The Health Science major provides undergraduate students with a
broad-based curriculum designed to prepare them with the
foundational knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary
to succeed in a variety of health-related careers and fields that
advance health in their communities and globally. Courses within
the curriculum prepare students with a comprehensive
understanding of epidemiology, health program planning, health
research, health policy and systems, professional standards, and
an exploration of local and global health issues within a
multicultural society. This program is also designed to
articulate with community college programs in allied health to
provide students the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate
degree related to their select field. The Health Science degree
provides appropriate undergraduate education to enter the
private/community/public health workforce after graduation or to
pursue graduate work in public health, social work, nursing,
physician assistant, etc.
To better assist you, please take a moment to tell us a little
about yourself. Use our pre-admission checklist form to help us
determine your initial eligibility for the program:
Pre-Admissions Form
Should you need an alternate version of this form, please
call CaPE at (209) 667-3111.
The Goals of the Health Science Program are to prepare students
who will:
- Work effectively within cross disciplinary teams, health
systems, and/or organizations
- Employ evidence-based, ethical, and culturally-relevant
practices
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Recognize the contextual influences that impact health
- Demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning and
professionalism
Health Leadership and Administration Concentration
The concentration in Health Leadership and Administration (HLA)
provides students with an interdisciplinary education that will
support them in a wide range of entry and middle management
careers within the private/community/public health workforce
sector. Students in the HLA concentration will be prepared to
provide leadership, advocacy, budgeting, communication,
management, and evaluation of services in health settings. This
degree completion program will be of high interest to the many
allied health professionals who seek professional advancement or
certification. This concentration also provides the education
needed to pursue graduate work in health care, public, and
business administration.
Common roles obtained by Health Science alumni are:
- Healthcare Administration Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Health Education and Outreach
- Laboratory and technical support
- Program coordination and support
- Logistics Coordinator
