Buffalo State's Health and Wellness Program prepares its graduates to serve in the field of public health as health education specialists. Health and Wellness students work closely with faculty members who have expertise in community health education, exercise science, and epidemiology. Upon completing the program, students are eligible to become Certified Health Education Specialists, a nationally recognized credential.
Health and Wellness, B.S.: prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to assume roles as health and wellness professionals in a variety of settings, such as not-for-profit community health agencies; college health promotion; government public health agencies; corporate or worksite wellness; private business or personal training consultant; and health care organizations.
Certificate in Exercise Science: designed for the Health and wellness student whose interest and passion are in physical activity performance and training. Students work with faculty who specialize in exercise science and are provided with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue careers in personal training and corporate wellness. Students are encouraged to pursue highly recognized certifications related to exercise science.
Certificate in Health Promotion Sciences: designed for the Health and Wellness student who is interested in working to improve health outcomes of an entire population through health promotion. Students work with faculty who are Master Certified Health Education Specialists and actively engage in community-based health promotion events and internships.
90%
Students receiving financial aid
200+
Scholarships available to Buffalo State students
25+
Internship sites for health and wellness students
There are hundreds of job options in the health and wellness field, many of which do not require any additional education beyond a bachelor’s degree. Job titles typically held by health and wellness graduates include:
- Cancer Information Specialist
- Community Health Educator
- Corporate Trainer/Fitness Coordinator
- Domestic Violence Educator
- Environmental Advocate/Educator
- Family Life Educator
- Fire prevention Specialist
- Gambling Prevention Educator
- Health Advocate
- Health Coach
- Health and Wellness Coordinator
- Health Information Specialist.
- Health and Safety Specialist
- Health Promotion Programmer
- Health Media Consultant
- International Health Worker
- Lactation Consultant
- Patient Education Coordinator
- Patient Navigator
- Public Health Educator
- Public Health Inspector
- Teen Outreach coordinator
- Teen Parent Educator
- Worksite Wellness Manager
- Atlanta Police Department
- Bestself Behavioral Health
- Business Owner
- Catholic Health
- Clinical Instructor at Bryant Stratton College
- Community Access Services of WNY
- Developmental Disabilities Institute
- Eastern Carolina Housing Organization
- Erie County Medical Center
- Evergreen Health
- Grand Valley State University Athletics
- Health Force
- International SOS
- Jewish Community Center
- Kaleida Health
- Landmark Health
- Lockport City School District
- Midwood Emergency Medical Services
- Niagara County Department of Health
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Professional Hockey League Player
- Richmond University Medical Center
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
- United States Air Force
- Vista Security Group
Health and wellness students can pursue a certificate in Exercise Science, a certificate in Health Promotion Science, a minor in Coaching and Physical Education and/or an Adult Education, M.S. (4+1 Accelerated Pathway).
Health and Wellness Student Association: Educates students through lectures, guest speakers, conferences, and field trips
Phi Upsilon Omicron Mu Chapter: the oldest national family-and-consumer-sciences honor society in the U.S. Accepted students participate in disease awareness events, fundraisers, and events related to nutrition and health awareness.
"I had a lot of great teachers who helped me along the way."
-Nick Jones, ’16
Nationally Recognized
Buffalo State’s health and wellness program is registered with the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC), an organization dedicated to the professional practice of health education and health promotion.
Competitive Edge
Health and wellness program graduates are eligible to take the certified health education specialist exam, making them highly desirable employees.
Endless Opportunity
Students participate in conferences, sponsor wellness activities, serve in support roles for health-delivery organizations, and participate in individual research and scholarship programs with faculty mentors.