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Health Studies
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. As a result, the demand for qualified employees in both patient care and non-patient care positions is growing. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 23% growth in the number of jobs in the healthcare industry over the next 10 years.
Southeast offers a variety of programs for students wishing to enter the healthcare field. Whether you want to work directly with patients, or behind the scenes in healthcare informatics, we have the educational programs you need to achieve your goals. In order to help you find the degree that is right for you, we have created Health Studies @ Southeast and it can assist you in a variety of ways:
- Serves as a gateway for the 60+ programs in all 5 of our colleges.
- Provides liaison services with local and regional healthcare practitioners and organizations to bring you the most current information in the field.
- Integrates disciplines to provide you with an education that emphasizes the importance of patient care and non-patient care roles.
Southeast offers more than 60 health related programs; find the one you are interested in below.
Undergraduate Degrees/Certificates
Health & Human Services
- Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Recreation
- Athletic Training (BS/BSAT)
- Health Management – Exercise Science Option (BS)
- Health Management – Health Promotion Option (BS)
- *Health Sciences – Pre-Physical/Occupational Therapy Option (BS)
- *Health Sciences – General Health Sciences Option (BS)
- Recreation (BS)
- Communication Disorders
- Human Environmental Studies
- Nursing
- Social Work
Education
- Elementary, Early, and Special Education
- Exceptional Child Education (BSED)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Liberal Arts
- Psychology
Science, Technology, and Agriculture
Pre-Professional Curricula
Minors
- Autism Studies – Applied Behavioral Analysis Focus
- Autism Studies – Non-applied Behavioral Analysis Focus
- Biological and Medical Sciences Entrepreneurship
- Communication Disorders
- Communication for Health Professionals
- Exercise Science
- Gerontology
- Health Management Entrepreneurship
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition
- Psychology – Applied
- Psychology – Developmental
- Psychology – General
- Psychology – Psychological Services
- Social Rehabilitation and Treatment
- Social Work
- Substance Abuse Prevention
Graduate Degrees
Education
- Early, Elementary, and Special Education
- Exceptional Child Education – Autism Emphasis (MA)
- Graduate Certificate
- Educational Leadership and Counseling
Health & Human Services
- Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Recreation
- Communication Disorders
- Nursing
Community Training
- Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
- Pharmacy Technician Program
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider
- Lifeguard Training
- Lifeguard Instructor Training
Undergraduate Degrees/Certificates
Business
- Management and Marketing
Liberal Arts
- Communication Studies
Science, Technology, and Agriculture
- Chemistry
- Chemistry – Biochemistry Option (BS)
- Chemistry – DNA Analysis (BS)
- Chemistry – Forensic Chemistry (BS)
- Environmental Science
- Emergency Preparedness (BS)
- Environmental Science – Biology Option (BS)
- Environmental Science – Environmental Health Option (BS)
- Polytechnic Studies
- Technology Management – Healthcare Facilities Management Option (BS)
- Cybersecurity (BS)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Healthcare Facilities Operations
Graduate Degrees
Business
- Management and Marketing
- Healthcare Management – Quality and Patient Safety Option (MS)
- Healthcare Management – Informatics Option (MS)
- Healthcare Management – Communication Option (MS)
- Healthcare Management – Administration Option (MS)
- Master of Business Administration – Healthcare Administration Option (MBA)
- Graduate Certificates in Healthcare Management
- Quality and Patient Safety
- Informatics
- Communication
- Administration
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