Overview
What is Health and Well-Being at WVU like?
Description
Health and Well-Being majors have the unique ability to blend an interest in helping others with courses focused on community health. This is perfect if you are considering working in a hospital or healthcare setting as either a practitioner or an administrator.
This flexible approach customizes this degree for your dream job and is an excellent path for anyone considering professional programs beyond an undergraduate degree, including physical therapy, occupational therapy or chiropractic care.
Health and Well-Being majors complete one of two tracks: Pre-Health Professions (BS) or Community Well-Being (BA).
Health and Well-Being program highlights:
At a Glance
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College/School:
College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences -
Degree Designation:
BA/BS -
Degree Program:
Health and Well-being -
Program:
Health and Well-Being
Next Steps
Interested in this major? Here are some suggested next steps:
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Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
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Adventure and Outdoor Learning (BA)
For students interested in working in adventure sports and ecotourism. -
Aquatic Physical Activity (BA)
For students interested in managing an aquatic facility. -
Fitness (BA)
For careers related to helping others achieve their fitness goals. -
Recreational Sport (BA)
For students interested in working in campus recreational facilities or youth programs. -
Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation (BS)
For students interested in athletic training, occupational therapy or physical therapy.
Tracks
Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
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Community Well-Being (BA)
If you are intending to pursue a career outside clinical practice, consider the BA program, which includes coursework in community health promotion and individual lifestyle management. -
Pre-Health Professions (BS)
The BS option includes many of the necessary science prerequisites for admission to health profession graduate programs in fields such as nursing, athletic training and other allied health related professions.