The need for knowledgeable, skillful and technologically literate health promotion and wellness professionals has never been greater as companies and organizations seek to support their employees’ health and well-being across all dimensions of wellness. Savings on healthcare costs and absenteeism are no longer the driving factors for change. Companies are now seeking behavior change agents who are well-versed in all dimensions of wellness.
The online Master of Science in Health Promotion and Behavioral Wellness program is designed to prepare students for careers in the dynamic field of health promotion and wellness and related disciplines. By focusing on enhancing behaviors associated with personal well-being, graduates of this multidisciplinary program are equipped to take on crucial roles in the global transition from disease-centered healthcare to a wellness-oriented model, emphasizing prevention, education and behavior change.
The program's core curriculum, comprising 18 credits, provides students with a strong foundation in holistic well-being, with a particular focus on essential areas such as evidenced-based behavior change theories and strategies, program planning, and implementation and evaluation methods to create cutting-edge wellness initiatives to help individuals flourish and thrive with healthy lifestyles. Furthermore, the program offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to tailor their education by selecting elective courses that align with their unique interests and career aspirations.
An online graduate degree provides the flexibility to advance your education while maintaining your professional and personal commitments, offering convenience and accessibility for career enhancement and skill development.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will emerge as culturally proficient leaders in health promotion, skilled in integrating technology into program planning, evaluation and lifestyle behavior change. This program meets the rising demand for healthcare professionals well-versed in preventive lifestyles and behavior modification, empowering graduates to substantially impact public health and wellness.
At SUNY Oswego, I feel fully equipped to embrace my future. I feel like I’m ready to embrace the real world and take what I’ve learned here to apply it to my career.
There is a big disconnect between wanting to be well and the daily reality of living with the consequences of overeating, addictions, physical inactivity and having too little down-time. This program explores these issues with yourself and with others.
Learn about our graduate programs through our information sessions today!
Professor Najah Zaaeed and graduate student Michael-Daniel Vodzogbe discussed SUNY Oswego's new graduate health promotion and behavioral wellness program on Bridge Street, highlighting the need for multi-faceted health and wellness experts.
Students graduating from the Health Promotion and Behavioral Wellness program at SUNY Oswego are awarded a Master of Science degree. This degree does not authorize the student, in the classroom or an internship, to engage in the practice of a professional license under Title VIII of the Education Law, including but not limited to psychotherapy, diagnosis, and medical interventions, nor does it lead to a professional license or certification.
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Submit official transcripts confirming your bachelor’s or master’s degree/advanced certificate. This includes graduate-level coursework or post-baccalaureate degree/certificate. U.S. transcripts must be sent directly from the granting institution (electronic or mail).
For credentials earned outside of the United States, we require students to provide a World Education Services (WES) Course by Course (ICAP) evaluation, an IEE Education Course Report (US), or TEC (formally known as SpanTran) Divisional Course Analysis. This evaluation ensures that we can provide quality assessment of coursework from all countries where various grading scales and languages may exist.
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Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.
All international transcripts must be verified using one of the following methods as part of your application process:
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.