Serve on the frontlines of health care and make an impact in the lives and health of people in your community in the health sciences programs at 海角直播.
Promote Wellness and Social Justice with Health Sciences
Are you a compassionate and curious person? Do you dream of helping others live healthy lives? The College of Health Sciences at 海角直播 offers multiple undergraduate and graduate degree programs in essential health care professions so students can achieve their dreams and find meaningful health sciences jobs.
Caring and skilled health care professionals are always in high demand. With the increasing threat of pandemics, environmental crises and the aging population, the demand is higher than ever. With a balanced combination of theory and hands-on experience in our programs in health sciences, our intensive programs prepare you for a variety of fast-paced and expanding health sciences jobs.
Whether you want to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Health Information Management or a doctorate in Physical Therapy, the College of Health Sciences offers a health sciences program that is ideal for you and your career goals. When you earn a degree in one of the health sciences programs at ASU, you鈥檒l benefit from:
Real-world work experience.
No matter which of our health sciences programs you choose, you鈥檒l get hands-on experience working with patients and health care professionals through clinical internships, fieldwork opportunities and projects in your programs in health sciences.
Support from experienced faculty.
The sizes of our programs in health sciences are small, giving you chances to work closely with faculty members who share their years of experience as teachers and health care professionals with Health Sciences majors.
Exceptional career preparation.
In the health sciences programs at ASU, you can join student organizations that promote community service and professional development to help you prepare for health science jobs, build a robust resume and make connections with other Health Sciences majors while serving those most in need.
Academic Departments in the College of Health Sciences at ASU
Protecting the availability, privacy and confidentiality of patient information is fundamental to ensuring a safe and effective health care experience for everyone. Build foundational knowledge in medical terminology, financial management and information systems and become the critical link between patients, providers and business executives.
Recovering from an injury or developing the skills needed for activities of daily living and working can be stressful. Health Sciences majors who are considerate and empathetic would flourish as occupational therapists working closely with people who suffer from disabilities or who are recovering.
Our three-year Doctorate in Physical Therapy is ideal for Health Sciences majors who hold a degree in a health care field and want to specialize in helping people with deficits in mobility to maximize their quality of life through rehabilitation, including prevention, wellness, fitness, health promotion and management of disease and disability.
As the only one of its kind at an HBCU (and one of only 13 in the country) that offers a Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Health Sciences majors from this program are sought-after around the world for their expertise, empathy and experience assessing and implementing treatment plans for individuals with limb loss or deficiencies in nontraditional and marginalized populations.
For Health Sciences majors who want to become social justice advocates and work to destigmatize disability, our bachelor鈥檚 and master鈥檚 programs in Rehabilitation Studies will prepare you for health sciences jobs in the professions of rehabilitation, social and human services, allied health and counseling.
College of Health Sciences Dean鈥檚 Welcome
Welcome to the College of Health Sciences (COHS) at 海角直播 (ASU). I thank you for your interest in ASU鈥檚 health sciences programs. The COHS consists of five departments: Health Information Management, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Rehabilitation Studies. I would like to invite you to visit our beautiful campus, become a part of our quality educational environment and share in the rich history at 海角直播.
The mission of ASU鈥檚 College of Health Sciences is to educate and graduate health-related professionals characterized by academic excellence, the use of critical/clinical reasoning and ethical decision-making skills. We pride ourselves on producing graduates who contribute to improving health care delivery and are committed to eliminating health disparities and providing evidence-based, interdisciplinary care with a special emphasis on marginalized populations.
Our programs offer student-centered curricula that provide an excellent learning experience in small programs in health sciences that allow students to engage with highly qualified faculty. Our Health Sciences majors work with faculty on prominent research projects, gain real-world experience through clinical internships, fieldwork experiences or practicums, and participate in many community and professional development activities.
Professional opportunities in health care have never been more exciting. With advances in technology and limitless research opportunities, our students are being prepared for critical health sciences jobs that will impact the world. Of all the notable aspects of being an ASU health science student, none is more important to us than the diverse student environment and the variety of perspectives that come together to create an outstanding student learning experience.
The COHS offers six health sciences programs, including Bachelor of Science degrees in Health Information Management and Rehabilitation Services (with a Concentration in Addiction). Our graduate degrees include a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), a Master of Science in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MSPO), and a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (MRC). Download our brochure and visit our web pages to learn more about our programs:
- Health Information Management
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Prosthetics & Orthotics
- Rehabilitation Studies
I appreciate your interest in our programs and look forward to discussing your future as a student in ASU鈥檚 College of Health Sciences.
Dr. Charlene PorteeDean, College of Health Sciences
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Join our health sciences programs and become a member of a growing community of students, faculty and alumni dedicated to serving people in their communities and promoting social justice and equity in the health care system. Connect with us to learn more about how you can join one of our health sciences programs and prepare for rewarding health sciences jobs working with individuals and communities around the world.