satisfy this professional track

Total: 120 Hours

(a) Students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA in this professional track and ending coursework must be at a 3.0 GPA to apply to a Master’s Occupational Therapy program

Health and Community Wellness, Physical Therapy Track (a)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements: (42 Hours)

Core IMPACTS General Education Requirements  

Physical Therapy Professional Track Core IMPACTS Curriculum. Specific course requirements in these areas for this track include MATH 1111 for Core IMPACTS Area M; BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L, BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L, and MATH 1401 for Core IMPACTS Area T; and PSYC 1101 for Core IMPACTS Area S.

Field of Study: 18 Hours

Professional Classes for the Degree: 44 Hours Required

Required Electives: 15 Hours

All courses are required to satisfy this professional track.

Total: 120 Hours

(a) Students must maintain an overall 3.0 GPA in this professional track. Prerequisites GPA and ending coursework must be at 3.0 to apply to a DPT program.  An overall ending GPA of 3.5 or higher is recommended for this competitive program.

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