B.S. in Health, Wellness
and Occupational Studies

The major in Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies prepares students for a variety of roles in health, education, and human services.

In addition to core arts and science courses and courses focused on human occupation, students enroll in interdisciplinary health and wellness courses with nursing, applied exercise science, athletic training, and dental hygiene students. Students may also choose to complete a minor or study abroad.

Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree, students are encouraged to apply the UNE graduate OT program or they may apply to other graduate programs.

Graduates can also apply for  ACSM/NSPAPPH specialty certification in Physical Activity in Public Health (www.acsm.org), ACSM/NCPAD certification as an Inclusive Fitness Trainer, or certification as a Health Education Specialist (CHES) (www.nchec.org). They may decide to work in a paraprofessional position in mental health settings or in the educational system

Accelerated Master's Program
Students who have completed 75 credits may apply for admission to the accelerated master's program if they are interested.  Students will be selected based upon GPA, interview, related work or volunteer experience, letters of reference, and a writing sample.  Those students who are accepted must complete 90 credits and all OT pre-requisites prior to entering the program in the summer after their third year.

More Information

For more information on the program and admissions and curriculum, see the Catalog.