Health and Wellness Promotion - Health and Wellness Coaching Option A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science
Career Degree
Cost
$10,850* (estimated)

Empower health and wellness in others

Guide others in mind, body, and spirit to reach their best self

Jump-start your professional health and wellness career. Learn the science and philosophy behind the pursuit of healthy living. With that knowledge, you coach individuals and groups on the importance of living their best life.

What can you do with an A.A.S. focusing on Health & Wellness Coaching?

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree with a focus in health and wellness coaching prepares you to start work as health and wellness coach, a group health and wellness coach, or continue your studies in health and wellness promotion-related fields.

NBHWC-Approved

College of Lake County – AAS degree in Health and Wellness Promotion: Health and Wellness Coaching specialty option is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).

Professional recognition

Successful completion of our programs prepares you to earn advanced credentials through the:

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Highlights

  • Stackable Credentials

    Earn college credits and learn as you go with stackable credentials.
  • 100% Online

    This degree can be completed 100% online. It’s up to you!
  • Financial Aid / Scholarship Opportunities

    Explore ways to pay for college (based on need/achievement).
  • Career Degree

    Gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills by earning an associate degree in 2 years.
  • Program Length: 2 Years

    Finish in 2 years as a full-time student.

*Estimated cost is based on recommended pathway credit hours for full-time students for academic year 2025-2026. This includes in-district tuition and comprehensive fees, before financial aid, including grants, loans, and scholarships, is applied. Actual cost may vary to include additional fees, materials, and other cost of attendance factors such as living expenses, transportation, etc. Explore opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about the Cost of Attendance.

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more comprehensive list of course options and degree requirements, see the CLC college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 257 1
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 240 3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    KIN 242 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    KIN 221 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    ENG 121 3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 257
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 240
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code KIN 242
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code KIN 221
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code ENG 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available

    Course options: Students can choose other courses instead of KIN 221. Students can also choose ENG 120 instead of ENG 121.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    HWP 290 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 260 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    KIN 243 2
    • Online/Virtual options available
    KIN 228 2
    • Dual credit options available
    CMM 121 3
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    PSY 121 3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 290
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 260
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code KIN 243
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code KIN 228
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
    • Course Code CMM 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available

    Course options: Students can choose CMM 111 or CMM 123 instead of CMM 121.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    HWP 280 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 292 1
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 295 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 258 1
    • Online/Virtual options available
    CMM 128 3
    • Online/Virtual options available
    BIO 111 4
    • Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 280
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 292
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 295
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 258
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code CMM 128
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code BIO 111
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights
      Online/Virtual options available

    Course options: Students can choose other Communications courses instead of CMM 128. Students can also choose BIO 244 instead of BIO 111.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    KIN 250 3
    PHI 125 3
    • Global citizenship
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HIT 111 3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Dual credit options available
    • Online/Virtual options available
    CMM 127 3
    • Global citizenship
    • Online/Virtual options available
    ANT 121 3
    • Credit for prior learning available
    • Global citizenship
    • Online/Virtual options available
    HWP 160 1
    • Course Code KIN 250
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PHI 125
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Global citizenship
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HIT 111
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Dual credit options available
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code CMM 127
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Global citizenship
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code ANT 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
      Credit for prior learning available
      Global citizenship
      Online/Virtual options available
    • Course Code HWP 160
      Course Title
      Credits 1
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose PHI 121 instead of PHI 125, and other courses instead of HIT 111, CMM 127, ANT 121 and HWP 160 (cross-listed as KIN 160). Students are advised to consult their Academic Success Advisor (ASA) for help with course planning.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    BIO 245 4
    • Course Code BIO 245
      Course Title
      Credits 4
      Course Highlights

    Course information: BIO 245 can be taken only if BIO 244 was completed instead of BIO 111 in a previous term.

Total Credit Hours

62



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