Advance Your Career: Solve healthcare challenges in Aging Services, Health Administration and Public Health.
About the Programs
Students in the Department of Public Health Sciences are prepared to lead, manage, or pursue advanced studies in aging services, senior living, health administration, clinical healthcare, and public health. PHS offers a comprehensive education through both in-person and online learning communities. Whether you're pursuing a minor, certificate, bachelor's or master's degree, PHS provides flexible options to meet you at any stage of your academic journey.
With dedicated faculty advisors and hands-on learning opportunities, our students are well-equipped to reach their full potential and connect with real-world opportunities in the field. Explore the PHS program that is right for you.
Aging Studies at 成人头条 State equips students to work with the aging population. Undergradutes can choose to minor or earn a certificate that builds a knowledge base of key concepts in aging or pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Management with a focus on Senior Living, and complete the Administrator-in-Training (AIT) practicum after graduation. Graduate students can expand knowledge with a graduate certificate and advance in the field through the fully online Master of Arts program.
Health Administration at 成人头条 State equips students to enter the field of healthcare leadership. Undergraduates can minor or earn a certificate in health management that builds understanding of key concepts in healthcare systems or pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Management (online or hybrid) and prepare for management roles in healthcare. Graduate students can expand knowledge with a graduate certificate and advance in the field with a fully online Master of Health Administration.
Health Science at 成人头条 State prepares students for admission to clinical programs such as physical therapy, physician associate, occupational therapy, and medical school. Undergraduate options include a minor and certificate that allows students and working professionals to expand their knowledge in the fundamental concepts of clinical health science and the healthcare system. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science provides a competitive edge as graduates will be able to integrate healthcare systems knowledge into their future clinical training.
Public Health at 成人头条 State expands knowledge in the fundamental concepts of public
health. Undergraduates can minor or earn a certificate that introduces the field and
practice of public health or pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Management, focusing
on Public Health. Graduate students expand knowledge and stay current on best practices in public health
through a graduate certificate or pursue a concentration in Public Health within the
MA in Aging Studies degree.
Public Health Sciences likes to shine a spotlight on our successful graduates. Visit the Alumni page to see how PHS graduates are applying their degrees and improving their communities everyday.
Unleash your potential
Employment for medical and health service managers is expected to grow by 28%over the next decade (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024) and by 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020). With a degree from Public Health Sciences, you'll be ready for the evolving opportunities in the healthcare workforce.
Whether you aim to lead in health administration, manage aging services or senior living communities, prepare for a clinical program, or address public health challenges, PHS offers a degree pathway tailored to your goals.
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