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Dr. Kiran C. Patel
College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Curriculum

  1. Osteopathic
  2. Bachelor's
  3. Health and Wellness

Launch your health coaching career with Nova Southeastern University's Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching. This program equips you to guide clients towards personalized wellness goals, from diet and exercise to stress management. Learn from faculty in public health, nutrition, and therapy, gaining a holistic perspective and practical skills. The B.S. in Health and Wellness Coaching prepares you for direct coaching work or further study in health or behavioral fields. Explore courses like Mindfulness for Health and Geriatric Coaching to tailor your path to success.

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General Education Reqirements (30 credits)

Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program and 30 additional credit hours with open electives. Freshmen are required to successfully complete First-Year Seminar (UNIV 1000) in their first semester at NSU.

Core Courses (39 credits)

Number

Credits

(HAWC 1000
Introduction to Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 1001
Human Systems and Family Relationships
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2003
Ethics of Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2030
Couple and Family Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2050
Coaching Diverse Populations
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3007
Solution Focused Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3008
Coaching Practicum I
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3010
Private Practice of Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3011
Coaching Practicum II
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 4014
Research Methods and Evaluation in Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 4034
Chronic health conditions and Coaching
/Credits: 3)

Major Electives (18 credits) Choose six from the following courses:

Number

Credits

(HAWC 1020
Fitness and Wellness
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2006
Mindfulness and Meditations for Health
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2020
Photography and Health and Wellness
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2060
Coaching in Educational Settings
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2080
Health and Wellness Coaching and Lifestyle Medicine
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3019
Integrative Wellness Approaches
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3030
Recovery Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3032
Trauma Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 3080
Brain Based Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 4020
Health and Wellness for Older Adults
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 4990
Independent Study
/Credits: 1-3)

Students are required to take 18 credits of major electives, of which 6 credits may be taken from the B.S. in Public Health, Human Nutrition, or Health Informatics programs.

The Health and Wellness Coaching Minor provides curriculum to explore coaching across the lifespan. Academic coursework covers the foundations of coaching, systems theory, and behavioral health. Our innovative and clinical faculty offer students a practical look into the benefits and challenges of a career in health and wellness coaching.

Health and Wellness Coaching Minor Requirements (18 credits)

Number

Credits

(HAWC 1000 
Introduction to Coaching
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 1002
Overview of Lifespan Wellness
/Credits: 3)
(HAWC 2003 
Ethics of Coaching
/Credits: 3)

And select 6 credits from any of the required or elective courses in the H.A.W.C. (Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching), B.S.P.H. (Bachelor of Science in Public Health), and/or the B.S.H.N. (Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition) programs.