Health Studies (B.S.)
Patsy H. Haslam School of Health Sciences

Regional Accreditation — The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. Affordable Tuition — Full-time financial aid availability and reasonable costs. Faculty — Academic credentials and real-world experience. Cohort Program - complete the program major with the same group of peers from start to finish.

Why choose a career in Health Studies?
Mountain State University’s health studies program appeals to students who wish to prepare for various professional and graduate programs in the field of health care. Our health studies program prepares health professionals for leadership roles in health care organizations.

Why choose MSU?
In a word, options! Health studies students at Mountain State University have the flexibility to select 48 hours of coursework from a variety of classes in the health disciplines, as well as an additional 36 hours in courses that are supportive of health studies, such as chemistry, biology, gerontology, psychology and including courses such as marketing and office management. Our interdisciplinary health studies curriculum balances the lab sciences with a range of liberal arts courses, giving you a firm foundation for your advanced degree in health sciences.

What can I study?
Students who have an associate degree or significant transfer credit in a health science field and wish to purse an individualized health science program can draw from a broad base of coursework to complete your Bachelor of Science in Health Studies at MSU. With the guidance of your student advisor, you can select from a variety of courses to tailor your health studies degree to fit the career of your dreams!

What are my career options?
Health care organizations such as hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care services, nursing homes, hospice care, and health insurance companies may seek graduates with a degree in heath studies. Students who are considering graduate education in public health, health administration, dental, veterinary, or other health-oriented fields will find that a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Mountain State University can help you discover your success!

Please see our catalog for degree and program requirements.