Health & Wellness

Students pursuing majors in Health & Wellness gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, and overall well-being. These majors typically cover a wide range of topics including nutrition, exercise science, community health, mental health, addiction, rehabilitation, and preventive healthcare strategies. From holistic, individual well-being to large-scale population epidemiology, majors in the the Health & Wellness subject area prepare UNT students for medical/graduate school, professional licensure, and thriving careers in a variety of healthcare fields. 

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You may be a good fit for a major in the Health & Wellness subject area if you consider yourself to be one or more of the following: 

Social: 
Empathetic | Insightful | Collaborative | Friendly | Extroverted | Caring | Accepting | Sociable | Understanding
Social students may enjoy working as part of a team to solve problems and view themselves as understanding and helpful. The preferred work environment of the Social student encourages teamwork and allows for significant interaction with others. They thrive in environments where they can interact with people and make a positive impact, such as teaching, counseling, healthcare, and social work. 

Investigative:
Curious | Scholarly | Analytical | Independent | Precise | Scientific | Observant | Logical | Wise
Investigative students have a strong inclination toward exploring, understanding, and solving complex problems through observation, analysis, and research. People with this code type are typically analytical, curious, and methodical in their approach to tasks and decision-making. Investigative students thrive in environments that allow them to delve deep into subjects, gather information, and derive insights that make significant contributions to fields that require critical thinking and innovation.

Realistic 
Practical | Hands-on | Active | Athletic | Skilled | Mechanical | Hardworking | Ambitious | Structured
Students who score high in the Realistic area of the Holland Code often prefer to work with things rather than ideas and people. They often enjoy physical activity and participating in athletics. Realistic students generally prefer to “learn by doing” in a practical, task-oriented setting, as opposed to spending extended periods in a classroom. They may prefer work environments that foster technical competencies and work that allows them to produce tangible results. 

Health & Wellness subject area themes, marketable skills, & careers