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29 programs in health and human sciences available
Undergraduate degrees (6)
Biohealth Sciences
B.S.
Explore how biological science is applied to human health and society by studying life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and public health as you train for careers in health care.
Human virology Immunology Psychology Mechanisms of disease Biomedical ethics Microbial influences on human health Health care systems
Patient care advocate Science writer Medical equipment and pharmaceutical sales Health educator Health care administrator Community health specialist Laboratory manager
Healthcare Administration
B.S.
Prepare for leadership roles through an innovative program that offers expertise in public health, business and data-driven solutions that will help you enhance patient outcomes.
Patient-centered systems Data-informed leadership Health care system evaluation Innovation integration Entrepreneurial strategy Organizational leadership Ethical policy development
Health services manager Practice manager Healthcare consultant Behavioral health manager Community health manager Health care quality specialist
Human Development and Family Sciences
B.A. or B.S.
Make a difference in the lives of people in your community. Develop practical, interdisciplinary skills to promote human dignity and social justice. Help people of all ages grow and thrive.
Evidence-based programming/policy Trauma-informed practices Strengths-based practices Behavioral support Grant writing Advocacy and social justice
Youth program specialist Early care and education director Parent educator Social worker Marriage and family counselor Preschool teacher Caseworker Advocate
Kinesiology
B.S.
Study the impact of human movement on health and quality of life, focusing on physical activity throughout different life stages, as you prepare for a career in the wellness and fitness industries.
Motor skills development Biomechanics Adapted physical activity Exercise physiology Sport and physical activity Exercise psychology
Fitness program director Personal trainer Strength coach Physical therapist aide Wellness coordinator Corporate wellness specialist
Psychology
B.A. or B.S.
Analyze the scientific and humanistic perspectives of psychology, and come to appreciate human diversity in identifying, understanding and solving complex problems in others’ lives.
Brain behavior Human lifespan development Social psychology Psychological research Abnormal psychology Cognitive psychology Ethical reasoning
Human and social service Market research Law enforcement Education and training Social justice Human resources Criminal justice
Public Health
B.S.
Protect and improve the well-being of your community through health data analysis, disease and injury prevention strategy, health policy and management of social and environmental determinants of health.
Health promotion and education Epidemiology Biostatistics Disease prevention Environmental health determinants Health data analysis Healthcare management
Community health worker Health educator Public health analyst Epidemiology research assistant Health policy advocate Environmental health specialist Community health program coordinator
Undergraduate certificates (4)
Aging Studies
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn to apply current theories and research in practice with aging individuals and communities. Research why we age, how to slow the rate of aging, and the challenges and strengths of aging populations.
Health care systems Epidemiology Chronic disease Evidence-based management Psychological assessment
Geriatric case manager Business administrator Human resource coordinator Public health professionals Pathway to pre-med/clinical psychology
Horticultural Therapy
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain the knowledge you need to design therapeutic gardens and provide care through the healing influence of nature for diverse populations who are facing health or emotional issues.
Therapeutic garden design Horticultural systems Plant propagation Human lifespan development Brain behavior Health psychology
Registered horticultural therapist Therapeutic horticulture practitioner Community garden coordinator Rehabilitation program coordinator
Humanitarian Engineering
Undergraduate Certificate
Build technical engineering skills and learn to analyze the social, environmental and economic context as you work with underserved populations to help gain safe access to vital resources.
Co-design Cross-cultural communication Interdisciplinary teamwork Community engagement Sustainability Social Impact
Humanitarian organization coordinator Conflict relief project manager Design engineer Non-profit director Multinational organization staff Research scientist
Medical Humanities
Undergraduate Certificate
Enroll in a program that supports the scientific features of any healing profession and will prepare you to navigate important decision-making processes in health care.
Health and social justice Biomedical ethics Medical anthropology Biological and cultural constructions of race History of medicine
Health educator Patient advocate Community health worker Medical scribe Health care recruiter Wellness director
Undergraduate microcredentials (14)
AI Fundamentals for Health
Microcredential (introductory)
Examine the intersection of AI and health care, including how tools are built and trained, and develop practical skills in applying AI to support patient and community health.
Symbolic AI concepts Machine learning concepts Critical thinking AI applications in society Health information analysis AI application evaluation Health literacy
AI 100 – AI for Everyone
PHL 131 – AI Ethics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
H 264 – Health and AI
AI Fundamentals for Psychology
Microcredential (introductory)
Examine the role of psychology in the development of AI tools and gain hands-on experience in using psychological principles to guide the creation of tomorrow’s technologies.
History of AI technological development Symbolic AI concepts Machine learning concepts Ethical reasoning Philosophical analysis Human-AI collaboration Cognitive psychology
AI 100 – AI for Everyone
PHL 131 – AI Ethics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
PSY 240 – Psychology of Human AI Collaboration
Applied Behavior Support Basics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop the skills to understand developmental milestones, promote inclusive and supportive practices, and apply behavior modification techniques as you support people at all life stages.
Human development Disability justice principles Behavioral intervention
Autism and Neurodiversity: Lifespan Development and Disability Justice
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain insight into human lifespan development and the psychological aspects of disability as you learn how to approach neurodiversity with a focus on empowerment and inclusion.
Social development Neurodiverse-affirming practice Disability justice principles Neurodevelopmental disorders
Child and Youth Development
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain a broad understanding of human development from infancy through adolescence, including the influence of family, community, school and peers.
Developmentally appropriate practices Collaborative strategies in child and youth development Critical thinking for understanding youth
Children and Youth With Disabilities
Microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to promote more inclusive support for children with diverse needs and abilities by better understanding the associated developmental, educational and family challenges.
Developmentally appropriate practices Collaborative strategies Ethical application of disability rights principles
General Chemistry
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn important chemical principles and theories, develop safe laboratory practices and broaden your understanding of the societal implications of chemistry.
Dimensional analysis Laboratory techniques Logarithms and exponential functions Linear regression analysis
Human Lifespan Development
Microcredential (introductory)
Study the physical, cognitive and social changes that occur in humans from infancy to adulthood while gaining the skills that enable you to support people and communities effectively.
Psychological science Scientific reasoning Lifespan development
Innovative Healthcare Leadership
Microcredential (advanced)
Use exercises, simulations and real-world business scenarios to learn the key principles of healthcare management, and discover the forces that shape organizational performance.
Healthcare industry knowledge Healthcare strategy Creative problem-solving
Innovative Healthcare Management
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to health care delivery systems and create innovative management solutions that better support health care workers and patients.
Design effective organizational goals Develop and implement innovative healthcare leadership strategies Improved leadership and management techniques
Introduction to Human Services
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn to support mental health and emotional well-being in individual, family and community contexts. Study human development and the ways social systems impact people across the lifespan.
Social-emotional learning Evidence-based mental health practices Prevention and early intervention skills
Medical Spanish
Microcredential (advanced)
Deepen your Spanish speaking and comprehension skills related to health care and medical language while exploring health and healing systems from cross-cultural perspectives.
Cultural medical interpretation Spanish medical vocabulary Verbal and written Spanish
Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the body’s major systems and gain essential skills that can lead to careers in fitness, wellness and the medical and allied health fields.
Human anatomy and physiology Tissue histology Scientific methodology Information synthesis Graphical reasoning Project collaboration
Trauma-Informed Family Practices
Microcredential (advanced)
Gain practical skills in active listening, motivational interviewing and trauma-informed practices to help others work toward resolving deep-seated trauma.
Trauma-informed care Active listening and motivational interviewing Cultural competence and humility
HDFS 444 – Family Violence and Neglect
HDFS 462 – Professional Helping Skills
HDFS 463 – Trauma-Informed Family Practices
Graduate degrees (3)
Nutrition
M.S. – Online or Hybrid
Upskill with an advanced dietetics degree grounded in science, research and applied practice. Gain professional credibility and stand out in today’s competitive dietetic field.
Statistical data analysis Health program evaluation Public health assessment Nutrition research design Health systems navigation Patient-centered counseling Dietary policy evaluation Health evaluation administration
Clinical dietitian Food service manager Sports nutritionist School nutrition director Pediatric dietitian Eating disorder dietitian Public health nutritionist
Pharmaceutical Sciences
M.S.
Gain a scientific and technical understanding of how drugs are brought to market — from research and discovery to manufacturing and approval. Learn pharmaceutical research methods, instrumentation and data analysis.
Pharmaceutical theory Immunology research Diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative principals Mass spectrometry data analysis Scientific literature evaluation Medicinal and computational chemistry
Clinical trials manager Drug discovery scientist Biohealth research scientist Laboratory manager Pharma QAC manager
Public Health
MPH
Propel your career as a leader in public health — in your community and around the globe — with advanced training in topics ranging from public health law to global disease prevention to epidemiologic research.
Healthcare leadership Policy analysis Epidemiological research Biostatistics Program administration and evaluation Communication and grant writing
Epidemiologist Program coordinator Regulatory toxicologist Biostatistician Health policy advisor Public health consultant Healthcare administrator
Graduate certificates (1)
Public Health
Graduate Certificate
Prepare for the next stage in your public health career with graduate-level professional development in areas like healthcare administration, health equity and cross-cultural health promotion and education.
Administration Research methods Data analysis Evidence-based health solutions Environmental health assessment Health promotion and education Policy analysis
Public health analyst Health educator Health services manager Research associate
Graduate microcredentials (1)
Autism and Neurodiversity: Development Science and Disability Justice
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to support people with autism and neurodivergency through inclusive, evidence-based approaches in a program that blends research, psychology and training.
Developmental science Theoretical models of disability Interventions and supports
PSY 551 – Lifespan Developmental Science
PSY 557 – Autism and Neurodiversity
PSY 562 – Psychology of Disability
B.A. in Psychology
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