Health Sciences students complete an interdisciplinary program with courses designed to align with the public health learning standards, which culminates with a required fieldwork experience. Upon completion of the Health Sciences program, students will have practiced foundational skills that are transferable to entry-level employment or professional and graduate academic programs. Students also contribute directly to the health of populations through an integrated service-learning experience during which they are paired with a local community partner agency for a semester. The Health Sciences major provides students with a unique knowledge base grounded in fundamental public health competencies. Upon completion of the degree, students will be able to: Evaluate public and global health issues in the context of political, environmental, economic, and socio-cultural conditions. Describe the challenges associated with health disparities at the state, national and global levels. Analyze and interpret data about health systems. Participate in interdisciplinary and population-focused health policy research. Contribute to the solution of health problems as they relate to individuals, communities, and populations. Qualify for entry-level employment or graduate professional study in health-related fields.

Official secondary school transcript sent directly to Admissions by your high school (official translation of transcripts if not already in English). First quarter grades or mid-year grades if available. One letter of recommendation is required. All applicants whose first language is not English must send official TOEFL or IELTS test scores to the Office of Admissions. In addition to university entrance requirements (four years of English, three years of math, two years of a foreign language, three years of a natural or physical science including a lab, and three years of social sciences), College of Nursing and Health Sciences applicants must complete the following: one year of biology, one year of chemistry, four years of math, including trigonometry or pre-calculus. Additional science course work in the senior year of high school is recommended for all programs. One year of physics is recommended for medical radiation sciences and athletic training program applicants.