
Health And Wellness * : Overview
Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
Contact Information
Health and WellnessSchool of Public Health and Health Professions
210B Kimball Tower
South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: 716.829.6707
Fax: 716.829.2428
Web Address: sphhp.buffalo.edu/spm/wellness
Dr. Jo Freudenheim
Chair
Chair
Allison MacKenzie, MS
Clinical Instructor
Clinical Instructor
Overview
The Health and Wellness minor is an interdisciplinary program that gives students a foundation in the concepts of health promotion and wellness education. Courses in the minor are offered through the departments of Social and Preventive Medicine, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Health Behavior, Psychology, Counseling and Educational Psychology, and Wellness Education Services (UB Experience). The program will examine theories and research related to health promotion in order to provide a foundation in the concepts of healthy living and prepare students for careers in health and wellness. The Health and Wellness minor includes courses related to prevention, health maintenance and health education, within the context of health and wellness promotion for diverse populations. A variety of issues will be addressed, including obesity, tobacco use, sexual health, violence prevention, alcohol use, exercise and nutrition. The minor requires a practicum or internship experience to provide an opportunity for application of knowledge. These clinical experiences offer emphasis in the areas of: wellness in the campus environment, corporate or community health promotion.
Updated: 13 Nov 2012 06:02:32 EST