Program Overview
Students majoring in Applied Health Science desire careers in the broad health field. Four options are available depending on students’ career goals. Emphasis is on systems biology and integrating physiology as applied to health.
Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration. Students selecting this option desire a career in physical therapy. Additional graduate work is necessary.
Pre-Professional Concentration. Students choosing this concentration are interested in careers in Health Professions such as medicine, physician’s assistant, chiropractic, or graduate school in health related sciences.
3+2 Articulation Agreement with Thomas Jefferson in Occupational Therapy. Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Science and the Master of Science degree from Thomas Jefferson in 5 years. Students will spend the first three years at Messiah College and then proceed to Jefferson School of Health Professions for the final 2 years of study. There are specific standards of performance for students desiring to pursue this option.
Exercise Science Concentration. Students in this concentration will prepare for careers in fields such as corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, or other wellness positions. In addition, students who are interested in occupational therapy, health promotion, or public health can tailor this major to prepare them for graduate work.
Dedicated faculty and a human performance laboratory are two of the resources that enable Messiah to offer a quality Applied Health Science major. This program equips graduates with the necessary knowledge and abilities to qualify for positions in this highly competitive field.
Major Requirements
Complete the following for your major:
APHS 412: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for Major.
Three credits from the following:
APHS 225 | Research Methods and Statistical Analysis | 3 |
STAT 269 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
Three credits from the following:
Pre-Professional Concentration (41-42)
Select eight credits from the following:
Three to four credits from the following:
Six credits from the following:
Note: Students interested in pursuing medical school should work closely with the Pre-Health advisor and take CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II (4). In addition, CHEM 410 Biochemistry I (4) is strongly recommended.