Health Science Major (BS)
Improve lives, prevent disease, and promote well-being as a Truman Health Science major. This program offers a foundation of knowledge and experience to prepare you for careers in a variety of health-oriented professions.
Under our expert faculty, you’ll study the social, behavioral, and environmental impacts on health. Small class sizes ensure that you and your fellow students are able to receive individualized attention as you learn. Through interdisciplinary coursework, you’ll not only learn skills like policy development and program design, but valuable critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Internships, community projects, service learning, and undergraduate research opportunities ensure you’ll already be actively improving community health before graduation.
Health Science Concentration Options
Choose the concentration area that best fits your professional goals and interests.
Why Truman?
Our nationally accredited program, attesting to the highest program quality for entry into a recognized profession, prepares you for your national certification [Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®)] exam. Our CHES® exam pass rate consistently exceeds national rates!
The Community, Worksite, and Public Health Concentration of the Health Science major is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The concentration was awarded accreditation March 2021. For a copy of the self-study report or CEPH decision letter please contact Rolena Stephenson (rstephenson@truman.edu).
Career Paths
Careers
A Truman Health Science degree opens doors to dynamic and rewarding careers, including but not limited to:
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) – Educated and empower individuals and communities to live healthier lives.
- Epidemiologist of Health Data Specialist – Investigate health trends and inform policy.
- Health Program Coordinator or Policy Analyst – Shape initiatives that promote wellness across populations.
- Patient Educator/Navigator – Guide patients through care and prevention strategies.
- Global Health or Community Wellness Advocate – Address health disparities around the world
Graduate School
Our graduates have an excellent record of success gaining access to a variety of graduate and professional programs in dentistry, health administration, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, and public health at schools including:
- A.T. Still University
- Creighton University
- Saint Louis University
- University of Missouri (Columbia)
- Washington University in St. Louis
Truman students have a high medical acceptance rate of 54% compared to a 41% national average acceptance rate.
Recent Graduates
Sophia M, CHES®
“When I interviewed at OT schools, they were impressed by my background in cadaver anatomy, my work in interprofessional healthcare teams as an undergraduate, and my volunteer experience at the local autism center. I was accepted at every Doctorate in OT school I applied to.”
Alec M, CHES®
“Using Truman’s strong foundation in program planning, after graduation, I started as a Health Program Manager and have been promoted to Public Health Planner at a health department in a large college town. I’m truly making a difference in the health of my community!”
Brooke W, CHES®
“I was accepted to all of the medical schools I applied to and chose my dream school to specialize in Emergency Medicine. My experiences at Truman working ‘hands-on’ in interprofessional clinical education, national legislative advocacy, emergency preparedness trainings, and my peer-reviewed publications and national presentations on disaster and emergency response paved the way for my success.”
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