Health Sciences Degree

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Health clinics, hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Fitness, wellness, disease prevention
• Government agencies

PLAN OF STUDY

Health Science Degree Checklist

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Planning, administering, and evaluating community-based services and service-delivery systems
• Conducting research on processes and conditions related to aging such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and osteoporosis
• Analyzing issues related to older citizens such as retirement opportunities, income maintenance, the healthcare system, and housing alternatives
• Developing school and community nutrition, wellness, and fitness programs
• Conducting campaigns and education programs to reduce morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases
• Ensuring safety and appropriate use of prescription medications
• Communicating professionally, both in person and in writing
• Problem solving

 Graduates are awarded a B.S./B.A. in major.
Graduate Students may also find similar academic interests in:

• Sports and Exercise Sciences – Exercise Science
• Biology – Pre-Professional programs (physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, pharmacy)

CAREER CLOSE-UP

Median wage (TX) - $TBD
Median wage (US) - $TBD

Average entry-level wage for College of Nursing and Health Sciences graduates - $TBD

Prerequisites

• Strong science background (anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry)
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

PROGRAM COSTS