Course description
The Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Sciences program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences blends a curriculum grounded in the natural sciences with course work in the humanities, social sciences and health fields, offering students a wide range of courses and career options.
Students in the Health and Human Sciences program may also pursue joint degrees in law, medicine or physician assistant studies.
Graduates of the four-year Health and Human Sciences program will be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of the basic biological and physical principles relevant to health and illness.
* Identify cultural, social, psychological and economic dimensions of health and illness.
* Examine human health issues through a multi-disciplinary perspective.
* Analyze the primary literature of a variety of fields and develop comprehensive responses to interdisciplinary problems.
* Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
* Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and human rights principles related to health issues.
* Have a solid understanding of contemporary and global health issues.
* Apply content knowledge and experiences to design and implement health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
Career Pathways
The Health and Human Sciences program provides an academic environment to develop well-rounded undergraduate students and guide them toward successful, sustainable careers and leadership in humanistic health care.
Graduates of the Health and Human Sciences program will be prepared to enter the workforce in a variety of health-related fields or pursue advanced studies in graduate or professional school.
Careers may include roles as health counselors, science and health writers, policy analysts and researchers for governmental organizations, consumer groups, and scientific research institutes.
Students will also have an excellent foundation for post-graduate work in law, health services and administration. They may also choose to pursue graduate programs in nutrition, public health, health administration, anthropology, sociology, or other related fields.
Curriculum (subject to change)
Students will complete 127 course credits for gradation (85 credits required, 42 credits elective). 39 credits must be from 300 or 400 level courses.
