Health Studies

There are few career fields as impactful as health care, particularly preventative health care. Preventative health can increase life satisfaction, create positive relationships and lead to more productive work environments. The University of Central Missouri’s undergraduate Health Studies programs focus on preventative health to prepare you to become a successful and inspirational advocate for healthy lifestyles and policies that affect millions of lives.

UCM’s interdisciplinary approach to Health Studies readies you for many career options

Health care management: Interested in managing a hospital or clinic? Become a leader in health care by adding management elective courses to your Health Studies program.
Corporations and health care: If you’re interested in helping employees at organizations and companies navigate their benefits and stay healthy, you can study human resource management alongside your Health Studies courses.
Health care law: Do you want to work in government or the legal system to create, maintain and improve health care policies? Adding classes from Law or Political Science will help you find the career of your dreams and make positive impacts on individuals, families and communities throughout the nation.

Contact

Karen Doyle, Ph.D., ACSM, CEP
Associate Professor
Health Studies Program Coordinator
Morrow 133
Warrensburg, MO
Tel: 660-543-4662

College of Health, Science and Technology

Department of Nutrition, Kinesiology and Health

96% first destination success rate

Preparation for CHES exam

Interdisciplinary health care approach

Flexible courses

Internship opportunities

Cutting-edge labs

Find your Health Studies future at UCM

Join a diverse and interdisciplinary Health Studies program focused on the corporate, clinical and communal sides of health care:

Real-world experience: Students earning their BS in Health Studies complete 300 hours of work in the field during internships. Many of our courses also integrate volunteer work in the community, so you can serve those most in need while earning credit and building a robust resume.
Travel with Health Studies: Go beyond the classroom and travel to another country to learn about global health and explore a new culture. Past travel opportunities include “A Taste of France with Nutrition,” in which students enjoyed a 10-day tour of France’s cuisine for course credit. Future trip includes traveling to Pura Visa Costa Rica in 2024.
Networking: One of the best ways to find a rewarding career is to build a strong network of peers and professionals who can help you succeed. That’s why, beginning in introductory courses, students in Health Studies meet professionals in the field they’re interested in entering. Faculty advisors also encourage and help students find and implement health initiatives on campus.
Flexible degree options: No matter how hectic your life or work schedule is, you can make time for your education thanks to our online, in-person and hybrid courses.

What can you do with a degree in one of UCM’s Health Studies programs?

Our Health Studies programs boast a 95% job placement rate. This means that when you earn a degree from UCM, you give yourself the best chance to find a meaningful career doing what you love. A degree from one of UCM’s Health Studies programs provides you with the experience and expertise to find entry-level positions in a huge variety of industries and fields, including:

Business
Technology
Health project management
Government
Law
Insurance
Clinical practice

Many of our graduates are accepted into prestigious advanced degree programs to study epidemiology, health administration, occupational therapy and nursing.