The Healthcare Studies major is designed to meet the needs of students with a variety of career interests. The courses provide an introduction and overview of many different facets of healthcare, ranging from patient care to healthcare policy and technology. Some career paths require additional post-graduate study.
Healthcare Studies and Healthcare Management
The Healthcare Studies and Healthcare Management majors can lead to careers in a wide range of healthcare settings.
- Hospital systems
- Medical offices and clinics
- Nursing homes and long-term care/rehabilitation facilities
- Community health organizations
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Medical product manufacturing companies
- Non-profit organ donation and transplant support organizations
- Health insurance companies
- Health technology companies
- Clinical trials organizations
Examples of Careers
Examples of Careers for Healthcare Studies Majors
- Program Coordinator
- Patient representatives and advocates
- Medical interpreter
- Patient Experience and Quality Improvement expert
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Healthcare equipment sales representative
- Health technology representative
- Community liaison for outreach and education
Examples of Careers for Healthcare/Administration Management Majors
- Operations Manager
- Regulatory Specialist
- Quality & Safety Specialist
- Billing Manager
- Client Care Coordinator
- Patient Account Analyst
- Performance Improvement Project Manager
- Practice Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Revenue Integrity Analyst
Examples of Careers for Clinical Trials Administration and Practice
Clinical Trials Administration and Practice concentration prepares students for careers in Clinical Trials. Professional tracks within this field include:
- Clinical Research Assistant / Coordinator / Manager
- Community Outreach Planning and Coordination
- Clinical Operations and Patient Support
- Regulatory Affairs and Compliance
- Data Management
- Project Management
Examples of Careers for Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA)
Graduates of the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) Concentration will find job opportunities as SLPAs in:
- K-12 schools
- Birth-to-Three programs
- Speech therapy and speech rehabilitation centers