A major in Health Science prepares students to become professionals who aid individuals, groups, and communities to maintain or improve their health status. Students gain a strong foundation in biological science and health promotion content.

This major is for students who plan to pursue advanced medical training; work in a public health, clinical, private, worksite, non-profit, or other health/medical-related setting; or are still exploring career options in those settings. In addition to a core of courses focused on providing the acquisition of skills and competencies in health promotion, this program gives students maximum flexibility to tailor coursework to meet their specific postgraduate and career goals. Completion of the program qualifies students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam and Certified Wellness Practitioner exam.

For more information about Public Health-Health Promotion, see the department webpage.
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
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The highest Quantitative Literacy (MATH, QL) for this degree is course or course or course or AP Statistics with a passing grade. (Please note: students who are planning to go on to graduate school or need certain Chemistry and/or Physics courses may also need course or higher. Consult with your advisor.)

Public Health - Health Promotion: Health Science Emphasis - BS

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