Degree recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Apply knowledge of chronic disease, health promotion, nutrition, exercise science, environmental health, stress management and wellness in the development of effective health promotion programming
- Assess organizational culture, and develop, implement, market and evaluate a research-based health promotion program
- Demonstrate proficiency in health education sufficient to earn national certification in Wellness Coaching
- Collaborate effectively in multi-disciplinary work teams in support of organizational goals
- Identify health inhibiting behaviors and promote evidence-based strategies of altering such behaviors
- Conduct health research, including applying research processes and developing research instruments
