Health Sciences, BS
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
Flexible curriculum for students completing requirements for admission into physical therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, public health, and athletic training programs
Research opportunities
Chronic Disease Health Coach
Patient Navigator
Population Health Manager
Hospitals
Physician’s Office
Government agencies
Kinesiology and Health Studies Building, Room 106
SLU Box 10845
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-3867
ralph.wood@southeastern.edu
