• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

The health sciences major has two paths, the first prepares students for application and admission to health professions graduate programs. The second provides students with a foundation in health, wellness, and science in order to enter the health care workforce in non-clinical roles.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

Students may go on to health professions graduate programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, etc. Students interested in non-clinical healthcare opportunities may focus on general health and wellness. Through study in health sciences, you may go on to become: Community Outreach Coordinator, Health Coach, Health Educator, Health Program Manager, Health Promotion Specialist, Lab Assistant, Research Assistant, Wellness Coordinator, Worksite Health Specialist, Wellness Specialist.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

Skills developed within this major include: Ability to analyze health-related research; Research skills as demonstrated in papers and exams; Knowledge of health and wellness; Analytical skills; Communication skills; Foundation of behavior change; Program Assessment, Implementation, and Evaluation; and passion for improving and promoting health.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE

Minimum hours required for major: Students must complete the core courses and 51 credit hours in an area of emphasis. Areas of emphasis for the Pre-Therapy track and Pre-Physician Assistant Science Track are described below. The courses of study for students in the General Interest and Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders tracks are designed based on individual interests and must be approved by an academic adviser, an HSC adviser, or a COSHP adviser. All students must complete a capstone experience. The choice of capstone varies depending on the track.

Five tracks are offered: Bachelor's Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders? Track for the student already holding an associate degree in a health-related field who wishes to complete a baccalaureate degree; General Interest for the student interested in health-related careers but who is uncertain about which health profession to pursue; Health Promotion for the student who plans to enter the community health or health promotion field; Pre-Therapy for the student planning to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Master of Occupational Therapy Program; and Pre-Physician Assistant Science for the student planning to apply to a graduate program in physician assistant studies.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS

Students in all tracks are required to establish an Area of Emphasis. The number of credits in the Area of Emphasis must be at least 51. Students in the Bachelor's Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders Track and General Interest Tracks work with an adviser to design an area of emphasis reflecting their particular interests and the skills required for the kinds of positions they wish to pursue. The Health Promotion, Pre-Therapy, and Pre-Physician Assisting Tracks have specific courses students must complete. However, students may need to select additional electives. Students are encouraged to explore with their HSC adviser minors and certificate programs that may be applied toward their area of emphasis. Highly recommended certificate programs are the Gerontology Studies Certificate; the Certificate in Culture, Communication and Health; and the Bioethics Certificate. The concentrations in Urban Health, Health and Wellness, Community Health, and Human Factors are also recommended.

所属院系

中国学生入学要求

课程信息

学制：全日制(120 学分)

学费：US$16,904.00 (¥ 109,435) /年

开学时间：2022八月23日

申请截止日期：20-Jul-22

留学地点：College of Sciences and Health Professions2351 Euclid Avenue,Science and Research Bld, Room 353,CLEVELAND,Ohio,44115, United States