Health and Wellness Studies

The Health and Wellness Studies A.S. degree is designed for students who wish to start a path toward a four-year degree in health education, community health, health and wellness or other associated degrees.

This is primarily a transfer program and aims students toward a bachelor's degree in the health education and community education fields.

The degree is offered through the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Studies Department.

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Worksite Health Promotion

You may also pair the degree with the college's Worksite Health Promotion certificate program to prepare for a career in corporate health and wellness.

Certified Instructors

Our lead instructor is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

One-of-a-Kind Program

This is the only program of its kind in the Capital Region.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

You can utilize state-of-the-art exercise science technology on our campus. The Stadium Classroom Building houses one of the most complete exercise physiology labs in the Northeast.

NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.

Student in graduation attire in the classroom

Transfer and Career Services and Resources

The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.