Health Science
Health Science
The Health Science major is an interdisciplinary major that provides the student with the skills and knowledge to attain employment or pursue graduate work in health related fields. Courses within the major come from disciplines in a variety of areas of study including public health, natural sciences, mathematics, nursing, social sciences, and philosophy. Within the health science major students will develop and apply knowledge drawn from the different disciplines for the promotion and protection of the health of the human population giving appropriate consideration to ethical, economical and cultural perspectives.
Many of the courses in the health science major also are requirements for other majors such as biology, chemistry, community health and nursing. Thus, it provides flexibility to students undecided their freshman year. In addition, many of the course requirements of the major are prerequisite course for entry into post graduate professional programs such as those for physical therapy or physicians’ assistant.
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that approximately 16 percent of all new wage and salary jobs (3.5 million in total) between 2002 and 2012 will be in health-related fields. The job outlook is clearly favorable for those in the health sciences as the entire health services industry is experiencing remarkable growth. A degree in the health sciences opens the door to a diverse and extensive range of opportunities, which include but are not limited to graduate school in physical therapy, physician's assistant, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and public health. Also, positions are available in state health departments, country health departments, and laboratories.
Health Science Division Students will:
1. Gain the specialized knowledge, skills, and global perspective they need to pursue their chosen health profession.
2. Gain practical experience that will supplement their academic work and facilitate their entry into a chosen health career.
3. Develop and articulate a personal and professional perspective that is relevant to improving the health of citizens locally, nationally, and globally.
Health Science Portfolio
The portfolio provides a student with tangible evidence of growth, development and capabilities. It is used as a job-seeking instrument that gives potential employers an overview of an applicant’s experiences and strengths. A portfolio can serve as an extension of a resume, and can display the quality and scope of one’s education and training. A portfolio can distinguish one applicant over another by exhibiting the applicant’s initiative and ability to organize. The portfolio condenses years of scholastic work and development, and provides an easily reviewed document that highlights the students’ academic and personal accomplishments. This document will help you create a portfolio of your best work at Carroll. Download now »
10 reasons
to choose carroll college for HEALTH SCIENCE
- Excellent acceptance rates into Physical Therapy, Physicians' Assistant, & Dentistry programs
- Small class size
- This major leverages strong academic programs at Carroll into one integrated curriculum
- Modern state-of- the- art facilities
- Dedicated faculty whose priority is teaching and who value student teacher interaction
- Post-graduate success
- The great outdoors is your backyard
- Strong relationship with surrounding community affords numerous opportunities for internships and experience
- Long history of successfully preparing students for careers in health related professions
- A variety of student career goals heightens the integrated nature of the curriculum