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Dec 04, 2024
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2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health and Wellness, A.S.
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Program Description:
Life University’s Health and Wellness Associates Degree program is designed for individuals who wish to take part in America’s cultural change toward sustainable health choices and wellness centered lifestyles. Upon completion of these degree requirements, graduates will be prepared to seek employment with recreational and health club facilities, community or corporate wellness programs, or pursue independent contracting. Alternatively, graduates may choose to continue their education through various professional certifications and advanced degree programs.
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Associate of Science Degree in Health and Wellness Curriculum
Students receiving an Associate of Science in Health and Wellness degree must complete a minimum total of 97 credit hours of instruction.
Core Curriculum Offerings
| Area I: |
Communications and Humanities |
15 Credit Hours |
| Area II: |
Science, Mathematics, and Computers |
20 Credit Hours |
| Area III: |
Social Sciences |
15 Credit Hours |
Associate Degree Offerings
| Area IV: |
Core Science Requirements |
25 Credit Hours |
| Area V: |
Wellness Requirements |
22 Credit Hours |
| Area VI: |
Major Electives |
0 Credit Hours |
| Area VII: |
Free Electives |
0 Credit Hours |
Total Associate of Science Requirements: 97 Credit Hours
Area I: Communication & Humanities (15 Credit Hours)
A. Communications & Humanities
10 credit hours and a grade of “C” or better are required
B. Communications and Humanities Electives
5 credit hours required
- Choose from any ENG, FLM, HUM, or foreign language course not previously included
Area II: Science, Mathematics and Computer (20 Credit Hours)
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
A. Mathematics
5 credit hours required
B. Life Sciences
10 credit hours required
C. Computers
5 credit hours required
III. Social Sciences (15 Credit Hours)
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better)
A. Psychology
5 credit hours required
B. Social Science
10 required hours
- Choose from any PSC, PSY, or SOC courses not previously included
Area IV: Core Science Requirements (25 Credit Hours)
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Area V: Wellness Requirements (22 Credit Hours)
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
A. Psychological Wellness
5 credit hours required
Choose one course from the following:
B. Physical Wellness
10 credit hours required
Choose one course from the following:
C. Wellness Electives
7 credit hours required
- Choose from any BIO, ENV, NTR, PSY, or SHS courses not previously included
Additional Completion Requirements
- Completion of the prescribed degree plan, with at least 25% of coursework being earned at Life University.
- Satisfactory completion of all Area IV - V courses with a minimum grade of C or better.
- Satisfactory completion of all courses with a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- File a petition to graduate
- Administrative and student reviews of records:
- Registrar Office – Complete a formal academic records review
- Complete Exit Counseling, if applicable, online at www.StudentAid.gov
- Student Accounting – Rectify any account balance
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