Health Sciences
Health Sciences, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree prepares students to pursue a variety of career opportunities in public health, health care, population health and other health science related industries. Coursework focuses on evidence based public health strategies to prevent chronic disease and promote community population health. Graduates will be prepared with a solid undergraduate foundation to pursue further graduate study and/or professional degrees in occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, public health, and athletic training. Additionally, it provides students with the skills and competencies to be a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Location
On Campus
Semester Hours
120
Program Highlights
- Flexible curriculum for students completing requirements for admission into physical therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, public health, and athletic training programs
- Research opportunities
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What Can You Be?
Types of Jobs
- Chronic Disease Health Coach
- Patient Navigator
- Population Health Manager
Types of Employers
- Hospitals
- Physician’s Office
- Government agencies
Contact Us
Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 106
SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402
ralph.wood@southeastern.edu
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