SUNY Oswego offers the only online health and wellness advanced certificate program in Central New York and within the SUNY system. The program welcomes post-baccalaureate students and practitioners in the fields of nursing, fitness, counseling, insurance, human development, human resources and physical education.
Quick Facts
Rolling Admission Apply Anytime
You Can Start Fall, Spring or Summer
Delivery Option(s) Main Campus and Online
Cost Per Credit Hour $471
Credit Hours 15
Estimated Completion Time 1 Year
Overview
The program offers experiential and academic opportunities to study health and wellness concepts. This certificate is based on the growing awareness of the mind-body connection and the impact on one’s health. You will learn to assess personal health risk factors, understand theories of behavior change and develop plans to promote well-being. The program also offers experiential and academic opportunities to study health and wellness based on the growing awareness of mind, body and spirit interactions. The certificate does not prepare students for licensure in the professions but instead provides a rich training experience for graduate students and professionals in a variety of health-related service fields.
Curriculum
Advanced Certificate
High Demand. High Opportunity.
Employment of health educators is expected to grow by 37 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Growth will be driven by efforts to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people about healthy habits and behaviors.
Outcomes
With a growing need for health professionals, this career advancement program provides a rich training experience for graduate students and professionals in a variety of health related service fields.
Career Opportunities
- Fitness trainer
- Health promotion
- Employee development
- Human development
- Human resources
- Physical education
There is a big disconnect between wanting to be well and the daily reality of living with the consequences of overeating, addictions, physical inactivity and having too little down-time. This program explores these issues with yourself and with others.
Program Resources
Information Sessions
Learn about our graduate programs through our information sessions today!
Diversity Graduate Fellowship Program
Prospective students may be eligible for an award which includes an annual stipend, in addition to fully-paid tuition for full-time study.
More than 120 Graduate Assistantships Offered
Assistantships provide an opportunity to gain experience through professional work on campus.
$500,000
in total awards given every year to our graduate students
Application Requirements
In 500 words or less, describe your personal achievements relating to your academic interests, and detail your educational and professional objectives with reasoning for applying to SUNY Oswego. This statement will help the review team better understand and evaluate your application.
Include a professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes your academic history, professional background and any accomplishments of note. This document should provide details that support your admittance to the program.
Prospective students are charged a non-refundable $65 fee for processing the application.
Important: All international transcripts must be verified through a World Education Services (WES) credit evaluation as part of your application.
English Language Proficiency: Submit official TOEFL (79 overall, MBA 83) or IELTS (6.5) scores, unless exempt.
Visa and I-20 Documentation: After acceptance, upload your financial documents and passport copy to receive your Form I-20 for your visa application.
For more details, please visit Application Requirements for International Graduate Students.