Program Overview
The Health and Wellness program at The Ohio State University prepares students to promote health and wellness across the lifespan. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, health behavior, and social determinants of health to promote health equity. Graduates are eligible for national certifications and prepared for careers in health promotion settings, including worksites, hospitals, and community-based organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Health and Wellness (H&W) program at The Ohio State University is a Bachelor of Science degree designed to prepare students to support health and wellness across the lifespan. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices, health behavior, and social determinants of health to promote health equity. Graduates are eligible to sit for national certifications in health promotion and are prepared for a variety of career paths in the field.
Outline:
First Year:
- Prerequisite coursework:
- Human anatomy
- Human physiology
- Biology
- English
- Sociology
Years 2-4:
- Required major coursework:
- Health promotion principles and theories
- Health behavior change
- Social determinants of health
- Health policy and advocacy
- Program planning and evaluation
- Practicum experiences:
- Supervised field experiences in health promotion settings
- Internship:
- Culminating experience in a professional health promotion setting
Assessment:
Assessment methods in the H&W program include:
- Exams (midterms and final exams)
- Quizzes
- Assignments (e.g., essays, presentations, projects)
- Practicum evaluations
- Internship evaluations
Teaching:
The H&W program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and practice. Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Group work
- Case studies
- Field experiences
- Internships
Careers:
Graduates of the H&W program are considered health promotion professionals and may find employment in a variety of settings, including:
- Worksites
- Hospitals/clinics
- Insurance companies
- Community-based organizations Examples of potential career paths include:
- Health and wellness coach
- Worksite wellness coordinator
- Population health engagement specialist
- Health data coordinator
