University of South Dakota

Are you considering a career in health care? Are you undecided about what type of health care career you want to pursue?

The Health Sciences Major provides opportunities to learn about career options in the health professions A Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences provides a solid background from which you can go on to a variety of careers or pursue a graduate degree Our major offers great flexibility so that you can choose to tailor your education to include more than one minor in areas of greatest interest or career path Health Sciences Major Q & A Please see the USD Undergraduate Course Catalog for more information

Multiple Options

This major is responsive to the Institute of Medicine's recommendations for the education and training of health care professionals.

• Pathway to Professional Studies:  Provides the foundation for entry into a professional health program
• Health Care Studies:  Prepares you for a health care industry career other than in a clinically-based profession
• Health Career Advancement Studies:  Designed for individuals who wish to advance their education

Minor

Students may now minor in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program.

Program to Program Articulation Agreements

Program to program articulation agreements are formal agreements between The University of South Dakota and specialized technical programs to accept block credits in transfer towards the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences.

For more information, please contact our advisor:

• Audrey Ticknor, RDH, MA (audrey.ticknor@usd.edu) or 605-677-7273