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23 programs in health and human sciences available
Undergraduate degrees (5)
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 virologyImmunologyPsychologyMechanisms of diseaseBiomedical ethicsMicrobial influences on human healthHealth care systems
Patient care advocateScience writerMedical equipment and pharmaceutical salesHealth educatorHealth care administratorCommunity health specialistLaboratory manager
Human Development and Family Sciences
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/policyTrauma-informed practicesStrengths-based practicesBehavioral supportGrant writingAdvocacy and social justice
Youth program specialistEarly care and education directorParent educatorSocial workerMarriage and family counselorPreschool teacherCaseworkerAdvocate
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 developmentBiomechanicsAdapted physical activityExercise physiologySport and physical activityExercise psychology
Fitness program directorPersonal trainerStrength coachPhysical therapist aideWellness coordinatorCorporate 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 behaviorHuman lifespan developmentSocial psychologyPsychological researchAbnormal psychologyCognitive psychologyEthical reasoning
Human and social serviceMarket researchLaw enforcementEducation and trainingSocial justiceHuman resourcesCriminal 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 educationEpidemiologyBiostatisticsDisease preventionEnvironmental health determinantsHealth data analysisHealthcare management
Community health workerHealth educatorPublic health analystEpidemiology research assistantHealth policy advocateEnvironmental health specialistCommunity 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 systemsEpidemiologyChronic diseaseEvidence-based managementPsychological assessment
Geriatric case managerBusiness administratorHuman resource coordinatorPublic health professionalsPathway 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 designHorticultural systemsPlant propagationHuman lifespan developmentBrain behaviorHealth psychology
Registered horticultural therapistTherapeutic horticulture practitionerCommunity garden coordinatorRehabilitation 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-designCross-cultural communicationInterdisciplinary teamworkCommunity engagementSustainabilitySocial Impact
Humanitarian organization coordinatorConflict relief project managerDesign engineerNon-profit directorMultinational organization staffResearch 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 justiceBiomedical ethicsMedical anthropologyBiological and cultural constructions of raceHistory of medicine
Health educatorPatient advocateCommunity health workerMedical scribeHealth care recruiterWellness director
Undergraduate microcredentials (10)
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 developmentDisability justice principlesBehavioral 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 developmentNeurodiverse-affirming practiceDisability justice principlesNeurodevelopmental 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.
Childhood developmentadolescent developmentparenting stylesdiscipline and attachmentobserving youthdevelopmental practicescollaborative strategies
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 practicescollaborative strategiesethical principlesdisability rights principlesobserving and interpreting behavior
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 analysisLaboratory techniquesLogarithms and exponential functionsLinear 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 scienceScientific reasoningLifespan 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 knowledgeHealthcare strategyCreative problem-solvingInnovationLeadershipStrategic decision-making
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.
Organizational leadershipHealth care system evaluationEntrepreneurshipHealth care innovation planningCreative problem solving
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 interpretationSpanish medical vocabularyVerbal 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 physiologyTissue histologyScientific methodologyInformation synthesisGraphical reasoningProject collaboration
Graduate degrees (3)
Nutrition - Professional Dietetics
MS-PD
Learn and apply advanced nutrition practice and research skills, including supervised practice in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care, school food service, primary care, community practice and sports nutrition.
NutritionDieteticsMedical nutrition therapyNutrition counselingResearchEvidence-based practiceFood systemsLeadership
Registered dietitian nutritionistClinical nutrition managerFood service director
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 theoryImmunology researchDiagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative principalsMass spectrometry data analysisScientific literature evaluationMedicinal and computational chemistry
Clinical trials managerDrug discovery scientistBiohealth research scientistLaboratory managerPharma 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 leadershipPolicy analysisEpidemiological researchBiostatisticsProgram administration and evaluationCommunication and grant writing
EpidemiologistProgram coordinatorRegulatory toxicologistBiostatisticianHealth policy advisorPublic health consultantHealthcare 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.
AdministrationResearch methodsData analysisEvidence-based health solutionsEnvironmental health assessmentHealth promotion and educationPolicy analysis
Public health analystHealth educatorHealth services managerResearch associate
B.A. in Psychology
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