Department of Health Sciences
The Department of Health Sciences offers courses in the health sciences and exercise physiology. Department programs prepare students for careers as healthcare professionals with courses on the social and commercial determinants of health, healthcare systems, legal and ethical concerns, health behavior, kinesiology, exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, health promotion and disease prevention, nutrition and evidence-based practices.
Programs blend coursework and experiential learning to give students the skills that they need to succeed in the health professions. The programs also offer considerable flexibility enabling students to design an individualized course of study based on personal interests, strengths, and career goals. This flexibility allows students to complete prerequisites for graduate programs in health-related fields or to minor in biology, chemistry, psychology, sociology, or business. The majority of our graduates proceed to further education, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, athletic training, chiropractic, physician assistant, pharmacy, and public health.
The faculty in the Health Sciences Department are recognized experts receiving numerous awards for teaching, advising, and scholarship. Department faculty and staff are proud to create a culture of collaboration among students reflective of the helping professions.
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Explore Our Department
Health Sciences Degree Programs
Health Sciences Degree Programs
Our undergraduate programs cover the fundamentals of healthcare and prepare students for clinical or graduate school.
Our Faculty
Our Faculty
Faculty members bring extensive experience in healthcare and kinesiology from previous roles and are dedicated to applying their knowledge to the classroom.
Health Professions Advising
Health Professions Advising
Students and alumni who aspire to health-related careers can get health professions advising for guidance.