MS in Health and Wellness Management

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.

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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:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or non-U.S. equivalent

Additionally, applicants must complete the School of Education online admissions application that will include:

  • Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Goal statement
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Academic transcript

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Curriculum

The MS in Health and Wellness Management is a 30-credit program.

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Degree Requirements

  • Comprehensive Examination is required based on key courses within the program. A minimum of 80% is required on this comprehensive examination.

Career Pathways

  • Management and business careers in health and wellness settings (e.g., cardiac rehabilitation directors, health and wellness directors, YMCA directors, etc.).