Iona University Announces New Health And Wellness Bachelor of Science Degree
Psychology, communication, entrepreneurship and healthcare marketing are among concentrations for interested students
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Iona University is proud to announce a new Health and Wellness Bachelor of Science (BS) degree within the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences for individuals interested in public health, health education, advocacy and prevention of disease. Iona’s innovative program will result in two nationally recognized certificates: NASPA Certified Peer Educator (CPE) training and Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.
“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 Kavita R. Dhanwada, Ph.D., founding dean of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences.
Students can expect to gain valuable hands-on training with a semester-long internship in an agency, business or other setting that provides community or public health promotion.
The program has a strong emphasis on intentional community engagement.
The Health and Wellness BS degree also involves a multidisciplinary approach. Students may choose to explore several disciplines in-depth such as psychology, communications, entrepreneurship, and healthcare marketing. Learn more about Iona's BS Degree in Health and Wellness today.
More information about the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences and our various program offerings can be found here.
ABOUT IONA
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. In addition, The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2024.” Iona also offers a fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, which is now principally located on Iona’s Bronxville campus in collaboration with one of the nation’s top hospitals. Connecting to its Irish heritage, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. A school on the rise, Iona officially changed its status from College to University on July 1, 2022, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.