Bachelor of Arts in Health Science

A major in Health Science prepares students for careers and graduate studies in the health sciences, including: medicine, allied health, rehabilitative science, and health promotion/preventive medicine. The Department offers a bachelor of science degree in Health Science. The curriculum integrates the sciences of biology, chemistry, physiology, social behavior, nutrition, and physics and applies them to the study of individual health. Courses combine traditional classroom lecture with experiential learning and the practical application of concepts through a variety of laboratory, clinical, and field experiences. The Department provides students a fully equipped, modern learning environment. Students complete senior research projects that are often presented at the annual spring Stetson Showcase and/or at professional regional and national conferences. Graduates pursue graduate and professional studies, as well as employment and research opportunities in the health sciences, including: medicine, physician assistant programs, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, exercise physiology, chiropractic medicine, nutrition, cardiac rehabilitation, and other related fields. Graduates also work in corporate and hospital-affiliated wellness centers.