Human Health Sciences Program

School of Health and Human Sciences

Preparing students for in-demand careers making a difference in people’s lives and creating healthier communities.

HHS BS degree

What is Human Health Sciences?

A bachelor’s degree in human health sciences is your pathway to a truly diverse range of rewarding careers in the dynamic, fast-growing field of allied health industries, and powerful preparation for graduate study.

Allied health professions cover a range of healthcare related roles and organizations. Students in this program are introduced to a wide range of allied health careers and pathways to position them for success in the health professions.

Students get involved in community experiences in North Carolina’s Triad region. They take part in practical learning or shadowing within their chosen career field.

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$63,000

Is the average salary for a U.S. worker with a bachelor’s degree in health science, according to PayScale.

#1 

First and only institution in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad region to offer this program.

28%

Projected growth of medical and health services managers from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Charlize Portlock

CHARLIZE PORTLOCK, CLASS OF ’27

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Why did you choose this major?
I want to make a positive impact on the community, help better people’s lives, and bridge the gap of care – especially when it comes to people of color and minorities. 

Career Goals:
I would like to pursue pharmacy or genetic counseling. 

Favorite Movie: 
Pitch Perfect 2 – my mom and I love to watch it together.

Jamie Holton

JAMIE HOLTON

Jamie is one of the first Human Health Science students to be awarded the “Ruth Shumaker Jarvis & Clint Jarvis Scholarship

Why did you choose this major?
I chose Human and Health Sciences because I believe the program is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about healthcare. The knowledge will help me provide the best care for my future patients. My career goals are to be a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Nia Barksdale

NIA BARKSDALE

Nia is one of the first Human Health Science students to be awarded the “Ruth Shumaker Jarvis & Clint Jarvis Scholarship

Why did you choose this major?
I chose the HHS major because I felt like it is where I belonged. I always wanted to work with within the medical field, but I couldn’t find the right major for me until HHS.I have had so much help and guidance being in the HHS major and that was a big relief to me especially being a first time university student.