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Health and Community Services ProgramsThe B.S. in Health Science provides students with a broad-based curriculum to pursue a number of career paths in the health field. The health care system employs more than seven million workers, qualifying as the nation's second largest employer. The demand for health related professionals continues to increase due to 1) a growing number of elders who require more services; 2) advances in medical technology; 3) the entrance of private industry into the health care delivery system; and 4) the expansion of wellness and prevention programs.
Health occupations currently offer a variety of job possibilities, with more than 600 titles. New positions are being created in the health field, and many openings occur each year due to replacement needs.
Students who major in Health Science must also choose an option.
B.S.,
Health Science The
option in Gerontology is geared for
those who want to work with elders in the diverse field of health and community
services. The option is designed to play a part in meeting the health-related
needs and challenges of the fastest growing segment of the American population:
older adults. Gerontology professionals are needed in senior centers, health and
social service agencies, assisted living communities, nutrition and recreation
programs, adult day-care centers, and long-term care settings.
The option
in Health Education prepares students for employment
in school and community health services. The community health
educator is a resource person, consultant, teacher, program
planner, counselor, and community organizer. The primary role of
the health educator is to help individuals make responsible
choices regarding personal health behavior. Work settings include
public and private health agencies, industry, secondary schools,
and health care institutions.
The option in Health Services Administration provides a curriculum that qualifies graduates for a range of entry level positions in the health care delivery system, such as director of a convalescent hospital, department manager in a hospital, director of a voluntary health agency, or an administrative role in a public health agency.
The Single Subject Teaching Credential in Health Science allows students to fulfill credential requirements while obtaining a degree. Students who want the credential should choose the option in Health Education.
Minors and
CertificatesThe minor in Gerontology . . .
The minor in Health Services Administration enables students to expand career potential by the acquisition of knowledge in the health care management field. The minor is especially suited for students in Business, Economics, Public Relations, Nursing, Psychology, and Sociology.
The minor in Health Science provides a concentration of courses in the health field which can be a useful adjunct for students in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Recreation, Physical Education, and Child Development.
The Certificate in Emergency Medical Services Administration includes generalist knowledge regarding health services administration and the health care delivery system and specialized courses in emergency medical services organizations and the EMS system. The certificate can provide a specialty for health services administration majors or specialized knowledge and skills to those already working in EMS. The certificate will expand career opportunities with public and private ambulance services and EMS coordinating and regulatory agencies.
The Certificate in Gerontology consists of an interdisciplinary cluster of courses required for the minor in gerontology with an added internship to enable students to develop skills to effectively work with older people in a variety of settings. The certificate prepares individuals in social work, recreation, nursing, psychology, sociology, nutrition, and other helping professions to work with older adults.
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