Degree Offered
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
Nature of the Program
The degrees offered in the Health and Well-Being program offer options for students who wish to pursue either a professional degree in health science or a career pathway for those interested in community health and well-being. Students can choose to complete either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in Health and Well-being.
The B.S. in Health and Well-being is designed for students who aspire to be an effective part of a health care team. The major allows students to take the pre-requisite courses necessary to gain admission into these graduate-level professional programs, such as nursing, athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, chiropractic, or other allied health-related professions. This is a great degree program for the person who wants to understand the underlying causes of disease and how to prevent it, analyze human behavior, and identify and/or implement change.
The B.A. in Health and Well-being prepares students for careers in community health promotion and comprehensive individual lifestyle management. Through a combination of coursework and experiential learning, students will develop the essential knowledge and skills to provide leadership and problem-solving abilities to work with individuals and communities to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles. The focus of this degree program is on the various dimensions of health and well-being from different perspectives, including physical health/well-being, emotional and mental health/well-being, and a healthy environment/health policy.
Admissions for 2027-2028
- Incoming First-Time Freshmen and First-Time Transfer students are admitted directly to the Health and Well-being major.
- Students admitted from other majors within WVU must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA).
- Students transferring from another institution must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA).
BA Major Code: 5502
BS Major Code: 5509