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Health Sciences, BS

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree prepares students to pursue a variety of career opportunities in public health, health care, population health and other health science related industries. Coursework focuses on evidence based public health strategies to prevent chronic disease and promote community population health. Graduates will be prepared with a solid undergraduate foundation to pursue further graduate study and/or professional degrees in occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, public health, and athletic training. Additionally, it provides students with the skills and competencies to be a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).

Location

On Campus

Required Semester Hours

120

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Program Highlights

Flexible curriculum for students completing requirements for admission into physical therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, public health, and athletic training programs

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Research opportunities

Program Requirements

What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

Chronic Disease Health Coach

Patient Navigator

Population Health Manager

Types of Employers

Hospitals

Physician’s Office

Government agencies

Contact Us

Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 106

SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-3867

ralph.wood​@southeastern.edu

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