Health Sciences
About the Program
The bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences has two levels: the initial level that consists of study in all basic science disciplines, mathematics, English composition, and other areas of general education, and the upper level that consists of study in the applied sciences of exercise, human movement and human anatomy and physiology.
Within the upper level there are two tracks or concentrations: Exercise & Movement Science or Physiologic Science.
These concentrations are well suited for individuals interested in the growing fields of health and fitness, or graduate study in allied health sciences or medicine.
The degree prepares undergraduate college students for graduate studies in the areas of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physician Assisting, Chiropractic medicine, Dentistry, nutrition, exercise science, and biomechanics & ergonomics as well as other health related masters’ and doctoral degree programs (most licensed allied health professions require a profession related master’s degree or a profession related doctorate as the entry level degree).
The curriculum also provides students who have earned associate degrees, especially in the areas of allied health sciences, the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree in a related area.
Exercise & Movement Science Concentration:
The Exercise & Movement Science concentration meets the requirements for application to most graduate programs in the allied health professions, exercise science or biomechanics. The comprehensive background in the basic sciences combined with applied studies in exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, sports and wellness puts most graduates in a position to be competitive graduate school candidates.
Graduates with this concentration are likely to enroll in graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, exercise physiology, biomechanics & ergonomics, orthotics & prosthetics, nutrition, Athletic Training, or health administration. Employment opportunities in fitness or health related sales are also possible. This concentration meets the requirements for certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Physiologic Science Concentration:
The Physiologic Science concentration meets the undergraduate requirements for most graduate programs in the medical and allied health professions. A comprehensive background in the basic sciences combined with applied studies in exercise physiology, biomechanics and kinesiology, and advanced basic science studies in biochemistry, cell biology and microbiology puts most graduates with this degree in a position to be competitive graduate school candidates.
Graduates with this concentration are likely to enroll in graduate programs in medicine (either MD or DO), Optometry, Physician Assisting, Chiropractic medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, exercise physiology, biomechanics & ergonomics, nutrition, Athletic Training, or health administration. Employment opportunities in fitness or health related sales are also possible. This concentration meets the requirements for certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).