Why Applied Sciences?
We empower and inspire students to take action, enhancing the health and wellness of individuals in their communities and globally.
Why pursue a degree with the School of Applied Sciences?
At SAS, your education is more than a degree—it's a path to making a meaningful impact.
- Explore a wide range of career paths. Our graduates are researchers, social workers, FBI agents, doctors, event planners, security experts, and more. Whatever you're passionate about, our program will get you there.
- Gain real-world experience through hands-on learning. Benefit from internships, clinical placements, shadowing, and service-learning that are built into our curriculum.
- Customize your degree. With nine diverse undergraduate programs, many offering unique specialization areas, you can tailor your education to match your unique career aspirations.
- Accelerate your path. With GradSHARK Launch PAAD, you can reduce your time and cost while earning an undergraduate and graduate degree at the same time.
Voice of Experience
"I just got accepted to the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine! With my knowledge of exercise science and my love for kids, I would love to connect the two and ultimately go into pediatric rheumatology."