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Pre-professional Programs

Offered as: major

A variety of majors can put pre-health students on track to attend medical, dental, physical therapy, chiropractic, or other professional health programs upon graduation. These programs include: diet and exercise, kinesiology (pre-health professions option), nutritional science, and child life specialization.

A Child, Adult, and Family Services bachelor's degree can serve as the foundation for a professional degree in family law, pediatrics, and gerontology.

Strengths of the program

National concern for the condition and well-being of our population has health-related careers as one of the fastest growing job sectors. College of Human Sciences programs such as Diet and Exercise, Kinesiology and Health, Nutritional Science, and Child Life Specialization prepare students for pre-professional programs in dentistry, medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic care, and veterinary medicine.

4-year plans

Current and past course syllabi

For current and recent class syllabus examples go to the Class Websites page for the appropriate department:

  • For Nutritional Science the department is Food Science and Human Nutrition.
  • For Diet and Exercise the departments are Food Science and Human Nutrition and Kinesiology.
  • For Kinesiology the department is Kinesiology.
  • For Child, Adult, and Family Services the department is Human Development and Family Studies.

Scholarships and financial aid

College of Human Sciences scholarships: Students complete one online form to apply for all college-level and department-level scholarships. The online form is generally available from November through February.

Career possibilities

Kinesiology and Health related careers:

  • Chiropractor
  • Doctor in health, medicine, or sports medicine
  • Physical therapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physician assistant

Nutritional Science related careers:

  • Dentist
  • Doctor
  • Optometrist
  • Pharmacist
  • Physician assistant
  • Podiatrist
  • Nurse practitioner

Child, Adult, and Family Services related careers:

  • Family law
  • Pediatrics
  • Gerontology

Transfer plans

Related majors and minors