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Health and Wellness Coaching
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This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Health and Wellness Coaching is designed to prepare students for employment as a health and wellness coach. Health and wellness coaches facilitate client-driven goal-setting, self-discovery, active learning, and accountability using behavior change theories. The program is designed to equip students to apply communication and motivational strategies to improve overall health and well-being.
This certificate is designed to prepare students who have completed or are in pursuit of an associate degree for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Certification Exam.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Health and Wellness Coaching (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5245N
Total credits required
8
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Admission criteria
Enrollment in an associate degree or permission of Program Director.
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Must have an associate degree to take the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Certification Exam.
What You'll Learn
- Develop a client-centered communication style purposed on promoting health, wellness, and overall well-being.
- Demonstrate effective, evidence-based coaching strategies to positively impact behavior change and resolve ambivalence.
- Develop a working familiarity of current evidence-based recommendations in the areas of health promotion and wellness to support the client in implementing lasting personal lifestyle choices and behaviors.
- Apply the legal and ethical standards of health and wellness coaching.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Health Education Specialists
$51,400
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HES100 | Healthful Living | SB | 3 | ||
| HWC101 | Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWC290 | Health and Wellness Coaching Internship | A total of two (2) credits of internship is required for this certificate. | 1 | ||
| HWC290 | Health and Wellness Coaching Internship | 1 |
Course Area Key
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=16454632.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Health and Wellness Coaching
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