Pre-Professional Programs
Our pre-professional tracks in occupational therapy, athletic training, and health administration are specifically designed to give you a competitive edge for graduate school applications or entry-level positions for those aspiring to leadership roles or advanced studies in health-related fields.
Careers in Pre-Professional Programs
- Occupational Therapist
- Athletic Trainer
- Healthcare Administrator
Potential Salary
Median Salary $80,820
Pre-Professional Programs Degrees at MSU
Pre-Athletic Training
The Pre-Athletic Training emphasis is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Athletic Training. Learn more about majors, policies, and courses to consider with a Pre-Athletic Training focus.
Pre-Healthcare Administration
The Healthcare Administration Preparation emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Healthcare Administration.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Learn more about majors to consider with your Pre-Physical Therapy degree, policies and courses.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Learn more about majors to consider with your Pre-Occupational Therapy degree, policies and courses.
Pre-Athletic Training
The Pre-Athletic Training emphasis is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Athletic Training. Learn more about majors, policies, and courses to consider with a Pre-Athletic Training focus.
Pre-Healthcare Administration
The Healthcare Administration Preparation emphasis in Applied Health Science is for students seeking to pursue a graduate degree in Healthcare Administration.
Pre-Physical Therapy
Learn more about majors to consider with your Pre-Physical Therapy degree, policies and courses.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Learn more about majors to consider with your Pre-Occupational Therapy degree, policies and courses.
Advising
The Department of Human Performance offers undergraduate majors in Exercise Science (General and Practitioner tracks), Health and Physical Education Teaching, Sport Management, Physical Education and Developmental Adapted Physical Education, Pre-Professional tracks, along with minors in Developmental Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Coaching and Sport Medicine.
Related Programs
Applied Health Science
From undergraduate degrees in alcohol and drug studies to public health or public health education, school health education, pre-occupational therapy, pre-athletic training, or pre-health administration, you'll graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in the health science field through one of these rewarding careers.
Athletic Training
The master's degree in athletic training prepares professionals to treat physically active patients as an integral part of an integrated health care team. As one of the oldest and most respected athletic training programs in the nation, students will graduate prepared to launch their career in this diverse field.
Exercise Science
The Exercise Science Program at Minnesota State Mankato is designed to provide a comprehensive, science-based, and human-centered education. With access to renowned educators and the cutting-edge facilities at the Holbrook Exercise Physiology Center, students are encouraged to pursue their big ideas and develop the skills necessary to succeed in the evolving and rewarding field of exercise science.
Sport Management
The Sport Management program at Minnesota State Mankato is a specialized business degree that focuses on essential topics such as marketing, event management, facility operations, and financial management within the sports context. The comprehensive program prepares graduates to lead, innovate, and leverage opportunities in the fast-evolving sports management industry.
Department of Pre-Professional Programs
College of
Allied Health and Nursing
The College of Allied Health and Nursing is a thriving community dedicated to preparing future leaders in nursing, communication sciences, and health-related fields. With state-of-the-art learning centers, real-world experiences clinical practicums and fieldwork, and strong community connections, students gain the hands-on training needed for success. Committed to equity and inclusion, we create an environment where all learners can excel and make a meaningful impact in health and wellness.