Health Sciences

The health sciences major is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness and behavior change, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analysis of health concerns. the major combines a broad foundation of health-related course work with a choice of preparatory courses suitable for entry into graduate programs in dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health and veterinary medicine.

Possible experiences include: undergraduate research, service learning, study abroad, field placements in hospitals and health agencies, attendance at workshops and conferences, and organizing and conducting a campus-wide or community event. students could also benefit from membership in professional organizations. students should consult with the faculty of the area in which they are interested for more information.

• Type: Mandatory

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Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. the listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive. cancer outreach worker clinical coordinator clinical research coordinator community health specialist community volunteer director consumer safety inspector corporate fitness director corporate wellness specialist dentist disability claim manager emergency room technician employee wellness specialist extension agent fitness program coordinator grants and research associate health advocate health care recruiter health educator health information specialist health insurance planning specialist health planning analyst health promotion coordinator hiv counselor hmo contract coordinator hospital wellness coordinator immunization specialist industrial fitness specialist medical office manager medical record administrator occupational therapist optometrist outreach/referral coordinator patient care administrator patient advocate pharmaceutical sales agent pharmacist physical therapist physician (d.o. or m.d.) physician assistant prosthetics/orthotics tech public health educator public health statistician quality services coordinator recreational therapist rehabilitation technician school health educator spa/health club manager substance abuse case manager substance abuse educator surgical assistant veterinarian wellness coordinator

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. James Madison University has partnerships with the following companies: