Program Overview

School of Health & Human Sciences

The School of Health & Human Sciences offers a variety of programs designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare, education, and research.

Exercise & Kinesiology

The Exercise & Kinesiology department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including:

• B.S. Kinesiology, Applied Fitness and Sports Performance
• B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science
• B.S. Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Education
• M.S. Kinesiology
• Ph.D. Exercise Science
• Certificates & Minors

B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science

The B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for graduate and professional programs in fields such as medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The program provides a strong foundation in scientific concepts, including human anatomy, physiology, muscle control, nutrition, and motor development.

Program Description

The program is not intended to be a terminal degree, but rather a stepping stone for students who wish to pursue advanced degrees in healthcare and related fields. Students will develop a strong understanding of the complex network of systems that make up the human body and how they work together to maintain health and function.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be prepared for careers in fields such as:

• Athletic training
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Clinical exercise physiology
• Corporate wellness and health
• Clinical health practice
• Exercise physiology
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Physician or physician assistant
• Research assistant or fellow
• Sports performance training

Advanced Degree Programs

Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in fields such as:

• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Master's in Kinesiology
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Athletic training
• Chiropractic
• Dentistry
• Informatics
• Medicine
• Optometry
• Osteopathic medicine
• Physician assistant studies

Research Opportunities

Students in the program will have opportunities to participate in research projects and gain hands-on experience in laboratory and clinical settings.

Health Sciences

The Health Sciences department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including:

• B.S. Health Sciences
• Dual B.S. & M.S. Health Informatics
• Ph.D. Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
• Certificates & Minors

Nutrition & Dietetics

The Nutrition & Dietetics department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including:

• M.S. / M.S. + D.I. Nutrition & Dietetics
• Doctorate in Nutrition & Dietetics
• Undergraduate Nutrition Certificate
• Teaching Kitchen

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy department offers several degree programs, including:

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy
• Postprofessional OTD

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy department offers several degree programs, including:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy
• Dual DPT & Ph.D.
• Ph.D. Health & Rehabilitation Sciences

Physician Assistant Studies

The Physician Assistant Studies department offers a degree program in physician assistant studies.

Tourism, Event, Hospitality & Sport Management

The Tourism, Event, Hospitality & Sport Management department offers several undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including:

• B.S. TESM, Event Management
• B.S. TESM, Hospitality
• B.S. TESM, Hospitality 2+2 Ivy Tech
• B.S. TESM, Sport Management
• B.S. TESM, Tourism
• Dual B.S. TESM Sport Management & M.S. Sports Analytics
• Dual B.S. TESM Sport Management & Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.)
• Certificates, Minors, & Co-majors