Health Sciences Major

Degree: BS Mode of study: On-Campus Location: Main Campus
Degree Type
Bachelor's Degree
Program Type
Undergraduate
Location
Main Campus - Cape
College
Education, Health & Human Studies
Department
Allied Health, Kinesiology & Sport Sciences
Careers
Gain a base of knowledge so you can satisfy the pre-requisite courses for professional programs such as Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.
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Three students pursuing an allied health sciences major watch as their professor demonstrates an exercise for them in the PT room.

Prepare for a career in the medical field: you'll do that here.

This area of study provides a degree for students who are seeking a career in the medical field. Students will be prepared for admittance into a graduate-level health education program.  The curriculum is designed to satisfy the pre-requisite courses for professional programs such as Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.

What You’ll Do in Health Sciences Classes

  • Be prepared to enter numerous health fields and satisfy most pre-requisites for professional graduate programs.
  • Participate in faculty-led research and present data findings at professional conferences.
  • Prepare to enter a Master's degree program at Southeast Missouri State University.

What Can You Do With a Health Sciences Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the health sciences job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is overwhelming, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Employment Opportunities of Recent Health Sciences Graduates

  • Biomedical Equipment Sales
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Employment in Fitness/Rehabilitation Industries

Graduate Program Opportunities of Recent Health Sciences Graduates

  • Physician Assistant (PA) Programs
  • Professional Program in Allied Health:
    • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
    • Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)

Health Sciences Degree Map

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Bachelor of Health Sciences Jobs & Outcomes

  • $60k 

    Athletic Trainer

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an athletic trainer is $60,250. 

  • $98k 

    Occupational Therapist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an occupational therapist is $98,340. 

  • $101k

    Physical Therapist

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a physical therapist is $101,020. 

What You'll Study in Health Sciences Classes

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The health sciences major allows you to create a focus in the allied health fields. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.

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Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences

Get a glimpse of classrooms, labs, and students from the Department of Allied Health, Kinesiology, and Sport Sciences at Southeast Missouri State University.
  • A student uses a tool on another student in a demonstration.
  • allied health sciences majors practice their skills through experiential learning in a scanning machine on campus at SEMO
  • A group of students are doing yoga with a bunch of baby goats.
  • Someone is pointing at a point on a xray test

Accreditations

  • caATe Commission on Accreditation Athletic Training logo
  • Council on Accreditation: Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions logo
  • National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) logo
  • American Kinesiology Association (AKA) logo
  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics logo

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(573) 651-2197
Location
Office Location
Parker Hall 216
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 7650
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701

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