Health Studies Concentrations

The community health education concentration area prepares students for entry-level careers in health education.

The health sciences concentration area is intended for students seeking admission into professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. It provides students with the opportunity to learn health education content and methods while completing specified science prerequisites.

The physical activity/exercise concentration area is designed for students with interests in the physiological and programmatic aspects of exercise, nutrition fitness, and physical activity.

The school health concentration area is intended for students interested in teaching health education within a public or private school setting.

The aging services concentration information will be posted soon.

In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements, students earning a B.A./B.S. degree in health studies must successfully complete:

  • The common degree requirements
  • One of the four concentration areas