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Health & Wellness Promotion
associate in applied science (aas)
Why choose Health & Wellness Promotion?
- health and wellness programs are increasingly seen as ways to prevent and combat acute and chronic illness, fueling the growth of career opportunities in this field.
- today’s rising medical costs demonstrate that the health of individual americans affects society as a whole.
- interested in earning a bachelor’s degree? for transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
health and wellness are increasingly recognized as essential components of a strong society and economy. with today’s rising medical costs, it’s also increasingly clear that the health of individual americans affects society as a whole. health and wellness professionals are the agents of change in an important movement that is here to stay.
program locations
online
length of program: two years
credits: 60-61
start dates: fall and spring
start at any time or location by taking general education courses
what you'll learn
mid-state’s health and wellness promotion graduates possess a strong foundation in health and wellness concepts across the lifespan. they have the knowledge and skills needed to develop and implement health and wellness promotion activities that seek to maximize quality of life and reduce or prevent illness and injury.
the program will prepare you to support individuals, organizations, and communities with health and wellness initiatives. you will also learn to design, develop, and promote wellness programs and initiatives through a variety of educational campaigns, promotion concepts, and modification interventions. mid-state is the only college in the wisconsin technical college system to offer this online program.
estimated entire program cost
cost based on the 2020/2021 academic calendar year.
- Tuition & Fees: $8,937.80
- books: $1,910.95
- supplies, uniforms, and/or exams: $0.00
- total estimated cost: $10,848.75
financial aid eligibility
this program is eligible for full financial aid.
| catalog# | title | credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10801136 | english composition i | 3.00 | |
| 10809196 | intro to sociology | 3.00 | |
| 10546100 | essential concepts for health and wellness | 3.00 | |
| 10544103 | healthy aging | 3.00 | |
| 10809198 | intro to psychology | 3.00 | |
| (15 credits) |
| catalog# | title | credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
10806189 | basic anatomy | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4.00 |
|
10801196 | oral/interpersonal communication | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10801198 | speech | 3.00 |
| 10546102 | behavior change for wellness | 3.00 | |
| 10546101 | nutrition for healthy living | 3.00 | |
| 10546108 | group fitness instruction | 3.00 | |
| (15-16 credits) |
| catalog# | title | credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102101 | intro to business | 3.00 | |
| 10546103 | principles of physical conditioning | 3.00 | |
| 10546104 | Population Health & Wellness | 3.00 | |
| 10546109 | youth wellness | 3.00 | |
| 10546110 | mental wellness and stress management | 3.00 | |
| (15 credits) |
| catalog# | title | credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10546107 | health coaching for the wellness professional | 3.00 | |
| 10546105 | Program Development, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3.00 | |
| 10546106 | Health & Wellness Practicum | 2.00 | |
| 10546111 | wellness marketing and entrepreneurship | 3.00 | |
|
10809166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & Application | 3.00 |
| -or- | 10809172 | introduction to diversity studies | 3.00 |
| 10103123 | excel-beginning | 1.00 | |
| (15 credits) |
| (60-61 credits) |
instructors
carrie jarosinski, aas, bsn, msn, dnp
dr. jarosinski earned her doctor of nursing practice degree in systems leadership from walden university. a nurse by trade, she has worked with older adults in long-term care and the maternal child health population in public health. to keep her skills current she participates in population health-focused boards and coalitions in the mid-state district and maintains her wellness practitioner certification through the national wellness institute.
“i love to see students maximizing their potential in everyday class interactions and applying their new-found knowledge to further the health of their own community.”
careers
- behavior modification specialist
- community engagement specialist
- community health worker
- fitness manager
- health guide
- health promoter
- health promotion coordinator
- prevention specialist
- well-being specialist
- wellness coach
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take the next step
“this program combines the convenience of online coursework with hands-on learning within my own community. the knowledge and experiences i gained prepared me for numerous jobs in the health and wellness promotion field.”
allison wood
graduate
choose your path
career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree.
transfer • dual credit • credit for prior learning
