The master’s degree in health promotion and wellness management requires 36 credit hours. This includes a research project and internship experience.
You can complete your degree in two years if you take classes full-time. Part-time options are also available.
Check with your advisor to determine the best options for your elective courses.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 01-05-2021, is based on the 2020-21 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| KIN 700 Research Methods in Kinesiology | 1 |
| HLH 710 Introduction to Health Promotion and Wellness Management | 3 |
| HLH 750 Programming Approaches in Wellness/Health Promotion | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| HLH 760 Health Promotion Planning | 3 |
| KIN 705 Applied Statistics in Kinesiology | 1 |
| Elective course | 3 |
| Total hours | 9 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course | 3 |
| Elective course (if taking KIN 795) | 3 |
| Total hours | 6-9 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| KIN 795 Research Project or KIN 799 Thesis |
1-6 |
| HLH 791 Wellness Internship | 1-6 |
| Total hours | 9-12 |
Certificates are a great way to enhance your degree. You may be able to use some credits from your elective courses to earn a certificate.