BS Health Science

The School of Health Professions offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, with clinical and non-clinical concentrations. Non-clinical concentrations of study include community health education, disability studies and human development, emergency and critical care, environmental health and safety, health informatics, health care management, and public health. Clinical concentrations of study include anesthesia technology, medical dosimetry, radiation therapy, and radiologic technology. The curriculum requires that students receive a broad liberal arts education during their first three years. In the senior year, the curriculum focuses on health care-related topics. Graduates will be educated and knowledgeable about health care, and may expect to be employed by hospitals; integrated health care delivery systems; physician group practices; health departments; nursing homes; and managed care, corporate and not-for-profit organizations. They can also pursue clinical degrees through appropriate admissions processes.