The basic goal of our baccalaureate degree programs is the development of well-educated professionals, capable of contributing within the context of their chosen specialty, to the quality of Education and Human Services in our society. The fundamental thrust of our graduate program is to enhance the academic and professional capabilities of educators serving the wellness needs of our communities and schools, as well as those in the business and industrial sectors. Students are educated for careers in the health care industry, in public and corporate education, and in the sports, recreation, hospitality, and tourism industries. Students are also well prepared for graduate-level education. All programs provide a combination of broad studies in the liberal arts with in-depth education in a professional field.
All programs emphasize clinical and field experience.
The curricula provides students with structure in a discipline as well as flexibility to elect courses in areas other than the academic major. Although the career goals of majors are varied, there are certain common threads. Students tend to be people-oriented, concerned with lifelong activity, and interested in general fitness, wellness and business concepts. These characteristics apply to students preparing for traditional careers as teachers, clinicians, administrators and managers. Successful completion of each degree program results in the granting of the Bachelor of Science degree.