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Spalding University

Health Science

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Our Bachelor of Science in Health Science prepares students to work in healthcare systems or organizations providing health-related services to individuals, groups or communities. There are also pathways to help students transition into a graduate program in health science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training or nursing.

Master of Science in Health Science

Our Master of Science in Health Science combines the best of traditional and complementary therapies. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote comprehensive wellbeing and work in various healthcare, wellness and community settings.

Pathways

Athletic Training

Entry-Level Athletic Training is a 3 + 2 program which prepares students to complete degree requirements after the Junior Year and begin Athletic Training graduate degree courses in their senior year. Upon receiving the bachelor’s degree, students continue for the final year in the Athletic Training graduate program.

Occupational Therapy

We offer two pathways for students interested in pursuing a doctorate in occupational therapy. Preparation for Occupational Therapy is designed for students wishing to apply for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy upon graduation. Our OTA to BSHS is a program designed to fast-track occupational therapy assistants into the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Physical Therapy

Early Entry Physical Therapy is a 3 + 3 option for students to enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program after their junior year. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree after completing the first year DPT program coursework.

$62,860

Median Annual Wage for Health Education Specialist in 20231

7%

Projected Employment Growth for Health Education Specialists From 2023 – 20332

About 6,700

Openings for Health Education Specialists Are Projected Each Year From 2023 – 20331

1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, August 29). Health Education Specialists. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/health-educators.htm

Be Prepared To Work in a Variety of Health-Based Organizations With a Versatile Health Care Degree

Our bachelor’s degree gives you the option to transition successfully to a variety of graduate level professional training programs including athletic training, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. With the added benefit of significant experiential learning opportunities, the Bachelor of Science in Health Science is the ideal selection to achieve your degree while exploring the best healthcare career option for you.

With our Master of Science in Health Science, graduates from this program will do more than treat symptoms; they nurture the entire individual — body, mind and spirit. Whether you work in healthcare or want to change careers, our program is open to all, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow and improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

As health and wellness gains greater public attention, the need for a comprehensive approach to healthcare has never been clearer. Our health science degrees perfectly align with the evolving healthcare landscape, addressing the growing demand for integrative health services.

Block Schedule

Spalding University offers a unique block schedule to make your life easier. With six-week sessions separated by one-week breaks, this customizable graduate program easily fits into your busy schedule. For full-time working professionals, the course load and classes are manageable and knowledge gained can be applied to any field.

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Individual Attention

Our individual attention and 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio gives you the opportunity to excel further in your career.

Questions? Contact Us

Office of Admissions

Call: (502) 585-7111

Email: admissions@spalding.edu

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