Health And Wellness

Department of Social and Preventive Medicine

School of Public Health and Health Professions
405 Kimball Tower
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214

Phone: 716.829.2941 x238
Fax: 716.829.2428
Web: www.sphhp/buffalo.edu/spm/wellness

Undergraduate Catalog: http://undergrad-catalog.buffalo.edu/academicprograms/his.shtml

About Health and Wellness at UB

The Health and Wellness minor is an interdisciplinary program that gives students a foundation in the concepts of health promotion and wellness education. Courses in the minor are offered through the departments of Social and Preventive Medicine, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Psychology, Counseling and Educational Psychology, Women’s Studies and Nursing. The program will examine theories and research related to health promotion in order to provide a foundation in the concepts of healthy living and prepare students for careers in health and wellness. The Health and Wellness minor includes courses related to prevention, health maintenance and health education, within the context of health and wellness promotion for diverse populations. A variety of issues will be addressed, including obesity, tobacco use, sexual health, violence prevention, alcohol use, exercise and nutrition. The minor requires a practicum or internship experience to provide an opportunity for application of knowledge. These clinical experiences offer emphasis in the areas of: wellness in the campus environment, corporate or community health promotion.

Degrees Offered

Undergraduate: B.A., Minor