Program Overview

University Program Information

Introduction to the Health Sciences Program

The Health Sciences program is designed for students who are interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and building healthy communities. This program provides students with the foundation, knowledge, and skills needed to develop, manage, lead, and evaluate health initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors.

Program Details

The Health Sciences concentration allows students to pursue their interests among the various health professions. It is grounded in Health Promotion theory and practice and offers elective hours to allow students to individualize their program to align with their own professional goals. With outstanding teaching and an emphasis on practical application, the program will prepare students to enter the job market or to pursue a graduate education in a variety of health fields, such as:

• Health Promotion
• Community Health
• Public Health
• Dentistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Occupational Therapy
• Medicine
• Physician Assistant
• Physical Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• and more

Internship and Practical Experience

Students will extend their knowledge and skills beyond the classroom through an internship, taking what was learned in the classroom and applying it in a professional setting. Internship settings may include:

• Health departments
• Rehabilitation centers
• Community centers
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Corporate settings
• and a variety of other sites

Career Opportunities

Our graduates begin their careers or continue their education in a variety of areas, including:

Health Promotion

• Health Education
• Health Counseling/Coaching
• Community Wellness
• Corporate Wellness
• Public Health
• Fitness and Wellness Specialist

Pre-Professional Focus

• Dental/Dental Hygiene
• Occupational/Physical Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Medicine/Physicians Assistant
• Other Allied Health Sciences

Program Testimonial

Students have reported a positive experience with the Global Health Sciences courses, citing the flexibility of the program and the impact it has had on their understanding of health and wellness.