Bachelor of Science in Health Science
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Patient Health Care Needs Advocates Like You
As a healthcare professional with a degree in health science, you’ll examine cultural, sociopolitical, psychological, legal, ethical and economic factors that impact public health – knowledge that bridges the gap between individuals and their wellness, physical and mental health.
Choose a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, research laboratories, private medical offices, ambulatory clinics, public health organizations, the insurance industry and government agencies, and become a healthcare advocate.
Health Science Concentrations
Careers in public health include health educator, health sciences officer, health program manager/analyst, health communications specialist, health services manager, environmental scientists, epidemiologist/biostatistician, research assistant and/or disease investigator. This is not an exhaustive list, but these roles are most often found in local, state or federal government organizations, community-based organizations or non-profit organizations. Many graduates of the program also go on to graduate programs in public health, health care administration or health care management.
Courses and curriculum
Course examples for a health science degree (varies based on your chosen concentration):
Collaborative Care in Health Professions
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
Collaborative Care in Health Professions
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
GGC also creates global engagement through study abroad opportunities.
Careers and Grad School Prep
Health science graduates work in a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, research laboratories, private medical offices, ambulatory clinics, public health organizations, the insurance industry and government agencies. Students obtaining the Bachelor of Science in Health Science also will be able to move forward to graduate education in a variety of fields. Potential careers include the following:
- Access navigator
- Community outreach linkage navigator
- Disease investigator
- Environmental scientists
- Epidemiologist / biostatistician
- Health communications specialist
- Health educator
- Health navigator
- Health program manager / analyst
- Health sciences officer
- Health services manager
- Patient advocate
- Patient care coordinator
- Patient navigator
- Research assistant
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Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Add Value to Your Degree
Degree-enhancing minors, certificates and certifications add value to your degree. Available options range from the sciences, technology, history, political science, writing, the arts and more.
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