SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies, BS
Introduction
Build a Solid Foundation to Pursue Your Healthcare Goals at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies provides a degree pathway for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in a health-related field.
Offered: On-Campus
Pre-Physician Assistant concentration available
Prepares you to pursue a graduate professional health care degree or enter the workforce
Opportunities to apply for graduate programs at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û
The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û Learning Experience
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies the Saint Francis Way
The program incorporates a solid health studies core with a general education curriculum reflecting the Goals of Franciscan Higher Education that prepares students to matriculate into a graduate program or enter the workforce.
CURRICULUM & COURSES
What You’ll Learn in the Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies Program
This program incorporates a solid health and science core with a general education curriculum reflecting the goals of Franciscan Higher Education.
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Degree Paths
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Learning Outcomes
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Degree Awarded
Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies, B.S.
A four-year degree that allows students to flexibility to take a variety of health care-focused courses and the opportunity to earn one or more academic minors in areas of their interest.
Concentrations Offered
Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration
A four-year degree designed to serve as an excellent preparation for application to a graduate Physician Assistant program.
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Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will appreciate the value of an interdisciplinary approach to health care.
- Students will think critically as they address health-related issues.
- Students will communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
- Students will employ moral and ethical decision-making as a health professional.
Experienced Faculty Who Love to Teach
Dr. Theresa M. Horner, Program Chair,
Assistant Professor of Public Health
814.471.1314, thorner@francis.edu
Career Outlook in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies
As a graduate with an Interdisciplinary Healthcare Studies degree, you can get to work in a wide variety of exciting medical fields or pursue your ambitions of a graduate professional health care degree.