B.S. in Health Studies
The health care industry is changing dramatically and health care organizations are growing more complex. Gain the knowledge base required to understand and anticipate the continuing changes in the health care industry. Broaden your understanding of the policies, organization, financing and dynamics of the U.S. health care system. Whether you currently work in allied health or are seeking to enter the field, you can leverage your experience and help prepare to take the next step in your career and professional development.
Designed by recognized leaders in the health sector, the B.S. in Health Studies program can help you
- Apply multidisciplinary approaches to the study of illness, disease and injury.
- Assess and develop relevant solutions related to the impact of aging on health and health care delivery.
- Understand how information technology can be used to support clinical and managerial decision-making in health care.
- Analyze legal and ethical issues related to health care delivery and clinical research.
- Understand the multiple interacting influences that impact health and wellness in young children’s lives.
Concentrations
Bachelor's Plus Option
Walden University offers interested undergraduate students the opportunity to enroll in its Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) graduate courses.- Students in the B.S. in Health Studies program who have demonstrated superior performance in their studies may enroll in several graduate-level public health courses, subject to meeting certain criteria.
- Students who successfully complete these courses will be able to transfer the credit hours earned (4 master's-level courses) toward the 56 credit hours required to complete the M.P.H. degree at Walden.
- Students interested in the Bachelor's Plus option will require more time to complete the program.
For assistance deciding which concentration fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5366.
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