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Jim Baer, MS in Mathematics

"I am fortunate to work with extremely motivated students. South University helps people earn an education that will greatly improve their lives and those of their families. It’s a privilege to have an opportunity to help people so directly."

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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Overview

Today’s rapidly growing field of healthcare has created an ever-expanding need for healthcare professionals. The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program online can enable you to step up and serve the community by meeting that need. With a focus on the important role of professionalism in healthcare delivery, curriculum blends the teaching of theory with industry-related technical information.

Students of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program are given a solid foundation for entry-level employment in a range of positions in the health care industry at facilities such as:

Health practitioners' offices
Hospitals
Home healthcare services
Outpatient care services
Nursing care facilities
Health insurance companies
State and government healthcare programs

Graduates are prepared for graduate studies and are equipped with the skills appropriate for lifelong learning.

Employment Outlook for Health Sciences
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Wage and salary employment in the health care industry is projected to increase 22 percent through 2016. ” “Health care will generate 3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry. Seven of the twenty fastest growing occupations are health care related. Job opportunities should be good in all employment settings. ”
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09 Edition, Health Care, on the internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm.