Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

This degree prepares students for careers in the health field, one of the largest industries in the United States. It includes hospitals and other medical service providers, public health organizations, health insurance companies, health/medical related sales, health fitness organizations, and community and non-profit health agencies. The curriculum consists of a group of core courses and three concentration areas. The concentration areas are designed to gain in-depth knowledge in a chosen area of health sciences. Students choose from one of the following concentrations:
 

• Cardiovascular Imaging Leadership (CVT)  -    New

• Health Promotion and Education (HPE)

• Pre-Professional Studies in Health (PPSH)

• Health Services Administration (HSA)

Bachelor of Science in Language and International Health

The Bachelor of Science in Language and International Health is offered jointly by the Departments of Languages in the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities and Public Health Sciences in the College of Health, Education and Human Development.  Students in this program will acquire knowledge in public health theory and practice, including the history and philosophy of public health and medicine; the organization, management, and financing of health services; the social and behavioral aspects of health, epidemiology, health evaluation methods, and health communications.  Students also acquire communicative competence in the target language and its culture, literature, health environments, and multicultural issues.

This program requires the completion of a semester internship abroad. 

The administrative and advising office for this program is located in the Department of Languages in the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities.   Please check out the Languages & International degree program link in the Department of Languages.

For more information contact:
Dr. Graciela Tissera
Director and Associate Professor
Department of Languages
Clemson University
713 Strode Tower
P 864-656-3493
gtisser@clemson.edu

 

Enhance Your Degree with a Certificate:

• Public Health Certificate (Undergraduate) - New
• Certificate in Clinical and Health Services Research (Graduate) - New