Upon graduation or within a few years from graduating, our Health Science students have attended the following types of programs:

Health Promotion and Fitness: Nursing (requires additional undergraduate coursework); Master’s Degree programs in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion, Health Education, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy;  PhD or other Doctoral Programs in Chiropractic, Medicine, Audiology, Optometry, Athletic training

Nutrition: Master or Doctoral Degree programs in Nutrition, Nutritional Science, Exercise Science, Health Education, Public Health, Nutrition Education, Business, Social Work, Education, Nursing (requires additional undergraduate coursework)

Substance Abuse/Addictions (& Psychology or Sociology Majors with an Associate’s Degree in Chemical Dependency):  Master’s Degree programs in Counseling or Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Nursing (requires additional undergraduate coursework)

Some of our students commit to advanced training in the following areas:

Health Promotion and Fitness:  Nursing, massage therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology

Nutrition:  Post-Bachelor’s Dietetic Internship (a requirement to pursue the registered dietitian [RD] credential); Post-Bachelor’s supervised training for Dietetic Technicians (DTR credential)

Substance Abuse/Addictions (& Psychology or Sociology Degree with Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency):  Certification or Licensure in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention; Certification or Licensure in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling

Certification and Licensures in Option of Study:
Health Promotion and Fitness: Certified strength and conditioning specialist, certified personal fitness trainer, certified performance specialist, certified sports performance coach, certified lifestyle management coach, certified group fitness instructor, certified sports nutritionist, exercise specialist, health fitness instructor

Nutrition: Certified nutrition support clinician; certified diabetes educator; certified specialist in pediatric nutrition; certified specialist in renal nutrition; certfied specialist in sports dietetics; certified specialist in gerontological nutrition; certified specialist in oncology nutrition ; certified lactation consultant; international board certified lactation consultant; certified health educator; certified dietary manager; ServSafe Certification

Substance Abuse/Addictions (& Psychology or Sociology Degree with Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency):  Certification or Licensure in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention; Certification or Licensure in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling (CADC, LADC)

Career Positions of our Graduates:

Health Promotion and Fitness:  Fitness specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator/Coach, Health Educator, Community Health Educator

Nutrition:  Clinical Dietitian (requires Registered Dietician (RD)); Foodservice manager/director (can be RD or non-RD); Clinical Nutrition Manager (requires RD); Dietetic Technician (DTR); Dietetic Assistant/Clerk (non-RD position)

Substance Abuse/Addictions (& Psychology or Sociology Degree with Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency):  Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor/Therapist (License or Certification in Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling required),  Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Specialist, Mental Health Practitioner, Nurse (requires additional coursework in Biology, Chemistry and  advanced academic work in nursing).

Workplaces of our Graduates:
Health and Fitness: Fitness centers, health centers, hospitals, high schools, community centers, clinics, corporate wellness, sports performance centers

Nutrition: Health care setting (hospital, rehabilitation facility, nursing home)
Community agency/public health programs (WIC, Head Start, State Cooperative Extension Offices); School/College/University Dining Services; Corporations (such as Aramark, General Electric, grocery store chains); Private Practice; Physician’s Office; Spas / Wellness Centers

Substance Abuse/Addictions (& Psychology or Sociology Degree with Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency):  Mental Health Clinics, College Counseling Centers, Hospitals, Prevention Centers, Schools