2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Science BHS
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The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree will provide both traditional and non-traditional students the opportunity to complete a degree as a completion to many of the Health Science Associate of Applied Science degrees, and also serve as a stand-alone bachelor degree in the health science field.
The content of the program is particularly appropriate for students applying for, or waiting to be accepted into, a health science program. The major will enable students to graduate with a bachelor degree and make application to a master degree program. The multiple degree pathways, and flexibility in the many pathways incorporated in the degree, will cater to many different types of students and will provide students with the knowledge for entry into a variety of health science professions, careers, and graduate opportunities; cultivate personal development, growth, and commitment to lifelong learning; and finally, develop interpersonal skills, communication skills, and professional attitudes needed to interact in the health care communities
Occupational Outlook for Health Science Graduates (Source: O*Net)
| Occupational Category |
Projected Growth
(2012-2022)
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Projected Job Openings
(2012-2022)
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Median Wage Salary |
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Community Health Workers
(Community Health Program Coordinator, Community Health Program Representative,
Community Health Program, Community Health Promoter)
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Much faster than
average (22% or higher) |
20, 800 |
$16.64 hourly;
$34,610 annual
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Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products
(Pharmaceutical/Health Sales) |
Average
(8% to 14%) |
111, 800 |
$35.83 hourly;
$74, 520 annual
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Health Educator
(Health Promotion Specialist, Community Health Consultant, etc.) |
Faster than average
(15% to 21 %) |
26,600 |
$23.66 hourly;
$49,210 annual
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Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance
(Health Claims Examiner) |
Slower than average
(3% to 7%) |
80, 300 |
$29.42 hourly;
$49,210 annual
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Patient Representatives
(Patient advocate, Medicaid Service Coordinator, etc.) |
Average
(8% to 14%) |
941,600 |
$14.84 hourly;
$30,870 annual
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Medical Lab Technologists
(Clinical Laboratory Scientists) |
Average
(8% to 14%) |
65,800 |
$28.09 hourly;
$58,430 annual
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| Medical and Health Services Manager |
Much faster than average
(22% or higher) |
149,900 |
$43.72 hourly;
$90,940 annual
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