B.S. in Health Education, concentration in Allied Health
The Bachelor’s in Health, with a concentration in Allied Health, program provides a background in health sciences, health education, and an opportunity to complete professional school prerequisites. Students select electives from a list of prerequisites for specific professional schools.
Graduates gain the academic background to work in a variety of health-related settings such as government health agencies (e.g., local public health departments), voluntary health organizations (e.g., American Heart Association), hospitals, businesses, and other health-related organizations, even if they decide not to attend a professional school.
Each student completes courses that provide an academic foundation. Additionally, students receive required health science and health education coursework, which includes but is not limited to Introduction to the Health Education Profession, Community Health, Human Diseases, Drugs and Society, Grant Writing, and Professional Practice in Health Education.
ADMISSIONS
For more information about admission to the Allied Health option, review the Undergraduate Admissions information.
How to ApplyProgram Details
Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science in Health Education
Concentration: Allied Health
Program Delivery: Traditional
Program Hours: 120
Contact Advisors
Kaylee Webb
Academic Advisor I (Last Names A-D)
Katie Coley
Academic Advisor I (Last Names E-K)
Kaileigh Roan
Academic Advisor II, Allied Health (Last Names L-P), School Health
Kaitlyn Hiney
Academic Advisor II, Allied Health (Last Names Q-S), Motor Behavior (Last Names S-Z)
Frequently Asked Questions
Bachelor's
I still have questions. Who can I contact to help me?
Please feel free to contact our front office at 979-845-4530 for further questions.
I am a transfer student and I want to change my major to an HLKN program. What courses will transfer?
For courses not specified in our transfer requirements per major, refer to our Transfer Course Equivalency Guide.
How can these programs help me get into professional school?
Our programs typically have pre-requisites built in, or can be paired with courses offered at Texas A&M. Your advisor will work with you on your academic goals while keeping graduation a top priority. You will be encouraged to get in contact with the Professional School Advising Office; they provide resources and services that can help you get into the professional school of your choice.
What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Estimate your attendance cost.
Please note: you must update the program hours.
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.