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M.A. in Wellness and Lifestyle Management

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Key Considerations

On average, students complete the Master of Arts (MA) in Wellness and Lifestyle Management program in less than two years.

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24

Months to complete

30

Credits

$923

Cost Per Credit (Approximate)

Flexible learning and course delivery

Earn your Master's Degree in Wellness and Lifestyle Management on your terms

Our Master of Arts (M.A.) in Wellness & Lifestyle Management program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.
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Program Overview

The Rowan Experience
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Our online Master of Arts (MA) in Wellness and Lifestyle Management trains professionals from a variety of disciplines who want to work with clients or students to create and maintain lifestyle changes. Our program is designed to prepare graduates to develop and implement wellness and lifestyle change programs in community, hospital, corporate, and school settings. 

The goal of this online master's program is to prepare professionals in corporate, hospital and community health promotion settings to facilitate and lead wellness initiatives within their organizations. Graduates will be prepared to serve as facilitators, coordinators and managers of wellness programs in the following types of organizations:

  • Corporate wellness/fitness facilities
  • Hospital-based wellness/fitness facilities
  • Clinical and rehabilitation centers
  • Schools and Colleges/universities
  • Community wellness/fitness facilities
  • Non-profit health agencies
  • State/county/city Departments of Public Health
Curriculum
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Our Master of Arts (MA) in Wellness and Lifestyle Management program requires the completion of 30 credits (10 courses). 

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list including titles of foundational coursework for the MA in Wellness and Lifestyle Management program: 

  • Understanding and Applying the Professional Literature in HES
  • Leadership and Management in Health Promotion Programs
  • Wellness in the Workplace
  • Wellness Coaching and Behavior Change
  • Program Planning in Health Promotion
  • Obesity and Diabetes Prevention and Management
  • Integrating Wellness into School Settings
  • Positive Perceptions and Performance Wellness
  • Promoting Human Wellness Across the Lifespan
  • Capstone Project, Internship in Wellness and Lifestyle Management or Practicum in Wellness Coaching

Note: The course information shown above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

 

Admission Requirements
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Admissions Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Submit an Application
  • $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
  • Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
  • Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Current professional resume
  • Typewritten statement of professional objectives

    • Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
  • Two letters of recommendation

    • Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree
  • Eligible applicants must have successfully completed the following undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution before beginning the Obesity & Diabetes Prevention Management (HLTH 37580) course:

    • INAR 06200 Basic Nutrition
    • BIOL 10211 Anatomy & Physiology I or BIOL 10212 Anatomy & Physiology II
  • During the admissions process, the M.A. in Wellness and Lifestyle Management Academic Advisor will determine foundation course equivalencies and include information to that effect in the student's admission letter (if applicable).

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

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8/1

Fall Module Entry

12/15

Spring Module Entry

Career Outlook

Wellness Career Paths and Job Opportunities

As a student in our MA in Wellness and Lifestyle Management program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Wellness and Lifestyle Management. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Wellness and Lifestyle Management.

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Virtual Information Session or Event

Rowan University hosts a series of on campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.
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Earn your MA in Wellness & Lifestyle Management

An Inside Look at Earning an Online Master’s in Wellness

For Christina F., a proud Rowan alumna, wellness is more than a professional interest—it’s rooted in her personal experiences. That motivation brought her back to Rowan to pursue her online M.A. in Wellness and Lifestyle Management soon after completing her bachelor’s degree. By blending her personal insight with leadership skills in wellness promotion, she is building the foundation for a career centered on helping others improve their well-being.

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Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Online learning has been just as great as in-person learning, if not better. I can learn and retain the information at my own pace, while still having the guidance and support of my professors.

    Christina F. Current Rowan Online Student

    I work in healthcare and I want to take on more of a leadership role. This program encompasses all of the things I wanted to help me further my career.

    Alisha G. UnitedHealthcare

    Alisha sits on a swing at a park, holding on to the chains.
    The accelerated program allowed me to manage my career and my growing family without neglecting my professional growth or feeling overwhelmed.

    Katherine S. Wellness Program Manager, AtlantiCare

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