College of Health and Human Sciences

Undergraduate Programs

Build your foundation in health, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity — and the practical skills to lead in your chosen specialty.

Our undergraduate degrees prepare you to move directly into your field or straight into graduate study. Alumni go on to programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, medicine, dietetics, and clinical nutrition.

You'll learn from faculty who are active researchers, presenting and publishing their work across the country and around the world.

Jump to: Health Studies BS  ·  Education BSEd  ·  Sport & Entertainment  ·  Academic Minors

Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

Five concentrations within one degree — choose the one that matches where you're headed.

Dietetics student preparing food in a teaching kitchen

On Campus · Accelerated BS/MS

Build a foundation in food, nutrition, and healthcare systems, supported by coursework in the physical and biological sciences, social sciences, research, communications, and management.

Accelerated BS/MS option →

Student running on a treadmill during exercise science testing

On Campus · Accelerated BS/MS

Comprehensive study of exercise science, with coursework in kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and exercise programming.

Accelerated BS/MS option →

Health sciences students working together in a classroom

On Campus or Fully Online

Grounded in health promotion theory and practice, with generous elective hours so you can shape the degree around the health profession you're headed toward.

Online through UofM Global →

Healthcare administrators meeting in a hospital conference room

Fully Online

Coursework in the healthcare environment, professionalism, leadership, business skills, and communication — built for students moving into administrative and leadership roles.

Online through UofM Global →

Fresh produce arranged on a counter in a nutrition lab

On Campus

A science-based foundation in nutrition science, culinary medicine, health behavior, and wellness, with the flexibility to tailor coursework to your individual career goals.

Bachelor of Science in Education

Two concentrations for future teachers and coaches.

Coach instructing athletes on a practice field

On Campus · BSEd

Prepare to lead athletes in individual and team sports at every level. Coursework covers sport performance, athlete motivation, administration and leadership, and officiating technique.

Physical education teacher leading a gymnasium class

On Campus · BSEd · Licensure

A fully accredited licensure program preparing physically literate teachers and coaches in the best practices of physical education and wellness, led by nationally and internationally recognized faculty.

Sport and Entertainment Management

A standalone bachelor's degree in the business of sport and live entertainment.

On Campus

Prepare for careers in industry marketing, event operations, and administration across a constantly evolving landscape. Hands-on experience and flexible coursework get you ready to work with teams, venues, agencies, and entertainment organizations.

Academic Minors

Add a credential to any major — all four minors are open to students across campus.

Wellness coach talking with a client

Minor · Open to All Majors

Enrich your current plan of study with practical nutrition, health, and wellness knowledge that applies across healthcare settings.

Personal trainer spotting a client during a lift

Minor · 24 Credit Hours

Lecture and activity-based courses covering the core concepts of personal training, with content mapped to the material addressed on major professional certification exams.

Medical assistant taking a patient's blood pressure

Minor · 24 Credit Hours

Coursework builds the knowledge and practical skills needed to sit for the national certification exam in medical assisting — and is useful preparation for other entry-level healthcare roles if you don't pursue the certificate.

Athlete performing a barbell lift in a strength and conditioning facility

Minor

PLACEHOLDER — needs real copy. Coursework in program design, resistance training, and performance assessment for students preparing to work with athletes in performance settings.

Still deciding on a major?

Reach out to our advising team to talk through which concentration fits your goals.

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Planning ahead? View our graduate programs.