The Department of Kinesiology, Health, and Imaging Sciences offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs to prepare you for careers in wellness and medicine, or to further your education in graduate or professional school. We offer academically robust programs taught by experienced faculty members who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our small class sizes ensure you'll recieve personal, one-on-one attention from faculty members who see you as more than a number.
As a student, you'll have numerous opportunities to learn practical, hands-on skills. You can also work side-by-side with professors who are actively conducting research through our Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. You have a chance to conduct research as early as your freshman year and will be able to present your findings at MSU's annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and at state, regional and national professional conferences.
These programs are for students who want to help people improve their health and well being through a better understanding of exercise, activity and nutrition. Careers in this area include:
- Sports medicine
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Health and physical education teacher
- Personal training
- Health educator
- Wellness coordinator
- Prevention specialist
- Pre-occupational/physical therapy
- Respiratory therapist
Imaging Sciences programs give you the hands-on clinical skills and knowledge you'll need to pursue an exciting, in-demand career in medical imaging after graduation. A degree from MSU not only prepares you for success, you’ll be able to take pride in the fact that your work helps people lead longer, healthier lives.
We can prepare you for a career as a:
- Radiographer
- Sonographer
- MRI technologist
- CT technologist
We also offer one of the nation’s few online bachelor's programs in radiology/imaging sciences. The Leadership in Medical Imaging online bachelor degree program is designed to prepare working technologists to be competent leaders in radiology/imaging sciences.
To learn more about KHIS programs, schedule a campus visit, where you can tour our facilities, meet faculty members and current students, sit in on classes and more.