The Health Studies major prepares graduates for careers in the health care field and for graduate school programs in the health professions. This interdisciplinary major offers a strong foundation in liberal arts, combined with a core set of courses in health issues and health care systems. The major includes courses from academic areas such as Business Administration, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Social Sciences and Education.
The Health Studies major was created in response to surging interest in health disciplines among current and prospective students and provides a range of alternatives in the field of healthcare to the college's Nursing major.
Program Overview…
Colby-Sawyer College offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies with concentrations in Health Promotion and Wellness; Public Health; and Health Care Management.
Internships & Careers…
Health Studies majors gain experience in professional settings through internships that give them distinct advantages as they begin their careers.
Health Studies Faculty…
Health Studies majors learn from experienced faculty members with expertise in ethics, healthcare, human resource management, management, nursing, organizational behavior, and more.
Student Organizations
Colby-Sawyer has many club and organizations affiliated with the different areas included in Health Studies, such as Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and the Exercise and Sports Science Club.
Related Majors
Colby-Sawyer offers majors in Business Administration, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Social Sciences and Education.
Colby-Sawyer's curriculum also includes all the prerequisites for medical and veterinary schools as well as for other training in health careers. Our pre-med advisor meets with students to discuss preparation, planning and other options for advanced studies.
