An engaging, multidisciplinary, scientific and practical exploration into factors influencing the well-being of individuals and society. Students experiment with mindsets, habits, strategies and skills to develop greater awareness and curiosity about lifelong well-being and success.

Explores concepts, attitudes, research and practices associated with the optimization of health and performance. Students gain practical and foundational knowledge regarding evidence-based practice, nutrition, physical activity, executive function, strategies and cognition.

Health theories help to frame health and health outcomes in our society. Applies health theories to medical problems in order to explore the different levels of influence on behavior: individual, social network, community, health system and policies. Helps students take a deeper look at the intersections between people and their environment as well as understand how influence on our health is constructed all around us.

Foundational course for those who anticipate working in the health field. Learners gain a broad understanding of historical, cultural and philosophical underpinnings of health promotion. They refine necessary skills for working as health professionals, including effective researching, writing and critical thinking. Explores principles of a preventive approach to health and wellness. Introduces the importance of evidence-based practice.

Covers how to develop sound, effective, appropriate instruction and learner experiences utilizing backwards planning, formative and summative assessment methods, educational psychology, and appropriate instructional methods to facilitate the mastery of health-related knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviors in health education and health promotion. Focuses on understanding best practice pedagogy and the diverse learner; structuring the learning environment; developing appropriate student learning objectives; selecting appropriate instructional methods; and developing a quality lesson, assessments, presentation and unit plan.

Learn how to make change happen to improve health for individuals and communities. Identifies and discusses features of coalitions and partnerships that support advocacy and policy change. Describes and applies methods and resources for advocating in health promotion, including photovoice, positive deviance and digital advocacy. Outlines and practices key strategies for communicating with diverse audiences. Introduces a strengths-based, community-led paradigm for generating systems change.

Applies theory-based concepts and methods of health promotion (HP). Covers selected topics in HP across a variety of domains of health. Program planning concepts include the use of planning frameworks, needs assessments, and the use of theory in health promotion program planning. Also covers practical issues related to health promotion program implementation such as resource management and program marketing.

Develops skills necessary to become an effective grant writer and health promotion manager. Identifies sources of funding, conducts needs assessment research, and tailors grant proposals for health promotion programs. Uses team and individual processes to build knowledge and skills for managing and administering health education/promotion programs. Aligned with specific competencies and objectives required for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

Applies major concepts of community health with an emphasis on contextual tailoring. Defines and explores the community science paradigm. Defines and applies cultural competence. Presents features and current trends for health and health care in the U.S., including key policies, family health, minority health and environmental influences. Reinforces the commitment to evidence-based practice.

Covers essential health, exercise and wellness concepts. Emphasizes personal wellness assessment and application.

Current concepts in health, exercise, and wellness. Emphasizes personal health, theories, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.

Introduces epidemiological concepts and prepares the student to read, comprehend, and report epidemiological research.

Examines broad determinants of health that influence the well-being of individuals and communities (e.g., early life, education, employment, culture, policy, the built and food environments, stress and socioeconomic status).