Health and Wellness Studies Minor

Location(s): Health Science Campus

The health and wellness studies minor is designed to complement and enrich interdisciplinary learning at Binghamton University. Students will critically evaluate scientific literature and research related to health, wellness, and disease prevention. This knowledge will be applied to effectively assess, plan, motivate, and implement health-promoting behaviors and cultivate lifelong wellness for diverse populations. These educational experiences provide students with the understanding to integrate core concepts and pursue careers in health and wellness. Our mission is to provide a broad foundation in health promotion and wellness education to encourage healthy living, both personally and professionally.

Minor Requirements

Core Courses (14 credits total)

Electives (10 credits total)

10 credits of HWS courses

Additional Information about the Program

Nursing students have the option of fulfilling the core requirements with either Science and Application of Exercise (HWS 336 /NURS 313 ) or Human Sexuality (HWS 330 /NURS 310 ).
Most HWS courses are approved for electives. Some courses taken outside of the Health and Wellness Department may be considered upon request.
Nursing students may also fulfill electives with any of the forensic health courses, not exceeding four credits
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for students who wish to minor in HWS
No more than two courses can be designated as a “B” Gen Ed
No more than four credit hours of coursework taken outside HWS may be used toward electives. Transferred credits may be accepted from other academic institutions if the course is equivalent in contact hours and content to that offered at Binghamton University. Credits may not be transferred from nonacademic agencies.
All courses for the minor must be taken for a letter grade
Total credits required: 24 credit hours

For more information or to apply for the minor, please visit the Health and Wellness Studies website.