A person with a degree in Health Promotion and Wellness typically engages in the community to provide health education and information to a wide variety of people - children to senior adults.  Whether it is operating a community wellness center, private agency or working for the city or state department of health.

This degree enables one to move into leadership roles within their organization or in the community.

Agencies are looking for people to plan programming like the American Cancer Society, Senior wellness Facilities, Community, City, and State Health Departments, and organizations like the YMCA require program directors with their various age groups.

Health Promotion Educators, Grant writers, Facility directors, Health and Wellness program directors.

There is a wide range of salary given the variety of job possibilities ($60,000 - $80,000).

We approach community health issues from a Christian worldview. We offer modular six-week courses, and this program is on-campus and online.

Each course is considered a full academic load. Therefore the time commitment will be about 15 hours per week.  Certifications in Personal Training and Nutrition are available.

The tuition cost is $599.00 per credit hour for a 36-hour program.

We have great connections in the community which enable students to interact with organizations and agencies to gain valuable experiences with community leaders. Students have been able to obtain advancement and opportunities by engaging with community leaders affiliated with the program.

SNU provides a high-quality education that fits into the schedule of a working adult. We have outstanding and expert instructors in each of our classes. The Christian environment provides a safe space to think critically about the issues in health promotion.

Earning a degree while working full time or raising a family has never been more possible. Here’s why adult students are thriving and reaching their goals at SNU:

• Classes take place one night a week or entirely online.
• Students focus on one class at a time to ensure true mastery and prevent overwhelm.
• Students study alongside other adults in similar stages of life.
• Instructors with vast amounts of industry experience guide students through courses.
• Textbooks are delivered directly to your door at the beginning of each class.
• A dedicated student success advisor guides students through the duration of your studies.

Credit hours: 3
This course provides an overview of the various aspects of contemporary health, wellness concepts and human performance. The curricular emphases provides and overview of historical perspectives, current status of health promotion, ethical principles, exercise science and risk reduction.

Credit hours: 3
This course is designed to advance students’ written communication skills. Emphasis will be given to scholarly writing style, evaluation and synthesis of research, and APA citations and references.

Credit hours: 3
This course will discuss physical activity epidemiology in light of various diagnoses including heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, disease and mortality, obesity, chronic disease, cancer/immunology, musculoskeletal system, mental health, and special populations. Research and measurement concepts of physical activity, fitness, and maintaining an active lifestyle will be utilized. 

Credit hours: 3
This course provides students with the opportunity to gain insight and understanding about the law and its implications on professionals in the fields of health, wellness, sport, and fitness. 

Credit hours: 3
This course is a study of the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of physical activity for older adults. Topics covered include an overview of aging, benefits of physical activity throughout the lifespan, and fitness assessment and programming options for older adults. 

Credit hours: 3
This course examines a range of topics on human nutrition including nutritional parameters of athletic performance, intervention planning, energy production, the energy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, principles of balanced diets, timing and composition of intakes, hydration, weight management strategies, and nutritional needs for special situations.

Choose one elective course.

Credit hours: 3
This course provides knowledge and application of the grant writing process with specific focus on the health and wellness fields. This will include the development of skills required for Request for Proposals, writing, budgeting and submission of grants. The course will provide examples of sources to obtain grants and the differences that exist among different granting agencies. Students will also have the opportunity to develop a project for program design, implementation and evaluation for a health related organization. 

Choose one elective course.

Credit hours: 3
This course is an introduction to research methods to analyze professional literature in exercise science. The course will explore both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including descriptive and inferential statistics. Special emphasis will be given to planning, conducting, and reporting of research as well as applied statistical analysis and interpretation of data from the field of exercise science. Students will produce an original pilot research project including statistical design. 

Health Promotion & Wellness Track

Credit hours: 3
This course will review the effectiveness of leadership in the planning process of health promotion programming. This course focuses on improving the health and well-being of persons in various settings. Leadership styles will be reviewed and their application in organizational culture that supports various wellness program settings such as corporate, government, and hospital. 

Health Promotion & Wellness Track

Credit hours: 3
This course examines widely accepted theories, models and methods for facilitating health behavior change. Topics include, but are not limited to, the trans-theoretical model, positive psychology, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based practices. Additionally, students will explore the research-supported impact of behavior change techniques on the prevention and management of chronic diseases and comorbidities, such as diabetes, obesity, depression and hypertension. 

Health Promotion & Wellness Track

Credit hours: 3
This course examines the field of community/public health and the functions and interface of community health practices, services and agencies. It will also introduce students to diverse cultures and factors that include perceptions of health, disease, treatments and values. Emphasis is placed on understanding diversity and the need for cultural sensitivity in health care.

Health Promotion & Wellness Track

Credit hours: 3
This course examines corporate health promotion and planning can influence positive health behaviors in the workforce. Course curriculum will cover strategic and supportive services provided through corporate responsibility to reduce health care costs and chronic disease. This course provides health and wellness professionals with a practical framework for entrepreneurship, emphasizing key principles for business success. The student will develop a business plan to prepare for challenges they may face in starting their own health related business. 

Health Promotion & Wellness Track

Credit hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to conduct laboratory and field tests used for assessing physical fitness components. It will focus on cardio respiratory fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and balance. The course emphasis is an integrative approach to technology for both individual and corporate wellness principles, techniques and application.