Academic Departments
Athletic Training Department
The Athletic Training Department contains an accredited entry-level (BS) and accredited MS degree education program. Athletic Training Clinical Education involves experiential learning and community engagement and includes active participation and problem solving by the student. The Athletic Training Department provides high quality health care to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on campus through the division of Athletic Training Services. The newly approved Physician Assistant program and Doctor of Physical Therapy program will both be opening soon.
Department of Advanced Practice Nursing
The Department of Advanced Practice Nursing offers a master's degree program with concentrations for family nurse practitioner, nurse administrator, and nurse educator along with post-master's certificate options. A newly approved Doctor of Nursing Practice will be opening soon.
Department of Baccalaureate Nursing
The Department of Baccalaureate Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing for students entering without RN or LPN licensure.
Department of Baccalaureate Nursing Completion
The Department of Baccalaureate Nursing Completion offers a track for licensed practical nurses (LPN-BS) and a track for registered nurses (RN-BS) to complete the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing.
Department of Health, Safety, & Environmental Health Sciences
The departmental programs focus on the prevention of illness, injury, and accidents in association with the promotion of public, environmental, and occupational health and safety. An ongoing demand exists for competent professionals and specialists in the areas of health and safety education, management service, and research, in both the public and private sectors.
Department of Physical Education
The Department of Physical Education offers undergraduate degrees in both Teacher Education and Exercise Science. Coursework for Bachelor of Science degrees in Physical Education prepare students for careers in educational settings while the Exercise Science curriculum is designed for students interested in careers such as fitness specialists, exercise physiologists, fitness center managers and geriatric fitness specialists.
Department of Recreation and Sport Management
Concentrations offered by the Department of Recreation and Sport Management include Recreation Management & youth leadership, Sport management, and Recreation Therapy