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Health and Wellness Studies

Converse’s Health and Wellness Studies major prepares our students to work in various public and private organizations to help improve the lives of our citizens and the communities around them. A degree in Health and Wellness Studies provides students with the knowledge, experiences, and skills for roles in various areas such as fitness, health promotion, law, ethics, and public policy.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment prospects are projected to grow 13% between 2021 and 2031. There will be approximately 2 million additional job openings during the course of the decade. South Carolina’s Upstate is host to several prominent healthcare and fitness employers.

With new, universal opportunities in wellness-related industries rising, Converse will position our graduates to be leaders in health and wellness fields.

Degrees Offered

  • BA Health and Wellness Studies (Concentration in Fitness)
  • BA Health and Wellness Studies (Concentration in Public Policy, Law, and Ethics)
  • BA Health and Wellness Studies (Concentration in Health Promotion)

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Health & Wellness Studies at Converse

A BA in Health and Wellness Studies at Converse University aims to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue fulfilling careers in various fields, including public and community health, wellness, and fitness disciplines in evolving global wellness environments. The program combines a study in the traditional liberal arts along with indepth study into the various areas associated with health and wellness.

By providing knowledge and skills related to national health and wellness issues, Converse’s Health and Wellness Studies major equips students to develop solutions and become effective leaders. Upon completing the major, students will have mastered the concepts, perspectives and trends in the area of health and wellness and will be able to evaluate the current research in this area. Students also will be able to exhibit proficiency in employing effective strategies to communicate health care and wellness promotion while mitigating communication pitfalls.

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