Health and Exercise Science (BS) / Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS) Program
Students complete this accelerated BS/MS program in five years and receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Health and Exercise Science and a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion. Graduates of this program will find opportunities and careers in a variety of fields promoting health, which include research, government programs, weight loss centers, and exercise facilities. Application to this program occurs in the second semester of the student’s junior year and is directed to the School of Sciences and Health Professions’ Director of Admissions. A grade point average of 3.3 is required, but no GRE scores are necessary. The curriculum for this program is described below. Two graduate courses are taken in the senior year and are counted to the undergraduate degree credits and also fulfills two of the graduate course requirements, giving the students a significant reduction in tuition costs.
Program Requirements
First Year
First Year or Sophomore Year
| EXSC 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 |
| EXSC 110 | Form and Function in Resistance Exercise | 2 |
| NUTR 112 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 4 |
| PSYC 101 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 4 |
| STAT 118 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
| BIOL 362 | Kinesiology | 4 |
| BIOL 370 | Internship | 4 |
| CPR with AED Training | |
| Exercise Science Elective from list | |
| NUTR 410 | Research Methods | 3 |
| NUTR 453 | Advanced Topics in Preventative Nutrition | 3 |
| OR | |
| NUTR 455 | Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
BIOL 362: includes lab.
BIOL 370: 8 credits (4 credits in Fall and 4 credits in Spring).
NOTE: For the NUTR 410, NUTR 453, NUTR 455 Sequencing: During the Fall and Spring terms of their senior year, students will work with their advisor and choose either NUTR 453 or NUTR 455 after taking NUTR 410. A minimum 3.0 overall GPA must be maintained and students must earn a B or better in their two graduate courses to continue in the program.
Health and Exercise Science Electives
The above Electives list is not exhaustive and new course offerings will be added. Please consult your advisor or a Department faculty member, as well as Workday, for the latest offerings.