MS in Allied Health: Exercise and Health Science
Location: AU Online
Credits for Degree: 30 semester credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Distance
Standard time to completion: 24 months
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Allied Health with a concentration in Exercise and Health Science is a transformative graduate program that prepares students to become leaders in health promotion, disease prevention, and wellness equity. This degree integrates the science of human performance and physical wellness with a commitment to advancing health equity in underserved and marginalized communities.
Rooted in a mission of social responsibility, the program emphasizes the role of exercise science as a vehicle for health justice. Students explore the complex relationship between physical activity, chronic disease, and systemic health disparities, gaining the skills to design inclusive, culturally-responsive interventions that address the needs of diverse populations.
Through a curriculum that blends advanced coursework in physiology, kinesiology, and public health with applied research and community engagement, students are empowered to create and lead programs that promote wellness, reduce health disparities, and advocate for equitable access to preventive care.
Key Features:
- Emphasis on social determinants of health and culturally-competent care
- Experiential learning through service-based practicum
- Applied research opportunities focused on physical activity and underserved populations
Graduates of this program are equipped to lead in clinical, academic, community, and policy settings-bringing evidence-based exercise and health science practices to populations that have historically been overlooked or underserved. Whether pursuing careers in health education, rehabilitation, wellness program development, or public health advocacy, alumni of this program are prepared to be agents of change and champions of justice for the common good.
Mission: To prepare competent health professionals who self-reflect on personal values and bias to embrace the diversity and value of all humanity and become catalysts for healthcare change through the lens of social justice.
Licensure: There is no national licensure required in this program.
Admission Requirements:
- Complete online application
- Submit official transcripts from all previous institutions directly to the Graduate School Admissions Department.
- Meet the evidence of capacity for graduate study:
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all undergraduate coursework
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Professional Resume
- Personal Essay
- Virtual interview with Program Chair Dr. Key
Current Tuition and Fees
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