Health Science
About the Program
Transform the Future of Healthcare
The Health Science BS gives you a strong foundation in health and wellness. You’ll learn how to improve the health of individuals and communities, while preparing for advanced study or entry-level roles in healthcare and public health.
Customize Your Degree
Health Science (Minor)
This 15-credit hour option enhances any degree with hybrid-format classes teaching personal health, nutrition, behavioral health, epidemiology, and health education.
Just the Facts
Total Credit Hours:
120 Hours
Delivery Format:
Hybrid
Completion Time:
4 years (full-time)
Academic Unit:
Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Additional Resources
Program Highlights
Your Academic Experience
- Pathways into high-demand health careers across Georgia and beyond.
- Hands-on courses in nutrition, epidemiology, and health education.
- Encouraged preparation for Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), a national certification awarded by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).
- Foundation for advanced study in medicine, public health, or allied health fields.
- Support from faculty mentors with healthcare experience.
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Explore job trends, average salaries, and growing opportunities so you can see how your degree connects to meaningful career pathways and the future of your field.
Admission Requirements
Your Pathway to CSU
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
This program has specific admission requirements. These requirements are available in our catalog.
Institutional Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet our institutional admissions requirements to be accepted into Columbus State University.
