Applied Health Science, BS
College of Allied Health and Nursing|Academic Programs|Applied Health Science
College of Allied Health and Nursing|Academic Programs|Applied Health Science
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. All students completing the major will be health educators and eligible for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) credential. This major offers five career emphasis options: Health Education and Promotion, Public Health, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Athletic Training and Pre-Healthcare Administration.
As an Applied Health Science student, you can choose from these five career emphases. If you have questions about which emphasis may be the right fit for you, please reach out - we are happy to help!
This emphasis is for those interested in pursuing a career in health promotion and disease prevention.
This emphasis is for those interested in pursuing a career and/or a graduate degree in public health.
This emphasis is for those seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy.
This emphasis is for those who are seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Healthcare Administration.
This emphasis is for those seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Athletic Training.
Learn about requirements for admission to the Applied Health Science, BS program.
The Health Education and Promotion emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students interested in pursuing a career in health promotion and disease prevention.
The Public Health emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students interested in pursuing a career and/or a graduate degree in public health.
The Pre-Occupational Therapy emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy.
The Pre-Athletic Training emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Athletic Training.
The Pre-Healthcare Administration emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Healthcare Administration.
Students in other majors that are interested in learning more about courses and opportunities outside of the Bachelor's degree can learn more about our minor.