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Health Sciences

Major Information

The Bachelor of Health Sciences is designed to teach students and practicing health professionals the view that health is separate from illness. Students will develop expertise in the health sciences, while focusing on applied health-related areas. The Health Sciences program is composed of four areas of emphasis: Health Science (Generalist), Health Services Administration, Health Informatics, and Human Performance/Fitness Management.

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General Information

Degree(s) Offered:

Bachelor of Health Sciences

Concentrations:

Health Science (Generalist)
Health Services Administration

Health Informatics
Human Performance/Fitness Management

Sample Occupations

**_{*Requires additional education}**

Epidemiologist*
Health Informaticist
Health Information Systems Specialist
Health Services Administrator*
Healthcare Facilities Inspector
Health Educator
Healthcare Social Worker*

Hospital Administrator*
Medical Administrative Assistant
Patient Advocate
Public Health Service Officer
Training and Development Specialist

Medical Records Administrator
Clinical Dietician
Dietician and Nutritionist*
Patient Care Associate
Consultant
Educator
Researcher
Risk Manager

Sample Work Settings

Hospitals
Group Practices
Private Sector
Sales
Gerontology
Public Health
Clinics
Healthcare Delivery Systems
Hospital-based Wellness Centers

Nonprofit Wellness Programs
Health and Fitness Centers
Public School Systems (K-12)
Private School Systems (K-12)
Outpatient Clinics
Home Healthcare Agencies
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Corporate Wellness Programs

Sports and Fitness Facilities
Rehabilitation Centers
Physician Offices
Hospice
Colleges and Universities (Public and Private)
Federal and State Government
Community Mental Health Centers
Job Training Centers
Correctional Facilities

Sample Employers

Savannah Orthopedic Foot and Ankle
Gwinnett County Public Schools
St. Joseph’s/Candler

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Georgia Regents Medical Center
Emory Healthcare

Phoebe Putney Health System
Department of Defense
Public Health Service
Veterans Health Administration

Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations

View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Undergraduate Catalog:

Georgia Southern Academic Catalog

Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:

www.onetonline.org

Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:

www.georgiasouthern.edu/ocpd

Internet Resources

To explore values, interests, and skills:

FOCUS 2
bit.ly/focuscareer

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $18

http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ocpd

To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:

National Compensation Survey

www.bls.gov/ncs/

Salary.Com

www.salary.com

Professional Organizations

American Association of Healthcare Administration Management

http://www.aaham.org/

American College of Health Care Administrators

https://achca.memberclicks.net/

American College of Health Care Executives

http://www.ache.org/

Health Care Administration Association

https://www.hcaa.org/default.aspx

Georgia Southern Student Organizations

Sigma Phi Omega

Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) – Student Chapter

Health Sciences Student Association (HSSA)

Last updated: 9/21/2022