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  4. BS in Fitness and Wellness and MS Urban Physical Education

BS in Fitness and Wellness and MS Urban Physical Education

5 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Long Island University Brooklyn Campus

Program Overview

The Division of Athletic Training, Health and Exercise Science (ATHES) offers a dual degree program leading to a Bachelors of Science in Fitness and Wellness and a Master of Science in Urban Physical Education Teaching Certification (BS/MS in UPE). This five-year program offers students the opportunity to study in a traditional liberal arts and science environment, as well as in wellness and physical activity settings. When students are accepted into the dual-degree program, the Bachelor of Science degree is awarded at the completion of four years of coursework at 128 credits, and the Master of Science in Urban PE Teaching Certification is awarded at the completion of the fifth year of study, totaling 30 graduate credits.

Program Key Stats

$47890 (Annual cost)



88 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
30
70

1200
6
75

Additional Information & Requirements

LIU online or paper application, Common Application, Essay, Letter of recommendation, Official high school transcript; final high school transcript with proof of graduation is required after admission and before classes begin, SAT and/or ACT scores, IELTS/TOEFL scores (international applicants)

Career Options

  • Graduates with a Health Science degree often go on to careers in physical therapy
  • occupational therapy
  • athletic training
  • pharmacy
  • physician assistant
  • medical imaging
  • health care administration
  • or health information management
  • A major or minor in Health Sciences is also a good foundation for medical school

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