M.A. in Wellness and Lifestyle Management

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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Months to complete
30
Credits
$923
Cost Per Credit (Approximate)
Program Overview
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
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.
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.
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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Fall Module Entry
12/15
Spring Module Entry
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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.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Scholarships
At Rowan University, we work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
Learn MoreRowan University strives to provide students with a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
Learn MoreSupport your educational goals by exploring ways to pay for your degree. At Rowan University, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.
Learn MoreAt Rowan University, we work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
Learn MoreRowan University strives to provide students with a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
Learn MoreSupport your educational goals by exploring ways to pay for your degree. At Rowan University, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.
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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

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
