Traditional Master's Degree Option
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.
Review program requirements
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.
First semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
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Total hours |
9 |
Second semester (spring)
Courses |
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Elective course |
3 |
Total hours |
9 |
Third semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
Elective course |
3 |
Elective course |
3 |
Elective course (if taking KIN 795) |
3 |
Total hours |
6-9 |
Fourth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
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Total hours |
9-12 |
Possible electives
- Accounting: ACC 600 or ECO 600
- Communication: COM 617, COM 705, COM 736
- Economics: ECO 604/HCM 604
- Educational Technology: EDT 660
- Health: HLH 752
- Kinesiology: KIN 600, KIN 650, KIN 667, KIN 669, HLH 682, KIN 739, KIN 752, KIN 755, KIN 759, KIN 760, KIN 762, KIN 797
- Management: MGT 600, MGT 701, MGT 704, MGT 764
- Marketing: MKT 600
- Public Health: PBH 735, PBH 740, PBH 775
- Psychology: PSY 614 (cannot take if you took PSY 508), PSY 625, PSY 716, PSY 718, PSY 771
- Recreation: REC 615, REC 623, REC 651
Certificates to consider
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.