College of Education and Health Professions

B.S.N. Generic Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares graduates for hospital, school and community settings where they manage acute and chronic patient care and promote health and wellness. Nursing professionals specialize in geriatrics, dialysis, oncology, emergency, hospice and many other areas of health care.

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 Community Health Promotion

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Community Health Promotion 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

• P-12 Teaching
• Applied Exercise Science
• Pre-Professional

Master of Athletic Training

The  Master of Athletic Training program prepares students for careers as healthcare professionals in sports medicine clinics and hospitals.

M.Ed. in Recreation and Sport Management

The M.Ed. in Recreation and Sport Management prepares students to be directors and superintendents of recreation for communities, directors of university recreation programs and to work in university and professional sports settings.

M.S. in Community Health Promotion

The master’s degree in Community Health Promotion provides a high quality, student-oriented program designed to train skilled practitioners and researchers to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that promote health and prevent disease. The M.S. program is ideal for individuals interested in helping people and communities adopt healthy behaviors and healthy lifestyles. Graduates go on to work in a variety of settings, including community health settings, public health departments, nonprofit agencies, wellness centers, hospitals, corporate wellness programs, and health organizations. The M.S. in Community Health Promotion will also provide preparation for doctoral work in public health or health education.

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.

Master of Science in Nursing Online Program

The online Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) offers two concentrations. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) concentration prepares graduates to serve as clinical nurse specialists for adults with medical/surgical health problems. The Nurse Educator (NE) concentration prepares graduates to assume teaching roles to prepare the next generation of nurses.

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.

R.N. to B.S.N. Online Program

The R.N. to B.S.N. online program provides the opportunity for Registered Nurses with an associate's degree to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Holding a bachelor's degree improves the earning potential of nurses as well as their career advancement opportunities.