Overview

Looking for an interdisciplinary approach to health and healthcare?

Looking for a different take on health and healthcare issues of today?

Interested in healthcare policy and ethics, or equity and diversity in health?

This is the program for YOU!

The BS Health Sciences has a required core of interdisciplinary coursework coupled with a curated set of courses focused in one of three professional interest areas:

• Policy and Ethics prepares students to work in governmental agencies, administrative departments, or advocacy organizations in health-related fields.
• Diversity and Equity in Health provides students with a background in social determinants of health and health care with an emphasis on understanding and serving marginalized groups.
• Generalist Option offers flexibility in curriculum selections --- students can customize their courses to fit their career interests in the health sciences.

NOTE:  If you are primarily interested in a pre-clinical program -- pre-med, pre-PT or OT, pre-dentistry, pre-chiropractic, nursing, etc. -- then this is probably NOT the best choice for you.  Please consult the University Pre-Health Advisor, Sam Laingen, at MCLAINGEN@EIU.EDU for help in selecting the best program for you and your career goals.

Degree: Bachelor of Science

Completion time: 120 hours