New Rochelle’s Iona University is adding a Health and Wellness Bachelor of Science degree within the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences for students interested in public health, health education, advocacy and prevention of disease.
Iona’s program will result in two nationally recognized certificates: NASPA Certified Peer Educator (CPE) training and Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training. The Health and Wellness BS degree also involves a multidisciplinary approach and students may choose to explore several disciplines in-depth such as psychology, communications, entrepreneurship, and health care marketing.
“Iona students will earn a robust degree and strong skillset appropriate for positions in health-related areas including careers as health education specialists and community health workers and receive a degree that can serve as preparation for allied health careers in occupational therapy,” said Dr. Kavita R. Dhanwada, founding dean of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences.
