Health Studies Degrees

Health Studies is concerned with the environmental and organizational factors that affect the health of populations. This field explores the subjects of biostatistics, epidemiology, genetics, psychology, sociology, and economics.

Graduates of Health Studies programs work in a variety of healthcare fields. Careers can be found in health organizations, wellness centers, universities, and local, state, and federal government. The graduate is equipped with an interdisciplinary experience that will prepare them for many healthcare jobs and provides them with the knowledge to begin more targeted programs in nursing, dentistry, medicine, public health, healthcare administration, or global health. Specific jobs post graduation might include aerobics coordinator, corporate fitness and safety consultant, community health education coordinator, or fitness center director. Graduates will also have the skill set to compete for jobs in ambulatory healthcare centers, health practitioners’ offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and non-profit organizations.

The bachelor’s is the common academic degree associated with Health Studies. Programs offer a variety of specialties that the student can use to tailor the degree to his or her interests. These specialties might include child development, psychology, wellness, health management, cultural diversity, and health communication. Prerequisites include a high school diploma, demonstration of knowledge in appropriate science courses including biology and chemistry, and an essay.

Degrees in Health Studies

Walden University: BS in Health Studies – Child Development
Walden University: BS in Health Studies – Disaster & Emergency Management
Walden University: BS in Health Studies – Health Communications
Walden University: BS in Health Studies – Health & Cultural Diversity
Walden University: BS in Health Studies – Self Designed

Radiology Technician and Health Science Programs

Having an associate's degree is the most common educational qualification among radiology technicians and technologists. No matter which career options in the radiology technician field you may be pursuing, the health degrees listed here will have you on your way to fulfilling your dreams.

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AS in Health IT	Hodges University — The Associate of Science degree in health information technology from Hodges University prepares students for entry-level positions within hospitals, X-ray clinics, and other healthcare settings. Knowledge of medical technology and equipment and medial recordkeeping is learned within this convenient, two-year program.
AOS in Radiography BS in Radiologic Science	Pima Medical Institute — A student in Pima's AOS in radiography degree program will learn the necessary skills to provide high quality diagnostic imagery to patients. The BS in radiologic sciences program will give you the academic insight into radiologic health care administration to evaluate and understand the diagnostic imagery performed on clients. This program is highly relevant in today's expanding medical field.
BS in Radiologic Science	Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences — Florida Hospital College offers an accredited online BS degree in radiological sciences that offers medical imaging technologists and radiologic technicians the opportunity to learn more skills to advance their careers in the healthcare field. Earning this degree ensure that its graduates are wholly prepared for the fast-paced and quickly adapting environment of medical imaging clinics and hospitals.
AAS in Health IT	Rasmussen College — Rasmussen College offers an AAS in health information technology that is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in healthcare. Aspiring radiology technicians will learn the ins and outs of cutting edge medical technology and computer systems.
AAS in Health IT	Lincoln College — At the Lincoln College AAS in health information technology degree program, students are able to take courses in Pharmacology, Pathophsyiology, Health Systems and Procedures, and Healthcare Data Applications. The program includes an internship module, which teaches students the tools for personal and professional development needed for success in the workplace.
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