KSU Wellstar Minors: Equipping You for Specialized Fields

Explore a range of minor programs designed to provide vital knowledge and skills for various career paths in healthcare and wellness. The Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) minor offers interdisciplinary content to address child maltreatment, while the Coaching minor prepares you for roles in sports coaching. Our Nutritional Science minor offers a comprehensive study of human nutrition and the Public Health minor helps you gain insights into public health initiatives in your community. Enhance your credentials in health-related professions with unique opportunities for learning and professional growth.

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Minor in Child Advocacy Studies (CAST)

The Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) minor provides interdisciplinary, experiential, and culturally sensitive content to equip you with the knowledge needed for working with children and addressing child maltreatment. Focused on understanding the factors leading to maltreatment and effective responses, this program prepares you to navigate relevant systems and institutions. Explore multidisciplinary solutions and gain real-world experience through the Advocacy Studies program by Zero Abuse Project.

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Minor in Nutritional Science

The fully online Nutritional Science minor provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of human nutrition, covering nutrient chemistry, food systems, public health policies, and the links between nutrition, health, and disease throughout the human life cycle. This minor is valuable for careers in food, health, fitness, medicine, hospitality, and other health-related industries. It complements degrees in Exercise Science, Public Health Education, Biology, Psychology, Biochemistry, and Integrative Studies, making it ideal for those interested in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

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Minor in Public Health

The Public Health (PH) Minor, offered through the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education, introduces you to the broad field of public health, emphasizing the determinants of health and evidence-based initiatives to enhance well-being. With this minor, you'll gain essential skills to assess community needs, design and implement public health programs, and improve quality of life through various initiatives. It also enhances your credentials for health-related professions, providing a competitive edge in the field.

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Minor in Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation

Nonprofit organizations make up one of the fastest-growing employment sectors, creating a high demand for graduates with skills to work for these diverse organizations. The Minor in Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation offers a unique program of study if you're interested in a career, leadership and/or volunteer experience within the nonprofit sector.

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Minor in Coaching

The Coaching Minor aligns with the Coaching Education National Standards. It provides comprehensive training for future coaches, covering foundational and advanced coaching methodologies along with a practicum opportunity. This program enhances your coaching skills and credentials, preparing you for teaching professions and increasing their marketability in public or private schools. This minor meets the demand for trained volunteer coaches in community sports leagues while facilitating professional networking for ongoing career development.

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Certificates

  • Wellstar Certificates for Career Success

    Discover specialized programs like the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, offered in collaboration with the Department of Social Work and Human Services, preparing you for leadership roles in the nonprofit sector. Through training in ten core competencies and practical experiences, gain the skills for success and national credentialing as a Certified Nonprofit Practitioner. Explore the Certificate in Sport Management, featuring two dynamic programs鈥擱ecreational Sport Management and Sport Analytics鈥攖o equip you with essential skills for careers in recreation professions and sports analytics.

    Whether in nonprofit management or sports industry analytics, these undergraduate certificates offer valuable pathways to your career success.

    Certificate in Coaching Education

    The Certificate in Coaching Education meets the demand for skilled coaches, emphasizing positive influence on youth through teamwork, diligence, and effective strategies. It prepares coaches for diverse age groups and skill levels, covering physical readiness and understanding athletes' emotional, social, and cognitive needs. Graduates are well equipped for coaching roles in various settings, aligning with national coaching standards.

    The curriculum includes elements of physical education, health promotion, injury prevention, and kinesthetics principles for athlete performance.

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  • Prepare to Advance with Graduate Certificates

     

    Explore our graduate certificate programs designed to elevate your expertise and career prospects in health and wellness. Whether you're aiming to enhance leadership skills in sports and exercise, address nursing faculty shortages, specialize in psychiatric mental health, or delve into social entrepreneurship, our programs offer tailored curriculums and flexible learning options to suit your academic needs. Elevate your career with specialized knowledge and practical skills in as little as 12 months!

    Discover our graduate program offerings and take the next step to obtain your professional certificate at KSU!

    Leadership in Sport and Exercise Graduate Certificate

    The Leadership in Sport and Exercise Certificate is tailored for professionals aiming to enhance their expertise and leadership in the sports and exercise domain. It offers comprehensive courses focusing on practical applications, communication skills, leadership theories, industry policies, and current trends. This program can be completed online and provides face-to-face elective options for students. With a program duration of only 12 months and 15 credit hours, it enables career advancement and skill development quickly in your field of expertise.

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    Post Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate

    The Wellstar School of Nursing has introduced a Post Graduate Nurse Educator Certificate program to address the nursing faculty shortage in the United States. This program accommodates completion in two to four semesters, depending on your course load. You will be equipped as nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in teaching roles within academic institutions and in healthcare settings.

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    Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate

    The Wellstar School of Nursing will debut its Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate program in January 2025. Tailored for change-driven nurse practitioners, this hybrid program addresses the nationwide shortage of psychiatric mental health providers. To apply, candidates need an RN license in Georgia, a master鈥檚 degree in nursing, DNP, or PhD, along with specific prerequisites. This certificate program features 3 on-campus weekend intensives and synchronous online classes. Graduates will be prepared for PMHNP exams by the ANCC and AANP! 

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    Social Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate

    The Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship offers exploration of social entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, and innovation to tackle complex societal, health, or environmental issues in today's communities. This interdisciplinary program equips you with the skills to create positive societal change while ensuring financial viability. Through a focus on the triple bottom line, you'll learn to bridge traditional barriers between business, government, and nonprofits. Upon completion, you will be ready to advance and grow in your chosen career path.

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