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DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Health Sciences Major
BS
On-Campus
Main Campus
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
DEPARTMENT
Empower healing bodies, sharpen critical minds, and prepare to lead the future of health profession with SEMO's Health Sciences Program.
SEMO’s Health Sciences program prepares you for graduate study and careers in healthcare through a strong foundation in anatomy, research, community health and human performance. Gain the knowledge and experience needed to pursue professional programs in areas such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training.
Where Bold Ideas Take Shape in health sciences
Right here in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, discover how a bachelor’s in health sciences at SEMO can prepare you for a wide range of healthcare careers. As a health sciences major, you’ll build a strong scientific foundation while gaining hands on experience that prepares you for graduate study and in demand health professions.
- Be prepared to enter numerous health fields and satisfy most pre-requisites for professional graduate programs.
- Participate in faculty-led research and present data findings at professional conferences.
- Prepare to enter a Master's degree program at Southeast Missouri State University.
What Can You Do With a Bachelor's in Health Sciences?
A bachelor’s degree in health sciences provides a strong foundation for careers in healthcare, rehabilitation and related industries. Many graduates continue their education through professional healthcare programs, while others pursue careers supporting patient care, wellness and health technology.
Employment Opportunities of Recent Health Sciences major Graduates
Biomedical Equipment Sales Prosthetics and Orthotics Employment in Fitness/Rehabilitation Industries
Graduate Program Opportunities of Recent Health Sciences major Graduates
Health Sciences students at SEMO complete coursework that supports preparation for professional programs in healthcare. Your academic experience can help prepare you for graduate pathways including:
Physician Assistant (PA) Programs Professional Program in Allied Health: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Master of Science in Athlet ic Training (MSAT)
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Bachelor of Health Sciences Jobs & Outcomes
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$60k
Athletic Trainer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an athletic trainer is $60,250.
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$98k
Occupational Therapist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an occupational therapist is $98,340.
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$101k
Physical Therapist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a physical therapist is $101,020.
Turn Ambition into Action
The health sciences major allows you to create a focus in the allied health fields. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
- BI163/063 Evolution and Ecology (4)
- BS113/013 Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
- BS114/014 Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
- CH184/185 General Chemistry/Lab (4)
- ED535 Trauma Informed Professional (3)
- FN235 Nutrition for Health (3)
- FN255 Nutrition I (3)
- HL113 Medical Terminology (3)
- HL120 Health Perspectives (3)
- HL303 Research Methods (3)
- HL320 Community Health (3)
- HL331/031 Exercise Psychology and Lab (4)
- HL350 Issues and Trends in Motor Learning (3)
- MA116 Precalculus A (3)
- PE464 Kinesiology (3)
- PH120/020 Introductory Physics I/Lab (5)
- PY101 Introduction to Psychology (3)
- PY220 Psychological Development Across the Lifespan (3)
- PY440 Psychopathology (3)
- SO101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
- TS105 Exploring Allied Health Careers (1)
- TS300 Application Seminar in Health Science (1)
- TS401 Culturally Responsive Healthcare (3)
- TS412 Topics for Healthcare Professionals (3)
Choose 3 hours:
- MA223 Elementary Probability and Statistics (3)
- SW242 Statistics for Social Scientists (3)
Upper Division Electives - Choose 12 hours*
- XX300 - 599 (12)
Some requirements may be fulfilled by coursework in major.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences –6 hours
- Constitution Requirement –3 hours
- Written Communication –6 hours
- Oral Communication –3 hours
- Natural Sciences –7 hours (from two disciplines, one to include a lab)
- Mathematics –3 hours
- Humanities & Fine Arts –9 hours (from at least two disciplines)
- Additional requirements –5 hours (to include UI100 for native students)
- Civics examination
First Year
Fall Semester (15 Hours)
- UI100 (1)
- BS113/013 (4)
- EN100 (3)
- MA116 (3)
- TS105 (1)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- BS114/014 (4)
- EN140 (3)
- FN235 (3)
- PY101 (3)
- HL120 (3)
Second Year
Fall Semester (16 Hours)
- CH184/185 (4)
- PY220 (3)
- SO101 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- FN255 (3)
- HL331/031 (4)
- MA223 or SW242 (3)
- General Education (3)
- General Education (3)
Third Year
Fall Semester (17 Hours)
- HL113 (3)
- HL303 (3)
- HL320 (3)
- ED535 (3)
- PH120/020 (5)
Spring Semester (16 Hours)
- BY163/063 (4)
- PE464 (3)
- TS300 (1)
- TS401 (3)
- TS412 (3)
- Elective (2)
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (12 Hours)
- HL350 (3)
- PY440 (3)
- Upper Division Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
Spring Semester (12 Hours)
- Upper Division Elective (3)
- Upper Division Elective (3)
- Upper Division Elective (3)
- Elective (3)
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701