{"id":627,"date":"2020-09-25T17:15:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T17:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developmenttwo.marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=627"},"modified":"2025-08-04T15:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T19:47:05","slug":"health-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Gain the foundation for rewarding careers in health and wellness with a B.S. in Health Sciences<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Are you searching for an interdisciplinary major leading to career paths or advanced study in disease prevention, health and wellness, or rehabilitation sciences? If you are, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Marymount University can get you there. With our undergraduate degree in Health Sciences, you\u2019ll be ready for jobs in public health, health promotion, health and fitness assessment, or health care leadership. We&#8217;ll prepare you for the accreditation, certification, or the further education you&#8217;ll need for wellness coaching, exercise programming, and athletic training at commercial, community, and corporate health centers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Marymount\u2019s Health Sciences bachelor\u2019s program&nbsp;consists of a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.smartcatalogiq.com\/2022-2023\/catalog\/marymount-university-catalog-2022-23\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-health-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/health-sciences-b-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/marymount.smartcatalogiq.com\/2022-2023\/catalog\/marymount-university-catalog-2022-23\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-health-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/health-sciences-b-s\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1687528238539000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0A3xISbu1Dyq5vvB8pXnzl\">rigorous curriculum<\/a> in biology, human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, health psychology, stress management, nutrition,&nbsp;and much more.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose from 5 career paths within the Health Sciences B.S. major:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Exercise Science, Strength, and Conditioning&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Our nationally accredited (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caahep.org\/\">CAAHEP<\/a>)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/exercise-science-track\/\">Exercise Science, Strength, and Conditioning<\/a> program provides students with a theoretical understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, physiological, and psychological responses and adaptations to exercise.&nbsp;Students are eligible to sit for&nbsp;national credentialing by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsm.org\/\">American College of Sports Medicine<\/a> (ACSM).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Pre-Physical Therapy&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">For those interested in pursuing a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/doctor-of-physical-therapy\/\">doctoral degree in physical therapy<\/a>, this <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/pre-physical-therapy-track\/\">4-year emphasis<\/a> includes a curriculum in biology, physical sciences, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.smartcatalogiq.com\/en\/2022-2023\/catalog\/marymount-university-catalog-2022-23\/college-of-health-and-education\/school-of-health-sciences\/undergraduate-programs\/\">coursework<\/a> to be eligible to apply for doctoral programs, and is accredited by CAAHEP.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Pre-Professional&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This program, also accredited by CAAHEP, is for those interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/pre-professional-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/pre-professional-studies\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1687528238539000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3imnlZgwyXIqOxrfXG9cLF\">pursuing advanced study in a health science-related professional field<\/a>, such as a master\u2019s degree in occupational therapy (OT), athletic training (AT), or a doctorate in chiropractic medicine (DCM).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Public Health&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This specialization is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/ceph.org\/\">CEPH<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchec.org\/\">NCHEC recommendations<\/a> for students interested in a career or graduate study in <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/health-sciences\/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences\/public-health-track\/\">public health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Pre-Speech-Language Pathology<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This specialization, based on recommendations from the Council of Academic Accreditation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/?srsltid=AfmBOor_X_hp2d712qCALrNfcjuNVyo85BF1DExbVZQ7GTSks8fXBrsR\">American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<\/a>, includes speech-language pathology specific coursework in addition to anatomy and physiology, psychology and development, neurology and public health coursework.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gain the foundation for rewarding careers in health and wellness with a B.S. in Health Sciences Are you searching for an interdisciplinary major leading to career paths or advanced study in disease prevention, health and wellness, or rehabilitation sciences? 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