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Health Studies (B.S.) – Innovative Healthcare Leadership Specialization

Leading Health Care Forward: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders in Innovative Health Care

The innovative health care leadership specialization will prepare students for roles in health care leadership and assist in meeting the need for health services managers and leaders in the current health care system.

Graduates will be prepared for clinical or nonclinical leadership and management roles in health care, such as nursing home administrator, health information manager, clinic manager, and social and community service manager.

A graduate with this degree may also choose to pursue an additional undergraduate degree in nursing, dietetics or other clinical options, setting them up for leadership roles in these fields.

Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
  • Like to work with others and help people.
  • Have strong communication skills.
  • Have an aptitude in science and math.
  • Have strong leadership skills.
  • Are a good problem solver.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
  • Nursing home administrator
  • Health information manager
  • Clinic manager
  • Social and community service manager
  • Health care administrator