A Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness at Tulane School of Professional Advancement offers prospective students the first step toward a fulfilling career in health and fitness. Our Health and Wellness bachelor’s degree program focuses on nutrition, personal fitness, health evaluation, risk behaviors, and healthy behavior changes.
The Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness degree is awarded following the successful completion of 120 credits, including 30 credits in the major. Upon successful completion of required prerequisite courses, students have the option of completing an internship in a healthcare setting.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours in their degree and a 2.000 minimum GPA. Additionally, students must complete the School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) core curriculum.* More information on general degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
*This major is also approved for Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC) students. NTC students pursuing this major must complete the NTC Core Curriculum requirements instead of the SoPA Core Curriculum.
This sample plan of study for the Bachelor of Arts in Health and Wellness assumes a fall start, a four-year timeline, and reflects the full set of program requirements (subject to course availability). Students are responsible for reviewing all university, school, and program requirements-including prerequisites, transfer credit applicability, and appropriate course sequencing-in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
