Graduate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Graduate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching at the University of Kentucky equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to support individuals in achieving their health and wellness goals. Grounded in the principles of health education and behavior change, this 15-credit program prepares students to guide clients through goal setting, action planning, and sustained lifestyle improvement.

Faculty: College of Education | Duration: 9 credit hours | Study mode: full-time; online option available | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Note for current M.S. Health Promotion students: Students who are enrolled in the M.S. in Health Promotion program are eligible to count up to 9 credit hours from their program, requiring them to take six additional credit hours (on top of their M.S. curriculum) to complete the graduate certificate. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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