Bachelor programs

Community Health

The Bachelor of Science in Community Health prepares students for careers in the broad field of community health. Coursework includes training in health topics, intervention development and evaluation, health behavior theory, policy and teaching methods. The program also prepares students to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, which is given by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). This credential ensures that students are trained and qualified to plan and coordinate community health education programs.

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Elementary Education

In the elementary education program, as a student you are able to complete a teacher certification program in either Grades PK-3, Grades 3-6, or in Grades 3-6, TeachDETROIT.  Successful completion of the selected certification program, along with passing the required Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTCs), leads to a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in the appropriate grade band.

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Exercise and Sport Science

Leap into an active and invigorating career with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science from Wayne State University. You’ll study human health and development in our science-based curriculum, and you’ll apply that knowledge to sport, fitness, human movement systems, and other areas of kinesiology.

The Sport and Exercise Science major readies you for graduate study and leads you to a rewarding career dedicated to improving human performance and wellness.

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Health and Physical Education Teaching

Make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the next generation. The physical education major empowers you to teach PE in grades K-12 in a variety of diverse school settings.

Designed with feedback from the Michigan Department of Education and local administrators, our program combines theoretical knowledge, practical experiences and hands-on teaching to prepare you to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification.

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Secondary Education

Become a top-notch educator with the Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed) in Secondary Education. By completing this program, you can earn a Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate in one of 4 subject areas, teaching grades 7-12: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

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Special Education

Does the idea of teaching children and young adults with cognitive impairment interest or excite you? Wayne State University’s special education major combines hands-on teaching experience with rigorous classroom learning to prepare you to teach students with cognitive impairment (CI).

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Sport Management

Turn your passion for athletics into a rewarding career. Wayne State University’s sport management major combines in-depth coursework with real-world internships, giving you the skills and experience you need to thrive.

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