A master's in applied nutrition online can prepare you for a career working as a nutritionist, counselor, wellness coach, or health educator.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Online
Healthcare
In demand job opportunities. Competitive salaries. The chance to change a life or the world. SEMO has the credentials to propel your healthcare career.
The nation’s attention has never been more focused on addressing critical healthcare needs, creating a demand for skilled professionals who can shape the future of health services. At Southeast Missouri State, our students are focused on all aspects—from research and data to technology and innovation, from prevention to care. We offer 60+ degree options in the health professions, so however you want to make a difference, we have the path for you. We’ve reinvented our programs to incorporate emerging needs such as data visualization, computational science, online healthcare modalities, and electronic documentation. Plus, hands-on training at world class facilities both on and off campus will give you a competitive edge in the job market, so you secure Tomorrow’s Careers Today.
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The options for degrees in healthcare are vast. SEMO has many different programs to choose from. Check them out! Ready to apply and get started making waves in healthcare? You can do that too. Confused? Overwhelmed? We've got you covered. Request more information and an admission counselor will get back to you and guide you forward with SEMO.
Benefits of a SEMO Healthcare Degree
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SEMO Prepares You
From patient care to research, from management to policy, from wellness to data, healthcare is a big field, and it’s evolving rapidly. We have programs that prepare you for the full scope of options and the emerging changes.
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Telehealth? You Can Do That.
Healthcare is no longer provided only in person, and our programs prepare you for modalities including in-office care, virtual, and telehealth.
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Hands-On Nursing Experience
SEMO's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), combines hands-on clinical practice in diverse healthcare settings with expert faculty instruction, preparing students for high-demand nursing careers with a 93% NCLEX first-time pass rate.
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Learn the Latest Tech
Regardless of the field, most 21st century science jobs involve some form of computational science experience beyond computer programming. At SEMO, you’ll begin developing these skills in your first classes.
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Study Abroad
Our partnership with St. George’s University presents an exclusive pathway to a Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine to elevate your educational experience and fast-track your medical career.
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Partnerships With Prestigious Institutions
SEMO's partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), will transform Mercy Southeast into a teaching hospital, providing SEMO students with early acceptance opportunities to advanced medical programs while addressing physician shortages and improving rural healthcare in Southeast Missouri.
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Supporting Growth
The Roy Blunt Health Professions Hall, a 55,000-square-foot facility, is set to open in 2027, and will provide advanced academic and lab spaces to support growing healthcare workforce needs.
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Less Debt
Many health professions will require education beyond a bachelor’s degree. SEMO's rigorous programs and affordable cost will help you launch an extraordinary career without extraordinary debt.
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$86K
Registered Nurse
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a registered nurse is $86,070.
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$53K
Athletic Trainer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for an athletic trainer is $ 53,840.
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$97K
Physical Therapist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a physical therapist is $97,720.
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$100K
Medical Scientists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a medical scientist is $99,930.
Michelle Allen
Nursing Student
The faculty, you can tell in the way that they teach, the passion that they feel for what they do. I've had a lot of roadblocks, but the people here are amazing. So, when my daughter was sick, my instructor said not to worry, I could focus on her 100% and we got caught up.
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Healthcare Programs
With an athletic training degree, you're prepared for a career as a health care professional.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The communication disorders degree ensures you're prepared for speech-language pathology, audiology, or human communication. You'll study how language develops, the acoustics of speech, audiology and diagnose specific disorders in all ages.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
An environmental science degree in environmental health prepares you for a career focused on climate, sustainability, science, and health. Careers range from scientists to law to teaching.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
A MBA in Health Administration online can prepare you for a career in hospital administration, medical management, or insurance.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Online
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
Gain a base of knowledge so you can satisfy the pre-requisite courses for professional programs such as Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
A healthcare aadministration degree from Southeast Missouri State Univeristy can prepare you for a career in healthcare marketing, human resources, finance, or administrationstration.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
With a healthcare administration degree, you’ll be prepared to dive into the business side of the healthcare industry.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Online
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
A healthcare management informatics degree can prepare you to work in healthcare data management and reporting.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
With a healthcare management degree, you’ll be prepared to take on leadership roles in the healthcare industry.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Online
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
A master of science in healthcare management online can prepare you for a business or management career in the healthcare industry.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Online
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
A healthcare quality degree can prepare you for a career in healthcare marketing, human resources, finance, or administration.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
Learn from hundreds of hours of real-world health and exercise science degree experience before graduation.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
A medical laboratory science degree prepares you for a career in medicine, healthcare, public policy, or research.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The mental health counseling master's degree prepares you for a career as a counselor in various clinical settings as well as schools and government agencies.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
With a nursing degree, you’re prepared for an in-demand career in the medical field.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
In the online nursing program at Southeast Missouri State University, you’ll take your skills to the next level and prepare to take on more roles in nursing.
With a nursing master's degree, you’ll be ready to take you medical career to the next level.
Receive hands-on experience and learn to provide nutrition education to a wide range of patients.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The Nutrition and Exercise Science program prepares students to provide services in nutrition and exercise interventions for the promotion of lifestyle change or performance improvement.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The pre-medical program prepares you for medical school and the path to become a doctor, physician, or surgeon.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The pre-chiropractic program prepares you for chiropractic school and the path to become a chiropractor.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The pre-dental program prepares you for entry into dental school to become a dentist or oral surgeon.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The pre-optometry program prepares you for further education to become an optometrist.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
The pre-PA program at Southeast Missouri State University prepares you for further education to become a physician assistant.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
Prepare to be admitted to a veterinary medicine program with Southeast’s pre-vveterinary mmedicine program.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
With an industrial organizational psychology degree online you'll gain knwoledge of performance appraisal and feedback, work motivation, organizational development, and more to improve the function of organizations.
DEGREE TYPE
Master's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Online
DEPARTMENT
The psychology degree prepares you for a career in social services, education, and business and as a foundation for furthering your education in psychology in graduate school.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
Regional Campus - Kennett
Regional Campus - Sikeston
DEPARTMENT
Southeast Missouri State University offers a graduate certificate in school psychological examiner where students will learn to assess needed services and interventions for students in K-12.
DEGREE TYPE
Certificate
PROGRAM TYPE
Graduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
Receive hands-on experience and learn to provide respiratory therapy to a variety of patients.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
DEPARTMENT
With a social work degree, you’re prepared for an in-demand career in mental health, child welfare, criminal justice, school social work, and public welfare.
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's Degree
PROGRAM TYPE
Undergraduate
LOCATION
Main Campus - Cape
COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT
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