Health and Wellness Promotion
Transform people’s mind, body and spirit
Become an advocate for healthy lifestyle choices when you study Health and Wellness Promotion at CLC. Work in an array of careers that promote preventive health and restorative well-being.
Empower others to reduce the onset of illness, injury, disability and disease. Apply principles and practices of population health, wellness promotion, fitness enrichment and performance enhancement.
Empower people to achieve balance in their lives through holistic wellness. Work with individuals, families and organizations to take a proactive approach to their health and wellness.
Why study Health & Wellness Promotion with us?
Your instructors know you by name—not number. At CLC, the instructors are teachers first. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand health and wellness promotion. You learn the same materials studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Professional alignment
Successful completion of our programs prepares you to earn advanced credentials through the:
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Career Certificate
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Career Degree
Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
Career Degrees & Certificates
For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.
Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.
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- choose an academic program
- enroll in first-semester classes
- get access to helpful resources
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Career Degree
Health and Wellness Promotion - Health and Wellness Coaching Option
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $12,302*
- Available 100% Online
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Career Degree
Health and Wellness Promotion - Exercise Science Option
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $12,554*
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Career Degree
Health and Wellness Promotion - Massage Therapy Option
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $12,670*
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Career Certificate
Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate
- Cost
- $4,787*
- Available 100% Online
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Career Certificate
Personal Training
- Cost
- $5,745*
Stackable credentials: Save time and money
We offer many flexible program options in this field. You can get started right away—even if you haven’t decided what degree you want to pursue. Health and wellness promotion programs at CLC offer a ladder—or stackable—approach. The majority of the coursework you complete for one of our certificates counts toward your future Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Health and Wellness Promotion degree!
*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.
Courses in the program
We offer a wide range of courses in contemporary health issues, sport and exercise nutrition, professional essentials for health and wellness practitioners, principles of health and wellness coaching, on-the-job experience through practicum opportunities—and so much more!
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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Pabedinskas, Joana
Instructor, Health and Wellness Promotion 847/543-2029 jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu
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