The wellness studies minor provides a holistic approach to the study of the human wellness experience. Offering interdisciplinary enrollment, this minor includes foundational wellness courses, as well as a range of interdisciplinary electives that embrace evidence-based science and education vis-à-vis selected domains of wellness. A cross-cultural, life span approach to individual and population wellness and well-being is offered as an experiential learning initiative.
As Northeastern University guides students in the ways of self-managing (life-long learning), an understanding of the nature and practices of wellness may inform deliberative decision-making processes that lead to the attainment of wellness-informed lifestyle choices. Over time, these choices may inform the design and crafting of a life well lived.
Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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NRSG 1205 | Wellness | 4 |
or NRSG 1206 | Wellness Abroad | |
NRSG 5000 | Advanced Perspectives in Wellness | 4 |
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete two of the following: | 7-8 | |
Sex and Interpersonal Communication | ||
Games for Change | ||
Interpersonal Communication | ||
Writing to Heal | ||
Introduction to Exercise, Fitness, and Health | ||
Alternative Medicine | ||
Mindfulness: Theory and Practice | ||
Human Nutrition | ||
Advanced Nutrition in Health and Disease | ||
Environment and Society | ||
Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression |
GPA Requirement
Minimum 2.000 GPA required in all minor courses
Credit Requirement
A minimum of 15 hours is required.