Program Description

The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Integrated Health Science will provide a broad-based interdisciplinary degree designed for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. To do so, the IHS major will consist of a core group of classes grounded in the basic natural, social and health sciences. The IHS major prepares students to become informed and engaged health professionals, able to think critically about health-related issues and work as part of a healthcare team to develop innovative solutions to current and future healthcare issues. Coursework focuses on the core functions of the healthcare system while emphasizing strategies to promote population health. In addition, the curriculum provides a venue for career exploration. The IHS program of study is flexible enough to allow students career options in the healthcare industry or preparation for graduate education in allied health fields.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Synthesize interdisciplinary knowledge from health-related disciplines to identify critical gaps and opportunities within the health science fields. 
2. Explain the diverse mental and physical health needs, interests, and concerns of individuals and/or groups based on key social determinants of health. 
3. Develop communication and advocacy skills to address health needs, interests, and concerns of different individuals and/or groups. 
4. Assess various solutions to respond to health interests and concerns of individuals and/or groups. 
5. Apply principles, best practices, and standards that govern health professionals and institutions in their work with individuals and/or groups to improve health. 
6. Develop collaborative and project planning skills that integrate inter professional and interdisciplinary contributions to improve individual and/or group health outcomes through research, inquiry, networking, and problem solving. 

This program is a part of the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to this program is open to all students who meet Kennesaw State University’s general admission standards. Visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog for more details.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . 

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Program Course Requirements