Allied Health

The Allied Health major and minor prepares students for one of today’s fastest-growing fields by combining hands-on patient care experience with a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Students build practical skills in clinical assessment, orthopedic examination, and nutrition across the lifespan, while developing the cultural competence and communication strategies essential to working with diverse patient populations. Through interprofessional coursework and active, applied learning, students graduate ready to launch a healthcare career or move directly into graduate study.

Program Requirements

Degree Options

Major: 60 Total Credit Hours
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Minor: 21 Total Credit Hours

Careers

Faculty & Contact

Connect with the faculty who teach and mentor Allied Health students.

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David Castillo

Lecturer of Kinesiology & Health Sciences
B.S.: The University of Texas at San Antonio; M.S.: The University of Texas at San Antonio
KarlaFrancioni

Karla Francioni

Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies
B.S.: Milikin University; M.S.: University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Ph.D.: University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
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Shelia Kustelski

Lecturer of Kinesiology and Health Studies
B.S.: Cumberland University; M.B.A.: King University
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Meghan Tackett-Trella

Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies
B.S.: Valdosta State University; M.A.: Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D.: Concordia University Chicago

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