HWC Curriculum

The certificate includes four courses for a total of 12 graduate credit hours. You can complete the certificate in one year.

Nursing 7342 (2 credit hours): Motivational Interviewing

Critical analysis of theoretical and research findings involved in the conduct of motivational interviewing to create behavior change and improve health outcomes.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of instructor.

Nursing 7344 (4 credit hours): Evidence-based Coaching in Interprofessional Practice

Review of evidence-based coaching approaches based on the science of behavior change and integrated within patient-centered, interdisciplinary practice.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing, permission of instructor.

Nursing 7346 (3 credit hours; 2 didactic, 1 credit practicum): Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching

Provides an overview of the health and wellness coach role, theory and competencies with application to coaching skills.

Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Health and Wellness Coaching Graduate certificate program or instructor permission; Graduate standing.

Nursing 7347 (3 credit hours; 2 didactic, 1 credit practicum): Advanced Health and Wellness Coaching

Builds upon introductory coaching course to refine coaching skills that promote whole person health.

Prerequisites: Graduate standing, N7346, Introduction to Health and Wellness Coaching.