This course provides a cohesive experience designed to synthesize and apply information from the Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management curriculum. Students will complete an individual capstone experience that demonstrates thorough understanding of the knowledge, skills, and disposition necessary to be a successful health and wellness manager. Learn more about the Health and
This course introduces students to the legal and ethical environment of wellness management. Topics include the Affordable Care Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and HIPAA. Students will learn effective negotiation skills that can be used when dealing with contracts and vendors. HWM 760 course syllabus
This course provides information pertaining to the U.S. healthcare system with emphasis on health and wellness. It provides an overview of the major public and private stakeholders including public health, insurance, and healthcare providers. Participants will examine how health policy impacts the design and financing of wellness programs. HWM 740 course syllabus
This course is a survey of the biological, psychological, and social-environmental aspects of wellness. Taking an applied focus, students will learn current theoretical and evidence-based approaches in psychology, integrative medicine, and behavioral economics that impact wellness. Prerequisite: Introduction to Psychology or Equivalent HWM 730 course syllabus
This course covers research methods and designs relevant to wellness program managers. Students will be introduced to various research designs including experimental and non-experimental, as well as quantitative and qualitative research methods. The course will focus on providing a practical understanding of several statistical tools used in wellness-related research. Prerequisite: Elementary Statistics or Equivalent HWM
This course introduces students to management concepts to create strategic direction, and the role of leadership in setting strategy capable of meeting competitive challenges within the wellness industry. Topics include key management theories, role of stakeholders, issue identification, program evaluation, and business plan development. HWM 705 course syllabus
This course requires the application of knowledge and skills acquired through successful completion of all HWM courses taken prior to or concurrent with this course. Using a case study, students demonstrate competence in health and wellness management by completing assignments and participating in discussion that results in the logical, sequential building of a strategic plan
Students engage in practical fieldwork experience as a pre-professional in a health/wellness setting to utilize skills and knowledge acquired in previous courses. This fieldwork experience is designed to further develop skills in some, but not necessarily all, of the following areas: program planning, implementation, promotion and evaluation, oral and written communication, collaboration and networking. Learn
This course requires students to identify and secure fieldwork placement for completion the following semester. The fieldwork experience develops skills in program planning, implementation, promotion and evaluation, oral and written communication, collaboration and networking. Prerequisite: None HWM 493 course syllabus
The course will assist in developing a strong, useful theoretical viewpoint for health coaching as well as understanding the approaches of therapists and how differential treatment therapeutic goals are set. The definition of coaching and diverse methodologies will be taught, practiced, compared, and contrasted. Students will specifically gain an understanding of what treatment and by
