Human Health Sciences, B.S.
THIS IS AN ON CAMPUS PROGRAM THOUGH SELECTED COURSES MAY BE OFFERED ONLINE
The Human Health Sciences degree offers a unique interdisciplinary training with course work in training in various aspects of healthcare, ethics, policy, inclusion, integrity, community, and intentionality, and other relevant topics.
CURRICULUM and PROGRAM OF STUDY
Upon completion of the degree, students are able to successfully enter the allied health workforce in fields that include:
- Clinical Research Assistant
- Mobility Specialist
- Clinical Business Office Manager
- Patient Financial Counselor
- Health and Wellness Coach
- Work Site Wellness Advocate
Graduates are competitive applicants for graduate schools in a range of professional programs, including physician assistants, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Two Concentrations
Students can pick a concentration in Allied Health Studies or Health Professions.
1. Allied Health Studies
Allied Health Sciences prepares students for careers in areas like children, family and social services; gerontology; or the business side of medicine.
2. Health Professions
Health Professions provides preparation for graduate level professional training in areas like occupational therapy, physician assistant, physical therapy, medicine, and dentistry.
Living Learning Community
| Living Learning Community | Details / Opportunities |
|---|---|
| Shared Community | Students can live in the School of Health and Human Sciences Living Learning Community alongside peers with similar academic and career interests. |
| Faculty Mentoring | Faculty mentors provide guidance and support for academic and career development. |
| Community Programming | Dedicated programming includes social activities such as pizza and game nights that help students build connections in the residence hall. |
| Hands-On Learning | Students gain access to practical learning and shadowing opportunities in their chosen fields. |
| Community Engagement | Opportunities to participate in meaningful engagement and service experiences across North Carolina’s Triad region, allowing students to make a local impact. |
Possible Career Paths Upon Graduation
- On completion of the degree, students will have the skills to:
- Successfully enter the allied health workforce.
- Be competitive applicants for graduate schools in a range of allied health fields.
- Graduates will be competitive applicants for health-related professional programs, including physician assistants, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, among others.
- Graduates may obtain jobs in entry-level allied health-related jobs, such as clinical research assistant, mobility specialist, clinical administrative assistant, orthopedic technician, health education/wellness specialist, patient financial counselor, health information technician, surgical technician, health and wellness coach, or work site wellness advocate.
“UNCG has played a significant role in shaping my path, and I am excited about the opportunities ahead of me on my journey toward a career in health care administration.”
Arnav Gandhi, Undergraduate Student in Human Health Sciences