Health Promotion and Behavioral Wellness

Program Coordinator

Najah Zaaeed, Program Coordinator
309 Wilbur Hall
315-312-2080
hpwgrad@oswego.edu

The Health Promotion and Behavioral Wellness program is in the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness, which is one of six departments in the School of Education. Visit the program admissions page to apply.

Program Description

The online Master of Science in Health Promotion and Behavioral Wellness program is designed to prepare students for careers in the dynamic field of health promotion and wellness and related disciplines. By focusing on enhancing behaviors associated with personal well-being, graduates of this multidisciplinary program are equipped to take on crucial roles in the global transition from disease-centered healthcare to a wellness-oriented model, emphasizing prevention, education, and behavior change.

Students graduating from the Health Promotion and Behavioral Wellness program at SUNY Oswego are awarded a Master of Science degree. This degree does not authorize the student, in the classroom or an internship, to engage in the practice of a professional license under Title VIII of the Education Law, including but not limited to psychotherapy, diagnosis, and medical interventions, nor does it lead to a professional license or certification.

Required Courses (18 cr):

HSC 520 - Theoretical Foundations of Health Promotion Credit: 3
HSC 521 - Advanced Health Promotion Programming Approaches Credit: 3
HSC 525 - Interactive Health Technologies Credit: 3
HSC 530 - Cultural Awareness in Health and Wellness Credit: 3
HSC 550 - Evaluation and Research in Health Promotion Credit: 3
HSC 562 - The Science and Application of Positive Health Coaching Credit: 3

Electives Under Advisement (12 cr):

Build a personalized program by incorporating these courses to complete the remaining credits.

Wellness Courses:
Minimum 6 credits must be taken from this area although all 12 credits can be taken from this area.
GRT 501 - Introduction to Gerontology Credit: 3
HSC 502 - Innovative Wellness Leadership Credit: 3
HSC 510 - Mind-Body Wellness Credit: 3
HSC 512 - Healthy Weight Management Credit: 3
HSC 514 - Wellness and Addictions Credit: 3
HSC 573 - Sexual Wellness Credit: 3
HSC 587 - Refugee Wellness Credit: 3
HSC 594 - Research Practicum Credit: 3
Management/Leadership Courses:
BHI 503 - eHealth Systems Credit: 3
BHI 505 - Digital Health Credit: 3
BHI 556 - Biomedical Ethics, Professionalism, and Technology Credit: 3
COM 522 - Intercultural Communication Credit: 3
MBA 517 - Organization and Management: A Global Perspective Credit: 3
MBA 600 - Healthcare Systems in the U.S. Credit: 3
MBA 601 - Issues in Health Law Credit: 3
MBA 604 - Health Policy Credit: 3