Shaping and Contributing to the Health & Welfare of Others.
According to the US Department of Labor, healthcare occupational growth is projected
to increase 18% from 2016 through 2026.1 This growth has been attributed to an increase in the aging population and greater
demand for healthcare services from Baby Boomers and newly-insured patients since
the inception of the Affordable Care Act. They also note that this growth will be
the result of increased awareness regarding the benefits of exercise, wellness, nutrition,
and preventive measures designed to prevent chronic disease and the need to employ
individuals with these areas of expertise.1
Our Health Sciences major will provide students with the skills needed to both conduct comprehensive health, wellness and fitness assessments, and develop programming to address the needs of clients, patients and populations. Furthermore, our students will be equipped to assess the outcomes associated with these intervention strategies and prepared to implement changes accordingly.
For those students who may be considering pursuit of a professional healthcare degree,
our Health Sciences major will serve as a gateway designed to prepare students for
graduate degree programs in Medicine, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational
Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies.
Students from our Health Sciences Program will have opportunities to gain the necessary
knowledge and skills to factor prominently into a variety of healthcare arenas, including
human performance, strength & conditioning, corporate wellness, exercise physiology,
health education, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and community health & wellness.
Possible Career Settings & Paths
- Hospital/Medical Setting - Cardiac rehabilitation,health care facility management, mental health & wellness
- Industrial/Corporate Setting - Ergonomics, worksite safety, counseling & education, wellness, medical sales
- Athletic/Fitness Setting - Performance enhancement, strength and conditioning, exercise/fitness/wellness, exercise physiology, nutrition
- Public Sector - Public health, health education, community health
- Administrative Setting - Health informatics, marketing and public relations
1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Health Sciences, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm (Accessed June 15, 2018).
