Undergraduate Programs - Health Sciences
As an undergrad, you have two tracks: nursing and health sciences. With our online, interactive platform and state-of-the art simulation lab, your learning will go well beyond the textbook. From the basics of bedside manner to rehabilitating sports injuries, you’ll get hands-on practice so you can serve the greater good.
Get an accelerated, high-quality education in medical surgical courses and all specialty areas including: critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health and community-based learning
Become a future clinician, scholar and leader in health care with our bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Learn holistically from expert faculty to create accessible, inclusive environments with a community that embodies Christian values.
Help others adopt a healthier lifestyle through diet and nutrition. Learn about where food comes from, how its preparation affects its nutritional value and how it is processed by the human body. Our accredited undergraduate dietetics program is designed to provide a high-quality education with a Christian perspective.
Our interdisciplinary program teaches you how to empower your community through wellness, health and fitness. You will examine how the human body functions, moves, and grows stronger, so that you can make a difference in the health care field.
Obtain an education that ties seamlessly into your career goals by becoming an expert in one of our four concentrations. Be a part of serving, healing and preserving family systems as you study lifespan development and relational dynamics. Our Christian mission serves as the foundation for how we teach and serve.
This unique program combines the fundamentals of kinesiology with courses in business and psychology to equip you with the all skills you’ll need to thrive in the field of fitness, wellness, and strength and conditioning. Whatever your desired career path may be, you will be holistically equipped.
Here, you'll get a high quality education in medical surgical courses and all specialty areas including: critical care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health and community-based learning. “Practice before you practice" in our on-campus, state-of-the-art high fidelity patient simulation lab. Begin learning in the health care capital of the U.S.
Develop and carry out plans for patients recovering from illness and injury. Work alongside of clients to improve and maintain their functionality for everyday tasks. With your Pre-Occupational Therapy focus, you will be given opportunities to assess, analyze and create strategies for improvement in a variety of patients.
Let us prepare you to deliver proper care regarding all types of physical injuries. Within Pre-Physical Therapy, you will begin with a foundational knowledge of relevant sciences — biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and kinesiology. Even more, our faculty will assure that you have all the necessary requirements for your future professional school of choice.
The foundation that is laid will later allow you to create treatment plans, prescribe medications, provide health care services to a wide variety of patients, diagnose illnesses and even research complex diseases. Choose the Pre-Physician Assistant focus and we’ll make sure you’re fully equipped in every aspect.
We know psychology has practical application in every facet of life. And, it provides a strong foundation for many career paths. In order to be fully equipped for your career goals, our broad curriculum allows you to explore your personal interests and take advantage of research and internship opportunities.
Whether you want to work in mental health, foster care and adoption, crisis intervention, health care, a school or other sectors, you'll receive the training you need to succeed. Our classrooms hold state-of-the-art technology that will prepare you for your 500 hours of supervised field practicum work and future career.
Hone skills and gain experience in the business, management and marketing aspects of the athletics and fitness industries. With three major league teams and four Division I NCAA schools, Nashville abounds with opportunities to match your sport management passion.
Understanding family history gives great insight and explanation to current attitudes and behaviors. Our experienced faculty will guide you in a holistic study of family’s influence, from infancy to old age. Your courses will include topics such as marriage, family problems and aging — all including real-time situations and collaborative conversations.
Make sense of social interactions. Decipher everyday culture and how it came about. Overall, comprehend human activity. You will gain exposure to family dynamics, race and ethnic groups, child welfare, juvenile justice and aging services.
