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Be a Force for Change with a Degree in Health Sciences
The healthcare industry is changing rapidly. From preventing illness to promoting wellness, the goals of healthcare providers adapt based upon the needs of the communities they serve. If you want to be a forward-thinking professional who is equipped to excel in the healthcare industry, a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences is for you.
Focused on improving access to health and wellness services, what you learn as part of the Health Sciences major creates a solid foundation for whatever your future has in store.
Hit the Ground Running with a Degree in Health Sciences
Majoring in health sciences prepares you to solve real-world challenges related to common health issues facing our world today, like serving the needs of an aging population or finding ways to address victims of the widespread opioid crisis. The cross-disciplinary curriculum readies you for broad roles in health and wellness with courses in medical terminology, community mental health, public administration and public health.
Your general education courses will help sharpen your critical thinking and communication skills and professional core courses familiarize you with the language, theories and principles of health sciences. You’ll tailor your major to your career interests with a variety of elective courses.
Prepare for a Variety of Roles in Health in Wellness
As the need for healthcare services increases, the demand for health sciences professionals will also continue to grow. As a Health Sciences major, you will learn how to apply basic theories and research findings to create strategies that promote wellness, reduce disparities, strengthen community partnerships and increase access to affordable healthcare. Through your coursework, you will gain a solid understanding of how existing policies influence the availability of care to the public.
Upon earning your degree, you will be qualified to pursue jobs like community health worker, social and human service assistant, and social and community service manager.