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B.S.E. in Communication Disorders

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Communication Disorders prepares students for graduate level studies in speech-language pathology and audiology or graduate level coursework in other educational and health related professions.

B.S.E. in Health Science

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Health Science prepares students for a variety of careers in health promotion and health education, including with hospitals and community agencies, as well as to enter graduate programs of study.

B.S.E. in Kinesiology

• Concentration in Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology/Biomechanics prepares students to enter advanced degree programs leading to employment in university settings as teachers/researchers.
• Concentration in Exercise Science - Pre-Professional prepares students to pursue professional opportunities in allied health science fields, medical school or physical therapy school.
• Concentration in Exercise Science - Fitness Specialist allows graduates to work in hospitals or in fitness areas to write and implement exercise prescriptions for individuals including working as a personal trainer or strength and conditioning coach.
• Concentration in Exercise Science - Pre-Athletic Training is for students interested in exercise science with a core of athletic training courses.

M.A.T. in Physical Education

The M.A.T. in Physical Education is the initial teaching certification program for students in the physical education program.

M.Ed. in Recreation

• Concentration in Recreation Management prepares students to be directors and superintendents of recreation for communities, directors of recreation and intramural sports for universities, and managers of other leisure services.
• Concentration in Sport Management prepares students to work in sport settings in universities and professional sports.
• Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation prepares students for national certification and to work with people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

M.S. in Health Science

The M.S. in Health Science prepares students for career opportunities in health care planning, direct clinical or hospital-based patient education programs and public school teaching.

• Concentration in Community Health
• Concentration in Patient Education
• Concentration in Health Counseling
• Concentration in Corporate Health Promotion
• Concentration in School Health

M.S. in Kinesiology

• Concentration in Exercise Science prepares students with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to become American College of Sports Medicine certified fitness directors.
• Concentration in Adapted Movement Science prepares students to work in either hospital or clinical environments with people who have disabilities.
• Concentration in Athletic Training prepares students to work as health care professionals for sports medicine clinics and hospitals.

Master of Science in Nursing Online Clinical Program

The online Master of Science degree in nursing will prepare graduates to serve as clinical nurse specialists for adults with medical/surgical health problems. Clinical practicum courses require students to be in clinical settings three contact hours per week. The program is cohort-based and can be completed in 2 1/2 years as a full-time student or in 3 1/2 years as a part-time student. Students may begin either cohort in the Fall semester of 2007.

M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology

The M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology ensures that degree candidates meet the minimum academic and clinical practicum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.