Stress Management, Mindfulness and Resilience ,Minor
HOLISTIC, Healthcare, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Stress, Wellness
Want to better understand and manage stress? This minor helps you apply evidence-based practices to support well-being, cultivate mindfulness and build lifelong resilience. You'll develop practical strategies you can use to manage stress, strengthen focus, and enhance performance in both academic and professional settings.
The minor program in stress management, mindfulness and resilience introduces you to integrative health approaches addressing the physiology and psychology of stress. Through evidence-based and experiential learning, you develop mindfulness and self-regulation skills that enhance well-being and support success in academic and professional settings.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor requires 15 credit hours, 12 of which must be at the upper-division level. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better must be earned for all courses in the minor. Students complete nine credit hours of required courses and six credit hours of electives. At least 12 credit hours must be completed at ASU. Students need to allow at least one year to complete the certificate program. |
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SWU 250 Stress Management Tools I
(SOBE)
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HCR 294 Topic: Fndns of Mindfulness and Resilience: Sci/Practice
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SWU 349 Stress Management Tools II
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SWU 350 Whole Person Health Across the Lifespan
(SOBE)
or
HCR 394 Topic: Org. Mindfulness Leadership Success in Workplace
Students pursuing the BA in community advocacy and social policy complete SWU 350 in their major, so must complete HCR 394 topic "Organizational Mindfulness and Resilience: Leadership and Success in the Workplace" to fulfill the minor requirement.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SWU 350 or HCR 394 not used in required courses may be used to fulfill elective requirements. Students pursuing the BA in community advocacy and social policy may not use SWU 350 to fulfill minor electives.
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Students should consider meeting with a Watts College undergraduate academic advisor prior to registration. |
GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: None
Other Enrollment Requirements: Students should consider meeting with a Watts College undergraduate advisor prior to enrolling in the minor to ensure an appropriate set of courses is taken.
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Graduates are prepared to work in wellness-focused roles or to bring these skills into their current major area of study. This program enhances skills in managing workplace stress, promoting well-being and improving employee engagement, making graduates a valuable asset in wellness-focused organizations.
Career examples include:
- corporate trainer
- human resources associate
- mental health support worker
- mindfulness educator
- wellness coach
School of Social Work
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UCENT 800
social.work@asu.edu
602-496-0800
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