Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The program teaches evidence-based coaching skills and foundational lifestyle medicine knowledge. Core topics and components include:

• Essential coaching techniques, with training in motivational interviewing and behavior change strategies
• Integration of lifestyle medicine principles for prevention and wellness promotion
• Personalized wellness planning to create tailored client care plans
• Approximately 30 hours of practical coaching experience working with colleagues, friends, family, or patients
• Program courses listed as IPE-510, IPE-511, IPE-512

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher to enroll in this graduate certificate.

Career prospects

Graduates can apply coaching skills across many healthcare and wellness environments. Typical employment settings include hospitals, medical clinics, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, and integrative health practices. The certificate prepares learners to pursue professional health coaching certification pathways aligned with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) competencies; note ACLM certification eligibility requires a master’s degree for some credentials.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Financial aid options are available, including grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement. The program is 9 credit hours; the published tuition rate is listed per credit hour on the university’s cost information. Applicable resource and service fees, plus any prerequisite or elective course charges, may be additional.