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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
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere)
Full-Time or Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 60-61
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus 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.
Outcomes
- Provide evidence-based health and wellness direction to individuals and organizations.
- Design, develop, and implement health and wellness promotion activities and campaigns.
- Champion behavior modification interventions to promote sustainable health and wellness.
- Support the maintenance of health and wellness promotion for individuals and organizations.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,705.70
- Books: $722.33
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $10,428.03
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| 10546100 | Essential Concepts for Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| 10544103 | Healthy Aging | 3 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10806189 | Basic Anatomy | 3 | |
| -or- | 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10546102 | Behavior Change for Wellness | 3 | |
| 10546101 | Nutrition for Healthy Living | 3 | |
| 10546108 | Group Fitness Instruction | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15-16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| 10546103 | Principles of Physical Conditioning | 3 | |
| 10546104 | Population Health & Wellness | 3 | |
| 10546109 | Youth Wellness | 3 | |
| 10546110 | Mental Wellness and Stress Management | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10546107 | Health Coaching for the Wellness Professional | 3 | |
| 10546113 | Health Navigator | 3 | |
| 10546106 | Health & Wellness Practicum | 2 | |
| 10546111 | Wellness Marketing and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 10809166 | Introduction to Ethics: Theory and Application | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 10103123 | Excel-Beginning | 1 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 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 local and national population health-focused boards and coalitions 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
- Community Health Advocate
- Health Promotion Coordinator
- Wellness Coach
- Behavior Modification Specialist
- Community Engagement Specialist
- Community Health Worker
- Fitness Manager
- Health Guide
- Health Promoter
- Prevention Specialist
- Well-Being Specialist
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Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
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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. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
