Growing emphasis on preventative health care is creating new opportunities in the health care- and health and wellness-related industries. Professionals with knowledge and training in health and wellness provide support, encouragement, and education to help people live healthier lives and prevent illness or injury.
Program Highlights
In this program you will explore various approaches to health and wellness and acquire knowledge of the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting field of health science. Your coursework will focus on:
- Evaluating the scientific literature and research in wellness, prevention, and complementary health care
- Discovering how to use your knowledge to educate individuals and communities
- Developing the administrative, ethical, and professional skills necessary for leadership positions throughout the health care field
- Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your health and wellness knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios
A Fast Track to a Master’s Degree
Students enrolled in Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness can choose to complete the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration or Master of Public Health option. Designed for high-potential undergraduate students interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree, the accelerated option allows you to work toward your Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness while simultaneously completing up to five core courses in either the Master of Health Care Administration or the Master of Public Health. If you successfully complete these courses with a minimum course grade, and have applied and been accepted to the applicable Kaplan University master’s degree program, you will enter a shortened version of the master’s degree program.
The accelerated option allows you to earn your Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness and a master’s degree at a faster pace and lower cost than completing each degree separately.
Qualification for the accelerated Master of Health Care Administration and Master of Public Health options is subject to eligibility requirements. Please contact an Admissions Advisor for more information.