School of Nursing and Health Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies

Our exciting Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies will provide students with the knowledge and skills to improve the health of individuals and communities.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to:

1. Identify bio-social-ecological factors that influence health, health equity, and social justice, at the individual and population levels;

2. Analyze the impacts of population level healthcare policies and systems from a local to global perspective;

3. Evaluate health research and health information for the application of ethical and evidence based-practice;

4. Develop as public health leaders and health practitioners prepared to collaborate with communities and institutions to improve individual and population health.

Students are encouraged to strengthen their skills through internships and study abroad experiences.

Career Possibilities

Our Health Studies graduates are ready to enter a wide variety of occupations or get prepared for graduate school or other advanced training. Career possibilities include:

Public and global health services
Health education and communication
Health management and administration
Non-profit services
Community organizing
Mental health/substance use services
Environmental and Occupational Health Services
Health care outreach and community care
Advanced study in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, Social Work, or other health professions