Enroll in Graceland’s Allied Health degree plan and put your compassion to work with a career helping others.
An allied health major is ideal for those with an interest in rehabilitative or sports medicine. It is for anyone looking to work in healthcare who isn’t interested in medicine sciences or nursing. Almost 60% of the U.S. healthcare workforce can be considered a part of allied health and is essential to the wellness and delivery of the healthcare industry as a whole. Although the profession differs from nursing or medicine, the same scientific principles are taught and used in our Allied Health degree plan and in the workforce.
The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health program is designed both for students who want to immediately enter the professional world upon graduation as well as students entering post-graduate degree programs in the fields of athletic training, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other allied health professions.
Upon graduation, completed with your Allied Health degree, you will have an in-depth understanding of: biomechanics, functional anatomy, nutrition, and movement science. Depending upon your chosen track, you may also learn about exercise physiology, evidence based research and application, motor learning, coaching, exercise program planning and implementation, and more.
Choose the path that fits your goals. Every Allied Health student completes a strong science foundation before specializing in one of seven career-focused tracks. These tracks allow the student to tailor their education to their intended professional path or graduate program.
Lead, mentor, and inspire athletes while helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. Graceland brings together sports science, leadership, psychology, and real coaching experience to prepare you for coaching opportunities at the youth, high school, or college level while developing leadership skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
Possible Career Paths: Youth Coach • High School Coach • College Coach • Athletic Administration
Help people and communities live healthier lives through careers in wellness, prevention, and health education. Graceland combines exercise science, nutrition, leadership, and real-world experience to prepare you to create programs that improve health in workplaces, schools, healthcare organizations, and communities.
Possible Career Paths: Community Health • Corporate Wellness • Public Health • Health Education
Help people improve their health, perform at their best, and prevent disease through better nutrition. Graceland gives you a strong foundation in nutrition science, biology, chemistry, and human health—preparing you for graduate school, professional certifications, and careers that help others live healthier lives.
Possible Career Paths: Registered Dietitian • Sports Nutrition • Community Nutrition • Wellness Specialist
Help athletes recover from injuries, prevent future setbacks, and perform at their best. Graceland gives you a strong foundation in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and human movement while building the knowledge and hands-on experience you’ll need to get into athletic training or chiropractic programs—and succeed once you’re there.
Possible Career Paths: Athletic Trainer • Chiropractor • Sports Medicine • Rehabilitation
Help people recover from surgery, regain mobility, and get back to the activities they enjoy most. Graceland builds your foundation through challenging science courses, hands-on learning, and the critical thinking skills physical therapy programs look for—preparing you for graduate school and the challenges that come with it.
Possible Career Paths: Physical Therapist • Sports Physical Therapist • Pediatric Physical Therapist • Rehabilitation
Help people overcome physical, mental, and everyday challenges so they can live more independent, fulfilling lives. Graceland combines science, psychology, and hands-on learning to prepare you for graduate school and a career focused on helping people do the things that matter most to them.
Possible Career Paths: Occupational Therapist • Pediatric Occupational Therapist • Rehabilitation • Geriatric Care
Help athletes and clients build strength, improve performance, and reach their fitness goals. Graceland combines exercise science, biomechanics, nutrition, and hands-on training to prepare you for careers in personal training, strength and conditioning, workplace wellness, or graduate school in a related field.
Possible Career Paths: Personal Trainer • Strength & Conditioning Coach • Performance Coach • Corporate Wellness
Want to see more detail about the coursework you’ll take? Visit the Allied Health program in the academic catalog.
Exclusively for students majoring in Allied Health, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Information Technology, and Data Science, the Resch Scholars Program rewards high-performing science students through a combination of enhanced learning opportunities and the Resch Scholars Program scholarship. The scholarship is for a variable amount up to full tuition and is renewable for up to four years.
To be eligible, students must also hold a 3.0+ GPA (3.5+ GPA for full tuition) and Graceland must receive a completed FAFSA by January 1, 2024. Be sure to use Graceland’s FAFSA code 001866. Other eligibility and renewal requirements can be found on the Resch Scholars website at the link below.
99% of students on the Lamoni campus receive financial aid.
As you consider college, you want a simple, easy-to-understand formula designed to ensure that the one-of-a-kind Graceland Experience is within reach for your family. Undergraduate tuition includes our unique Transformational Leadership major, and we offer generous financial aid and scholarships to all of our students, making Graceland as affordable, if not moreso, than most public universities.
Each of the allied health concentrations will lead students to an amazing career helping others. With our Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, there are a variety of careers you can go into, such as personal training or corporate wellness or even continue your education to become a physical therapist or chiropractor. Although the profession differs from nursing or applied medicine, allied health uses the same scientific principles, and with over 60% of our healthcare industry being categorized as allied health, the roles are crucial:
….and many more rewarding career paths!
Learn from professors with experience in physical therapy, athletic training, nutrition, coaching, exercise science, and healthcare research.
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