
A career in the health science field is within reach through the Department of Health Science at Minnesota State, Mankato. From undergraduate degrees in alcohol and drug studies to public health or public health education, school health education, occupational therapy, pre-athletic training, or health administration preparation, you'll graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in the health science field through one of these rewarding careers.
The BS in Alcohol and Drug Studies (ADS) focuses on substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities impacted by alcohol and other drugs.
The BS in Applied Health Science has four career tracks to help prepare students for varying careers in the field of health. All students will be trained as health educators and eligible to sit for a national certification exam upon graduation.
The Health and Physical Education major is for students who want to teach Health Education (grades 6-12) and Physical Education (grades K-12) in schools.
The Alcohol and Drug Studies Minor is for students who are seeking to support their current major with coursework related to a wide variety of topics in Alcohol and Drug Studies.
A minor in applied health science can help compliment any major. Students learn about public health and health education, while expanding their knowledge in more specific areas of health to align with their interests or career goals.
The online MS in Applied Health Science focuses on advanced learning related to health education and promotion and prepares students to work in a variety of health related fields.
This summer-only, fully online graduate certificate program is designed for the professional who already holds licensure in physical education.
Students involved in the majors within Health Science can gain practical experience that can benefit them as they search for employment or apply to further their education in the future. Experiences are built in to coursework, internships, and can be sought out through organizations.
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This major provides students with the academic coursework necessary to launch their professional careers and make an immediate impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
The Applied Health Science major is the only one of its kind in the Minnesota State University System. Students choose a path to support careers and/or seek further training in health education and promotion or another allied health profession.
This graduate certificate program provides the professional who already holds licensure in physical education with additional knowledge to further their abilities as a current teacher and expand on their education.
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education major prepares future educators for teaching students in Health (grades 5-12) and Physical Education (grades K-12) about how to live a physically active and health enhancing lifestyle.
Students in the online Applied Health Science, MS program are prepared for evolving and challenging professional positions in a variety of settings.
The Alcohol and Drug Studies minor is for students seeking to support their current major with coursework related to a wide variety of topics in Alcohol and Drug Studies.
The Applied Health Science Minor is for students interested in the field of health and seeking to support their current major.
The Department of Health Science is committed to promoting health, preventing disease and improving quality of life through education, scholarships and service to the local, national and international community.
Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG), Beta Kappa Chapter at Minnesota State University, Mankato works to find and initiate service projects within and around the MNSU community to promote healthy living and lifestyle choices.
SADE is a pre–professional academic student organization sponsored by the Alcohol and Drug Studies program.