Health and Wellness Minor ~ Degree Requirements

Credits Required

12 total credits in the minor beyond those earned in meeting the prerequisite Vibrancy ULR

Credits at CSUMB: Consult with advisor, but typically 12 - 15 credits

Prerequisites

Successful completion of a 3-credit theory course and a 1-credit activity course that comprise the Vibrancy ULR

Outcomes, Courses, and Assessment

You must achieve each of the Learning Outcomes designated below by successfully completing the listed courses, alternative assessment options, or substitution of a course with advisor consent. At least two of your courses must be taken from the HPWE offerings. (NOTE: /L following a course number denotes that both a 3-credit course and an associated 1-credit lab must be taken.)

LO 1 Knowledge, Practices, and Perspectives in Health and Wellness ~ Students understand the fundamental principles and issues common to the field of health and wellness, including nutrition, fitness, and stress management

LO 2 Diversity and Multiculturalism ~ Students understand and appreciate the aspects of social identity (i.e. race and gender) and the role that social oppression (i.e. racism, sexism, and disability oppression) plays in the health and wellness of culturally diverse populations

LO 3 Collaboration ~ Students work in teams, across disciplines and cultures, to contribute to the development of healthy communities

LO 4 Leadership and Social Responsibility ~ Students recognize, analyze, and begin to resolve health-related problems as articulated by an individual, a community, school, or agency

  • Complete one of the following:
    HPWE 464; HPWE 465; HPWE 366; HPWE 367; HPWE 368; HPWE 461 and HPWE 461L