Certificate of Graduate Study in Wellness Coaching

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This certificate is designed for professionals from a variety of backgrounds who desire to pursue a national certification in wellness coaching and to work as wellness coaches. This program is approved by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of the program will be prepared to sit for the NBHWC or other wellness coaching certification exam. The certificate may be earned on its own, or it can be credited towards the Master of Arts in Wellness and Lifestyle Management.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 12 s.h.

WLM 00541 - Wellness Coaching and Behavior Change Credits: 3
WLM 00600 - Promoting Human Wellness Across the Lifespan Credits: 3
WLM 00580 - Obesity and Diabetes Prevention and Management Credits: 3
WLM 00621 - Practicum in Wellness Coaching Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.

Foundation Courses

Any three (3) credit undergraduate nutrition course and any four (4) credit Anatomy and Physiology course from an accredited institution. NUT 00200 and BIOL 10210 or BIOL 10212 are recommended.

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

None

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Wellness Coaching is a Category 3 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Dr. Leslie Spencer
Herman D. James Hall
856.256.4500, ext. 53761
spencer@rowan.edu