Beaver College of Health Sciences
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Undergraduate Degree Programs
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Graduate Degree Programs healthsciences.appstate.edu
The Beaver College of Health Sciences is dedicated to enhancing health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities in our state and beyond. Prepare for a career in Athletic Training, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Health Care Management, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Recreation Management or Social Work.
Undergraduate Programs Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Care Management
Gain expert knowledge in speech, language, hearing development and disorders that leads to employment in a variety of careers in health and human services or to graduate study in speech-language pathology, audiology or related disciplines.
Develop insight into the business and administrative areas of the health care industry, including patient access, revenue cycle management, project management and the economics of health care.
ON CAMPUS
CAREER PATHS: Entry-level
and audiology
work in speech pathology
CAREER PATHS: Entry-level
positions in health care practices, hospitals, long-term care or insurance
Nutrition and Foods
Exercise Science
ON CAMPUS; NUTRITION AND WELLNESS CONCENTRATION ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE
ON CAMPUS
Pursue a career in exercise and sport science, strength and conditioning, health promotion and clinical health care or advanced graduate study in diverse fields with opportunities to conduct research with world-renowned faculty. CAREER PATHS: Positions
in fitness, wellness and human performance and preparation for health professions graduate programs
Health, Physical Education and Coaching ON CAMPUS
Receive training to be an exceptional teacher who positively impacts K-12 students and promotes a lifetime of physical activity, fitness and health. CAREER PATHS: Certified
ON CAMPUS
health and physical education teachers and coaches in K-12 grades
Study dietetics, food systems management or nutrition and wellness in innovative teaching labs while making strong connections to industries and community organizations. CAREER PATHS: Positions
in hospital settings, school districts, public health organizations and more
Nursing (BSN and RN to BSN) BSN - ON CAMPUS; RN-BSN - ONLINE
Become a health care leader. Pursue evidence-based nursing education in an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills needed to practice in diverse settings in a highly complex health care system. CAREER PATHS: Positions
in hospitals, long-term care, health clinics, public health settings, schools and more
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Public Health
Social Work
Study the science and art of promoting and protecting the health, safety and well-being of communities and populations alongside experienced faculty with a rural health focus. Receive training to lead interventions and social action through community and coalition building, the promotion of environmental and systems change, and advocacy for inclusion of health in all public policies.
Prepare for social work careers in which you'll help individuals, families, groups and communities; provide services; and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice in a variety of human service agencies, as well as other public and non-profit organizations and institutions. Gain real-world experience with a semester long internship.
CAREER PATHS: Positions
CAREER PATHS: Positions
ON CAMPUS
ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE
in public health departments, non-profit agencies and health services management
Recreation Management ON CAMPUS
Become an innovative leader, foster sustainable business operations, govern and promote access to public lands or leverage outdoor amenities to grow local, sustainable economies. Gain real-world experience with diverse internship opportunities in NC and beyond. CAREER PATHS: Positions
in outdoor recreation management, municipal, state and federal park management, campus and university recreation, resort recreation or tourism
Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences state-of-the-art facility located adjacent to Appalachian Regional Healthcare System
in human service agencies, schools, hospitals, justice systems, mental health organizations and more
Online Certificate Programs • Health and Physical Education (graduate) • Nursing Education (graduate) • Public Health Nutrition Practice (graduate) • Sport Science and Coaching (undergraduate)
Holmes Convocation Center houses the Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
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Graduate Programs Athletic Training
Nutrition
Be a part of the longest-running athletic training program in the UNC System and study preventive and emergency care, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation.
Learn how to apply knowledge from biological and nutritional sciences to inform nutritional diagnoses and develop personalized nutrition care plans to help others achieve optimal health and vitality through food.
CAREER PATHS: Health
CAREER PATHS: Community/public
ON CAMPUS
DIETETICS - ON CAMPUS; PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION - ONLINE
care professionals who work with high school, collegiate and professional sports teams, hospitals and physicians, emergency care, rehabilitation clinics and more
health nutrition, government health and non-profit agencies, food system and security organizations and wellness facilities
Occupational Therapy
Exercise Science
ON CAMPUS STARTING IN FALL 2024
ON CAMPUS
Learn how to interpret and apply the latest exercise research and use science as you engage in App State’s state-of-the-art, on-campus laboratories. The program’s coursework will increase your understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, medicine and chiropractic medicine.
Study to become a health care professional focused on working with people across the lifespan, helping them develop or reclaim the skills to do things they want, need or have to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations).
in wellness centers, hospitals, rehabilitation and research laboratories
practice, medically based practice (in hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing and home health agencies), community-based practice through public organizations and private practice
Health Administration
Social Work
Gain the skills and knowledge to become a dynamic and progressive health and wellness industry leader. Online courses are designed for working professionals to incorporate authentic projects and assignments into an active learning environment. CAREER PATHS: Management
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, this program will aid you in engaging in advanced social work practice and making a difference in your community. Training includes coursework in leadership and supervisory skills, as well as program planning and administration.
Nursing
Speech-Language Pathology
Expand your knowledge as a nurse educator and leader. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to teach using simulation, implement staff development strategies and maximize patient care. Graduates of the MSN program are eligible to take the Certified Nurse Educator exam.
Help others find their voice and communicate effectively. Study the prevention, evaluation and management of human communication disorders in a variety of settings. Gain real-world experience under the supervision of practicing speech-language pathologists.
CAREER PATHS: Nurse
CAREER PATHS: Positions
CAREER PATHS: Positions
ONLINE
CAREER PATHS: School-based
ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE
in a variety of health care organizations, including hospitals, long-term care, urgent care, research facilities, mental health facilities, bio-tech organizations, medical health equipment companies and more
ONLINE
CAREER PATHS: Clinical
practice, agency supervision, schools, social service agencies, health care organizations, justice systems and mental health organizations
ON CAMPUS
leaders, educators and managers
in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, community clinics, home health and private practice
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