Health Science

The design of the Health Science curriculum is to prepare students for career paths in the health sector, including administration, management, and health promoters in educational or clinical settings in school, community, or public health environments. This undergraduate program prepares individuals to join health and human services organizations such as health departments, voluntary health agencies, clinics, hospitals, and businesses and health care industries.

Why SVSU?

• Courses are small and are taught by experienced professors whose primary concern is quality instruction.
  
• The program has been developed with input from area health and human service agencies; including those serving the elderly.
  
• A degree in Health Science will provide preparation for:
  • A career in health or human services including aging services
  • Admission to a health professions graduate program
  • Career advancement for graduates of associate degree health programs

Degree Programs

• Major in Health Science (B.S.) -- curriculum
  Provides a solid foundation in health & human services, as well as the opportunity to choose electives which match individual learning needs. Students will acquire knowlege and skill in:
  • Negotiating the U.S. health and human services systems
  • Advocating for improvement of health and human services
  • Ethical and professional standards of practice in health and human services professions
  • Research utilization in health and human services
  • Content areas specific to health and human services career goals
• Minor in Health Science -- curriculum
• Minor in Gerontology -- curriculum | more information

Related Links

• Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services Web site

Related Degree Programs

• Kinesiology
  
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
  

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