Wellness
The National Wellness Institute describes wellness as an “active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” It is generally agreed that “wellness is a conscious, self-directed, and evolving process of achieving full potential; it is multi-dimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental, and spiritual well-being, and the environment; it is positive and affirming.”
Increasingly, businesses and organizations are interested in improving the particular health conditions and general lifestyle circumstances of their employees as methods to contain the cost of health benefits and improve business or organizational performance. In addition, individuals increasingly want to maintain what is considered to be a personal state of wellness, which includes good physical health and awareness of techniques to prevent illness or injury, improve nutrition, and stay fit and active.
JFK University offers several programs, courses, and certificates that support your interest in the field of wellness.
The School of Holistic Studies (SHS) offers the MA in Holistic Health Education, emphasizing health education from a holistic, integrated perspective. Through its particular focus on wellness, you learn to integrate complementary and conventional approaches, East and West thought approaches, science, and spirit into issues faced by wellness professionals and their clients.
The School of Education and Liberal Arts (SELA) offers the BA in Science, Health, and Living Systems, a program that integrates the study of preventive health and wellness, genetics, health ecology, and sustainability. You’ll experience a holistic approach to appreciating the factors, conditions, relationships, and interactions that stimulate, sustain, or impede human potential. The BA in Social Ecology recognizes the complex dynamics of a whole person (mind, body, spirit) that exists within a vast web of living systems.
JFKU’s Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) provides many programs that offer the knowledge, skills, and understanding to help individuals, families, and groups reach their potential. In addition to the PsyD degree, you’ll find master’s programs in counseling psychology, sport psychology, and organizational psychology, any of which may be appropriate to wellness-related professions.
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