Bachelor of Science - Care, Health and Society

Examine the social dimensions of health and health care indirectly applicable ways, making for an impactful career within a helping profession. The Care, Health, and Society major equips students who plan to pursue careers in medical professions and offers a broader perspective of how health care integrates within the context of social interaction, social institutions, and social structures. This interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science incorporates coursework from the social sciences, science, and humanities, and offers a fully online option. The program complements training in public health and front-line health care careers, providing students with the toolkit necessary to address persistent population health issues, inform public health initiatives, and combat barriers to health care delivery. Students obtain analytical, organizational, and advocacy skills for the helping professions.