Which major is right for you?

What does a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist do?

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialists educate, monitor, and support patients with various conditions after their initial diagnosis of asthma, heart attack, angina, coronary artery disease, and other conditions. These professionals achieve these goals through creating customized exercise plans, making sure the patient understands their condition, and suggesting treatment options.  

Which undergraduate major might be right for you?

• Exercise Science

What does a chiropractor do?

Chiropractors are allied health care specialists that diagnose and treat patients through using the body’s own ability to heal itself without pharmacological intervention. They focus on the relationship between the body’s nervous system and structure (mainly the spine) to prevent or restore the patient’s health by using hands-on techniques to adjust imbalances in a patient’s skeletal system (the spine).

Which undergraduate majors might be right for you?

• Exercise Science: Medical Science Concentration
• Health Sciences: Planned Clinical

What does an occupational therapist do?

Occupational therapists focus on the health and wellness rehabilitation of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives due to physical, developmental, social, or emotional problems. They use the "occupations" of self-care, work, and play/leisure activities to increase independence, enhance development, and/or prevent disability. 

Which undergraduate majors might be right for you?

• Occupational Science/Occupational Therapy

If the major is full, considering the following pathways to graduate school:

• Exercise Science: Medical Science Concentration*
• Health Sciences: Planned Clinical Emphasis*

*Combine these majors with an occupational science minor

What does an physical therapist do?

Physical therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating movement dysfunctions through stretching, exercising, manual manipulation, and other modalities. They educate patients on proper exercise techniques, provide at home exercises to enhance the rehabilitation, and assist in the proper use of rehabilitative medical equipment.

Which undergraduate majors might be right for you?

• Clinical Health Studies/Physical Therapy

If the major is full, considering the following pathways to graduate school:

• Exercise Science: Medical Science Concentration
• Health Sciences: Planned Clinical Emphasis
• Public and Community Health