Are you interested in a career in healthcare?
Would you like to be an athletic trainer or work in health education? Are you attracted to a career in physical or occupational therapy? Maybe you’d like to work in community health or healthcare administration, or in pharmaceutical sales. If any of these ideas catch your eye, you should consider earning a health science degree.
In our comprehensive program, you can tailor your degree plan to fit your interests by choosing from three specializations: Physical Therapy and Allied Health Professions, Public Health or Healthcare Administration. You’ll also gain practical experience in our high-tech Health and Human Services Building. It’s a big reason our program has been ranked among the top 25 in the nation by the University HQ college guide.
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Earn a Master’s Degree at the Same Time
You also have the option of applying for our integrated degree program that allows you to earn your B.S.H.S.P. and your Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) degree in as little as five years.
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What Can You Do With a Health Science Degree?
Our diverse program will prepare you for a wide variety of health science careers, including sports medicine, public and community health, health insurance and marketing, healthcare administration and many related fields. All three of our degree tracks also meet the requirements for applying to graduate or professional schools.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, areas of particular growth include athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, exercise physiology, speech-language pathology and healthcare administration.
Why Earn My Health Science Degree at Angelo State?
Top-Notch Facilities
Our Health and Human Services Building features modern labs, advanced software applications and smart classrooms. Right next door is the Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance with its exercise, training and therapy areas. You’ll get to know them well as you gain the hands-on practical experience that will give you an advantage when applying for a job or for graduate or professional school.
Distinctive Opportunities
You can conduct research with your professors, shadow and intern with local healthcare professionals in many different fields, and participate in community service. You can also study public health and sports medicine in Australia through our summer study abroad program. These activities will help you choose your healthcare career path while also fulfilling the prerequisites for physical therapy, occupational therapy and other professional schools.
Campus Connections
Joining our Health Science Society student organization will give you access to many different professional development and networking opportunities, and you can also participate in on-campus clinics. But it’s not all work. There are also plenty of fun social activities and events where you can really get to know your fellow students and professors.
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Challenge Yourself
Take your education to the next level in the ASU Honors Program. Through special courses, cultural events, research and community engagement, we’ll help you transform your intellectual and personal talents into marketable skills for your future. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, fellowships and other programs to reach your full potential.
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Committed to Your Success
Our Freshman College is a one-stop resource for programs and services that help you transition into college life, improve your communication skills, and engage in active learning. You can also get academic help in the Math Lab and Writing Center, receive peer mentoring and tutoring through Supplemental Instruction, or set up online tutoring sessions.
