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. If you would like to broaden your knowledge and skills with a mind-body-spirit approach to health and wellness, then our online Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness may be just what you need.

 Program Highlights 

In this program you will explore various approaches to health and wellness and study 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

 Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness 

    Courses Credits
    Communication Course 5
    Mathematics Course 5
    Communication Course 5
    Arts and Humanities Course 6
    Physical Science Course 6
    Social Science Course 6
    Courses Credits
    Academic Strategies for the Health Care Professional 5
    Scientific Foundations of Exercise and Fitness 5
    Current Trends in Exercise and Fitness—Aging Well Across the Lifespan 6
    Vitamins, Herbs, and Nutritional Supplements 5
    Complementary and Alternative Medicine 5
    Models for Health and Wellness 5
    Contemporary Diet and Nutrition 5
    Stress—Critical Issues in Management and Prevention 6
    Creating Wellness—Psychological and Spiritual Aspects of Healing 6
    Principles of Nutrition 5
    Major Elective 5
    Major Electives 24
    Bachelor’s Capstone in Health and Wellness 6
    Courses Credits
    Open Electives 59
    Total Program Requirements 180

 What Are the Career Opportunities? 

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness program is designed to provide you with a solid foundation for careers in traditional health settings such as hospitals, private medical offices, and public health agencies. In addition, opportunities may exist in newly emerging preventive health services in corporate wellness centers, college health services, insurance agencies, or pharmaceutical companies. Demand for health educators is in particular high in state and local governments and other social assistance programs, and is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations due to the rising cost of health care and increasing recognition of the need for health education.† 

 Already Have College Credits? 

Let us evaluate your transcripts. You may qualify for our advanced start program and be eligible to earn your Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, Nutrition Science, or Health Science online in as little as two years.‡

For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Tuition and Fees

Cost per credit hour$353.00
Total program requirements180
Total cost of tuition$63,540.00

This program requires a $100 technology fee per term. Effective July 1, 2009, a minimum deposit of $70 is required at the time of enrollment and will be credited toward your tuition when you begin classes. Qualifying transfer credit may reduce your total costs. Refer to the University Catalog for transfer of credit policy. We encourage you to explore the availability of financial aid and scholarships. For more information, chat live or call an Admissions Advisor at 866.527.5268 (Toll Free).

Kaplan University offers tuition discounts to active-duty military servicemembers and veterans. Call 866.583.4412 to speak to a military Admissions Advisor.

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* While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued graduate- or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any graduate or doctoral programs.
† Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Health Educators, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos063.htm (accessed April 2008).
‡ Chat with an Admissions Advisor or see University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.