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Prepare to Make a Difference in Health and Wellness.

Explore programs connected to health, science, wellness, prevention and community care. Whether you are interested in public health, biology, kinesiology, exercise science, chemistry or other health-related fields, Stan State can help you take the next step toward your goals. 

Which Health Direction Interests You?

Health and wellness careers can begin in many ways. Explore programs that connect your interests in science, people, movement and community health.

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Support Community Health

Explore programs connected to prevention, wellness, public health and helping communities thrive.

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Study Life and Science

Build a foundation in biology, chemistry and science-based preparation for future health-related goals. 

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Promote Movement and Wellness

Explore the connection between physical activity, human movement, wellness and performance.

Explore Programs Connected to Health and Wellness 

These programs can support students interested in health, wellness, science, prevention, human movement and preparation for health-related careers or graduate study.

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Public Health Promotion 

Prepare to support healthier communities through prevention, education, outreach and wellness-focused work. 

About Public Health Promotion

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Biological Sciences  

Study living systems and build a science foundation that can support a range of health, research or graduate school goals. 

About Biological Sciences

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Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Explore human movement, physical activity, wellness and performance through a health-focused lens.  

About Kinesiology & Exercise Science

 
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 Chemistry

Build a foundation in chemical principles that can support science, laboratory, health-related or graduate study goals.

About Chemistry

 

 

Featured Student, Tory Sumbler

Meet Tory Sumbler

See Health, Science and Community Impact in Action. 

At Stan State, students can connect classroom learning with real-world issues in healthcare, policy and community well-being. See how Biological Sciences student Tory Sumbler is building a path that bridges medicine, public policy and service.

Read Tory's Story

Prepare for Opportunities in Many Fields

Depending on your program, interests and experience, this area of study can support many next steps, including:

  • Healthcare
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary
  • Graduate Study in Science
  • Community Health & Public Health Education 
  • Wellness and Prevention
  • Biological and Laboratory Sciences
  • Exercise, Fitness and Human Movement
  • Professional Chemistry or Laboratory Work
  • Education

Where Are You in Your College Journey?

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First-Time Freshman

Starting college for the first time? Learn about admissions requirements, dates and next steps.  

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Transfer Student 

Ready to bring your college credits with you? Learn how to transfer to Stan State.  

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Returning Student

Started college and ready to return? Review your next steps.

See if Stan State feels like the right fit. 

A campus visit can help you picture yourself here, explore student support resources and get a feel for the Warrior community.

Book a Tour

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Ready to take the next step?

Tell us more about your goals and choose the option that fits where you are in your journey. 

Updated: August 28, 2026