School of Health & Human Sciences: IUPUI

Find the academic program for you

Undergraduate degrees

Work your passion by earning a degree in health or exercise sciences; fitness management and personal training; physical education teacher ed; sports management; or tourism, conventions, and events management.

Graduate & professional programs

13 advanced and professional degrees position you for successful careers or research in health or exercise sciences, nutrition and dietetics, occupational or physical therapies, and physician assistant studies.

Undergraduate certificates & minors

Up your game and grow your expertise by adding a minor or certificate to your undergraduate coursework. Gerontology, coaching, nutrition, events management, and sports marketing are samples of 20 options available for you to pursue.

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Discover the place where you belong

If you want to make life better for the people in our community and around the world, you belong here.

You choose from multiple academic paths, all focused on improving lives through wellness and experiences.

As a student, you can help people live healthier lives, regain movement and function, or maximize their nonworking hours. You could become a teacher, therapist, trainer, or tourism industry manager. You could work in a clinical health profession or the sports world. It’s all up to you.

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An education for dreamers, doers, and leaders

Whether you’re pursuing your first degree or planning to complete your doctorate, you’ll find the program you’re looking for here.

Take the first step on your path to joining us and find out about our admission requirements. We look forward to welcoming you to our close-knit community.

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An experience that changes lives

As a student here, the IU Indianapolis campus will be your home—but your education won’t stop at the classroom door or campus border.

You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the city that surrounds us, building your network and resume, applying your education, and making our community a better place.

Explore our community programs

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And research that shapes the future

From musculoskeletal health to sport and event tourism, the research activities of our faculty are transforming the well-being of our bodies, communities, and economy. Whatever your academic interest, chances are we investigate it, and you can get involved.

Get to know about the innovative research happening at our school.

Learn more about our research

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Take a look at our degree offerings

Exercise Science (B.S. & Ph.D.)

Fitness Management & Personal Training (B.S.)

Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Ph.D.)

Health Sciences (B.S. & M.S.)

Kinesiology (M.S.)

Nutrition & Dietetics (DI-MS, M.S., DND, PPDND)

Occupational Therapy (OTD, PPOTD)

Physical Education Teacher Education (B.S.)

Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)

Sports Management (B.S. & B.S. to M.S. in Sports Analytics )

Tourism, Conventions, & Event Management (B.S.)

Get the scoop on SHHS

We are offering visits to all prospective undergraduate students. Our admissions expert will answer your questions about our academic curriculum, student life, scholarships, and more. Just have questions? Contact our admissions counselor.