Graduate Programs

Athletic Training

ON CAMPUS

Be a part of the longest-running athletic training program in the UNC System and study preventive and emergency care, diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation.

CAREER PATHS: Health care professionals who work with high school, collegiate and professional sports teams, hospitals and physicians, emergency care, rehabilitation clinics and more

Exercise Science

ON CAMPUS

Learn how to interpret and apply the latest exercise research and use science as you engage in App State’s state-of-the-art, on-campus laboratories. The program’s coursework will increase your understanding of exercise physiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, medicine and chiropractic medicine.

CAREER PATHS: Positions in wellness centers, hospitals, rehabilitation and research laboratories

Health Administration

ONLINE

Gain the skills and knowledge to become a dynamic and progressive health and wellness industry leader. Online courses are designed for working professionals to incorporate authentic projects and assignments into an active learning environment.

CAREER PATHS: Management in a variety of health care organizations, including hospitals, long-term care, urgent care, research facilities, mental health facilities, bio-tech organizations, medical health equipment companies and more

Nursing

ONLINE

Expand your knowledge as a nurse educator and leader. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to teach using simulation, implement staff development strategies and maximize patient care. Graduates of the MSN program are eligible to take the Certified Nurse Educator exam.

CAREER PATHS: Nurse leaders, educators and managers

Nutrition

DIETETICS - ON CAMPUS; PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION - ONLINE

Learn how to apply knowledge from biological and nutritional sciences to inform nutritional diagnoses and develop personalized nutrition care plans to help others achieve optimal health and vitality through food.

CAREER PATHS: Community/public health nutrition, government health and non-profit agencies, food system and security organizations and wellness facilities

Occupational Therapy

ON CAMPUS STARTING IN FALL 2024

Study to become a health care professional focused on working with people across the lifespan, helping them develop or reclaim the skills to do things they want, need or have to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations).

CAREER PATHS: School-based practice, medically based practice (in hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing and home health agencies), community-based practice through public organizations and private practice

Social Work

ON CAMPUS AND ONLINE

Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, this program will aid you in engaging in advanced social work practice and making a difference in your community. Training includes coursework in leadership and supervisory skills, as well as program planning and administration.

CAREER PATHS: Clinical practice, agency supervision, schools, social service agencies, health care organizations, justice systems and mental health organizations

Speech-Language Pathology ON CAMPUS

Work with and advocate for people who have diverse communication needs or swallowing difficulties while also engaging with their families. Study how to prevent, assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Gain clinical experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings.

CAREER PATHS: Positions in schools, hospitals, nursing homes, community clinics, home health and private practice