The Master of Science (MS) program in Health and Physical Activity with a Concentration in Health and Wellness Management is a collaborative degree offered through the School of Education’s Department of Health and Human Development and Pitt’s Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business.
This academic graduate program is designed for students with academic training and experience in health-fitness and wellness with a desire to advance to a management-level position.
Program Facts
Degree Type
Master of Science (MS)
Enrollment Term
Fall
Format
In-Person
Credits
30
Application Deadline
Rolling
Admissions Requirements
GRE exam not required
Duration
18-24 months
Time Commitment
Full-Time or Part-Time
Program Overview
Courses focus on applying evidence-based behavioral strategies to interactions with health-fitness participants and patient populations in order to enhance engagement, adherence, and the sustainability of lifestyle behaviors related to health. The program will include the development of strategic management skills for interacting with patients, enhancing organizational compliance, working with patients, and improving the listening skills of health coaches. The skills are applicable specifically to the health-fitness and healthcare settings.
As health and wellness employment opportunities are increasing, this dual-degree option expands the level of training of students and will build on their experience and knowledge in both the health-fitness and the business management fields. As a result, students will be prepared to transition to leadership positions (i.e. cardiac rehabilitation directors, health and wellness directors, YMCA directors, etc.).
Prerequisites
Undergraduate coursework in human anatomy, human physiology, and exercise physiology. Applicants without this training can be admitted provisionally and will be required to take these undergraduate courses prior to full admission.
Admission Requirements
Program requirements include:
Additionally, applicants must complete the School of Education online admissions application that will include:
Curriculum
The MS in Health and Wellness Management is a 30-credit program.
Career Pathways
