Preparing you for careers in the health care industry.
Overview
The demand for well-educated health care managers and other allied health professionals is on the rise.
McPherson College's Health Science program offers majors in Health Science and Healthcare Management for students interested in areas of allied health such as behavioral health, public health, community health and healthcare management.
Students will have the opportunity to discover their career path through various field placements.
Scholarships
McPherson College is selecting ten new Health Science Scholars who will receive $25,000 annually in scholarships to be part of this groundbreaking program. Health Science Scholars will commit to participating in the development of signature outreach programs with McPherson Hospital and the community, and will be guaranteed one internship per year.
Majors
Health Science
The Health Science major is ideal for students interested in pursuing health care careers in a variety of settings. The major offers four additional areas of emphasis for students interested in allied health: behavioral health, public health, community health, and healthcare management.
Healthcare Management
A major in Healthcare Management prepares students for a career in planning, directing, or coordinating medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.
Additional recommended courses are available to enable students to enhance their knowledge for their chosen career paths that emerge during discernment process.
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Career Enhancements
Community & Public Health
Students have the opportunity to take courses that broaden their knowledge of the field of public health which will lead to careers in this setting.
Social and Behavioral Science
Students can also choose to take courses preparing them to assess for needed services, to screen for mental health, and to minimize re-hospitalization, among other skills. These courses will be of interest to students considering pre-professional training for a master’s degree in social work.
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Career Paths
The Health Science and Healthcare Management majors can lead to a career as a:
Health Educator
Mental Health Case Manager
Community Health Worker
Medical Records Coordinator
Public Health Specialist
Population Health Analyst
Assisted Living Operator
Revenue Cycle Manager
Patient Services Coordinator
Clinic Administrator
Faculty & Staff
Nicholas Baldetti D.B.A.
- Executive Director of Healthcare Initiatives
- Assistant Professor
