Department of Health Science Professions

Our department is designed to help you find your interests within the healthcare industry.

You can choose from several different degree specializations that will prepare you to start your career in a variety of health science professions, or advance to graduate studies in healthcare or public health. You will also gain valuable communication, problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills that will give you a head start when you graduate.

Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Health Science Professions (B.S.H.S.P)

Specialization in Physical Therapy and Allied Health Professions
This degree will provide you with the prerequisites you need to apply for graduate school in physical therapy, occupational therapy or athletic training, as well as for medical school and professional schools for physician’s assistant, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry and nutritional sciences.
Specialization in Public Health
This degree will prepare you for careers in medical and health service management, community health, health education and pharmaceutical sales, or to advance to graduate studies in public health.
Specialization in Healthcare Administration
The degree will prepare you for administrative careers in healthcare. It will also provide you with the prerequisites you need to pursue a Master of Business Administration or Master of Health Administration degree.

Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.)
This degree will prepare you for a career in athletic training and ensure that you have the knowledge and skills needed for professional practice. Offered as a traditional masters degree and a joint degree program that allows you to earn both your B.S. and M.A.T. degrees in as little as five years.

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
This degree will prepare you to become a health practitioner, researcher and/or educator, and to carry out public health functions in local, state, national and international settings. Choose to specialize in either
Behavioral Sciences and Health Education or Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

HSP Hub

Health science and public health are dynamic and diverse industries. There are just so many ways for you to help people. Whether you want to treat clients in athletic, rehab or public health settings, or you are more interested in the administrative side of healthcare, your ASU degree is your ticket to a wide range of exciting health science and public health career fields.

Jul 20

New Master’s Degrees in Computer Science and Public Health

Jun 1

Keaghan Holt Named TTU System Student Regent

Aug 26

Health Science Professions Program Earns Top National Ranking

<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,79,2708,2787/46512_IMG_0917.rev.1621624262.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,79,2708,2787/46512_IMG_0917.rev.1621624262.JPG 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,79,2708,2787/46512_IMG_0917.rev.1621624262.JPG" alt="Student and professor wearing caps and gowns smiling before graduation ceremony." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I’ve been lucky enough to have Chelsea Procter-Willman and Kristi White as my professors over the past four years at ASU! As soon as I was introduced to their classes, I knew I belonged here.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Breyle Sauseda</strong>, Health Science Professions, Class of 2021</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.jpg" alt="Student smiling at another student" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “ASU has the most diverse students and the most positive, as well. Becoming a part of student organizations has definitely helped me create the ‘college life!’”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Catherine Guerra</strong>, Class of 2021, Border and Homeland Security</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.jpg" alt="cheerleader sitting on steps" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class is my freshman Signature Course, Managing College as an Introvert. I really like this class because I am an introvert and I’m with people in the class who are also like me. As an introvert, I don’t like socializing that much, but this class has brought out the socializing person in me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Darilyn Hicks</strong>, Nursing</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/679,0,3416,2734/43807_COM_6236.rev.1602882970.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/679,0,3416,2734/43807_COM_6236.rev.1602882970.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/679,0,3416,2734/43807_COM_6236.rev.1602882970.jpg" alt="Students posing displaying ram hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I love working here at ASU because we care about students, and we want them to succeed and be better.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Raegan Strain</strong>, Office Coordinator, Residential Programs</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/892,0,3620,2731/45707_COM_8231.rev.1604615652.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/892,0,3620,2731/45707_COM_8231.rev.1604615652.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/892,0,3620,2731/45707_COM_8231.rev.1604615652.jpg" alt="Student smiling at camera in front of banner" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Intro to Business was my favorite class so far. I had a great time learning and it was a great introduction to my freshman year of college.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Taylor Avant</strong>, International Business</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,573,2731,3301/45212_COM_3725.rev.1604083688.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,573,2731,3301/45212_COM_3725.rev.1604083688.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,573,2731,3301/45212_COM_3725.rev.1604083688.jpg" alt="Student holding up the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite memory at Angelo State was being virtually sworn into the office of Student Body President! This is such a special opportunity to advocate for the students and lead the senate to great things. I feel extremely blessed.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Kristen Kilpatrick</strong>, Class of 2022, Political Science</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.jpg" alt="Student smiling into the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Almost all of my professors have current hands on projects in their field that help you understand the real world side of the agriculture industry.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Jaelynn Page</strong>, Class of 2021, is majoring in agriculture science and leadership</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “It’s really hard for undergraduates to get research opportunities at other universities. If you do research, often you can’t do other things. Whereas at ASU, they want you to do research; they want you to branch out; they want you to ask questions and push yourself.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,647,2731,3375/45284_Nadia_candid.rev.1604085950.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,647,2731,3375/45284_Nadia_candid.rev.1604085950.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,647,2731,3375/45284_Nadia_candid.rev.1604085950.jpg" alt="Students talking" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The faculty at ASU knew my worth before I saw it in myself. They helped pave a way for me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Thalia Hernandez</strong>, Class of 2020</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg" alt="Student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The professors at ASU are just as great. They have the ability to get to know you better and be more engaging due to the smaller class sizes.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Trevor Bills</strong>, Class of 2024</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2734/43550_COM_4564.rev.1602866099.jpg" alt="Students talking" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I think the geoscience program at Angelo State does a great job at preparing students for a job in the geoscience industry, which is really important to most students in this region.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Cheyenne Hibbitts</strong>, Class of 2021, Geoscience</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg" alt="Student giving a cow a shot" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> “In the Ag Department, there’s a lot more hands-on learning then most universities because of the smaller class sizes. You’re actually getting to interact and do things with the animals, do things on the ranch.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/trevor">Trevor Schwartz</a></strong>, agribusiness</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Most of my friends are from ROTC. I can’t think of a better group of people for forming those really close ties. I know that they have my back, and they know I have their back as well. Those relationships really kept me constantly invested.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,663,2731,3391/45206_COM_3665.rev.1604083685.jpg" alt="Student holding up the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Professor Tiger opened my eyes as to how many different moving parts there are to running a company. My internship allowed me to gain real experience in the business world before I even graduate.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Ashlyn Lerma</strong>, Class of 2022, Finance</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.jpg" alt="Students displaying the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The first time I was ever on campus, I was already registering for classes. I’ve been so grateful to be a part of the Ram Fam. This is a place where you can be yourself and grow.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Hannah Cooper</strong>, Classes of 2020 and 2021, Animal Science</p></div></div></div>

Around the Department

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study health science.

High-Tech Facilities

Our state-of-the-art Health and Human Services Building is the newest academic facility on campus. It features modern labs, advanced software applications and smart classrooms. This is where you will gain the practical hands-on experience you need to enhance your career opportunities.

Outside the Classroom

Gain valuable experience as you conduct research projects with your professors, shadow local healthcare professionals and participate in community service. There will also be future chances for summer study abroad. These activities help fulfill requirements for graduate or medical school and will enhance your résumé.

Health Science Society

Join our student organization that has been named the best new organization on campus. Participate in professional development, networking and social activities while you really get to know your fellow students and professors.