BA in Wellness Management
Wellness is more than just physical health—it’s a whole-person approach to living well. Prepare to lead and support wellness programs that make a difference in workplaces, communities and healthcare settings with Rowan’s wellness management program.
Why choose Rowan's Wellness Management Program?
If you’re passionate about helping people live healthier, more balanced lives, Rowan University’s Bachelor of Arts (BA) in wellness management degree program is for you. It was created to prepare future wellness leaders through interdisciplinary coursework and real-world learning. You’ll explore the full spectrum of wellness, including emotional, social, occupational and spiritual health, and learn how to design, manage and evaluate programs that promote well-being on a personal and public level.
This degree program goes beyond general health studies. Grounded in the Dimensions of Wellness framework and aligned with the National Wellness Institute’s (NWI) core competencies, the curriculum prepares you for real-world application. You’ll complete a 250-hour internship, gain practical skills and select a complementary minor, such as nutrition, business or sport psychology, to customize your learning and support your long-term goals.
Key Considerations
Get an overview of what you can expect in Rowan’s wellness management program, from program length to degree requirements and cost.
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Studying Wellness Management at Rowan
Discover how courses, internships, financial aid and other opportunities in the wellness management program come together to prepare you to make a difference while defining your own path.
What You'll Learn
Complete the BA in wellness management degree program in four years of full-time study, or you can take a part-time path that fits your schedule. In this program, you’ll learn how to support health and wellness in a wide variety of settings, developing a strong foundation in health behavior theory, community health, program planning, exercise science and wellness promotion strategies.
To deepen your skill set and align your degree with your interests, you’ll also choose a minor from a list of approved options. These complementary minors enhance your knowledge and expand your career readiness in key areas such as business, environmental planning and sustainability, sport psychology, nutrition and communications.
Note: Rowan’s BA in wellness management degree program incorporates the Dimensions of Wellness philosophy as endorsed by the National Wellness Institute (NWI) and is aligned with the Wellness Promotion Competency Model identified by the NWI to enable graduates to meet the criteria to become Certified Wellness Practitioners.
Wellness Management Key Courses
- Basic Nutrition
- Health and Diverse Populations
- Health Behavior Theory and Counseling
- Program Planning and Leadership in Health Promotion and Wellness
- Research Methods in Health and Exercise Science
- Stress Management
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
How You'll Learn
In your final semester of Rowan’s wellness management program, you’ll complete a 250-hour internship in a setting that matches your career goals. This hands-on experience helps you apply what you’ve learned in the classroom, gain mentorship from professionals in the field and start building the connections that can lead to your first job after graduation.
Admission Requirements
Turn your passion for health and wellness into an impactful career by applying to Rowan’s wellness management program. Review our step-by-step admissions process.
- First-year application through one of three platforms:
- Application fee of $65
- Official high school transcript(s)
- Letter(s) of recommendation/teacher evaluations
- Personal essay
Once you complete your application, Rowan’s Office of Admissions will confirm your application status and request any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
Note: Rowan University is test-optional. You may submit your SAT or ACT scores, but you won’t be penalized if you choose not to.
Need assistance with your application? Our Office of Admissions team is here to support you—email admissions@rowan.edu to reach out.
Tuition and Aid
With our mission to support student success, Rowan offers accessible tuition and various financial aid opportunities.
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I tore my ACL playing soccer and needed surgery. Once I recovered, I worked at the PT office, and the exposure to helping people made me pursue a health major.
Nikayla P. Union County, NJ
I learned a new perspective on the satisfaction of helping someone achieve their goals and feel more confident, taking my coaching business to the next level.
Krishna M. Middlesex County, NJ
Rowan has helped prepare me for the outside world and has made me very excited for my future! My major has inspired me to hopefully open up my own gym one day.
Hajah C. Camden County, NJ
I picked this major because you get to help others while being in an open, positive environment.
Alison P. Hunterdon County, NJ
Careers and Outcomes
Rowan's wellness management program equips you to design, implement and evaluate programs that support health and well-being. Whether working in corporate wellness, healthcare, schools or community organizations, you'll help people build healthier habits, manage stress and improve quality of life. This degree also prepares you for advanced study in areas like occupational therapy and counseling. Through a blend of communication, planning and behavioral health skills, you can play a key role in building healthier environments.
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Get a deeper look at Rowan’s wellness management degree program and how it prepares you to lead well-being initiatives across settings. Our virtual information sessions cover course highlights, required minors and the 250-hour internship that sets you up for success. Connect with faculty, learn what it takes to become a Certified Wellness Practitioner and explore how our graduates are making a difference every day.
Alumni Success: Aeberli Begasse
As a tobacco program coordinator, Aeberli empowers community members to make lasting behavior changes, applying both the clinical insights and real-world skills she gained through Rowan’s wellness management program. She credits her professors with making a meaningful difference in her journey—something unique to the Rowan experience.
Alumni Success: Robyn Kade
Today, Robyn runs a successful stress management institute, where she helps clients improve well-being through holistic, evidence-based practices. Robyn says, “At Rowan, I got a nice blending of health promotion classes, as well as exercise science. So the blending of these was very important for me to be able to incorporate into my business.”
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Rowan University’s Bachelor of Arts in wellness management degree program gives you the skills and hands-on experience to lead wellness initiatives in real-world settings. You’ll graduate with a strong academic foundation, a required minor tailored to your goals and the practical preparation today’s employers seek.