Health and Human Science Program
About the Program
The Health & Human Science program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to make a genuine impact in people's lives. Students learn to communicate health information clearly and make informed decisions that lead to better outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve. Through coursework in inquiry, analysis, and program evaluation, they develop the ability to identify what's working, recognize where gaps exist, and strengthen the health initiatives they're part of. This program also builds leadership skills and professional readiness to pursue meaningful careers across public health, community services, health administration, policy, and beyond.
What you’ll Learn
Upon completing a major in Health & Human Science, students will:
· INSTILL- Cultivate healthy habits and attitudes that support a lifestyle grounded in the principles of the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ, forming a foundation that shapes both their personal well-being and their approach to serving others.
· PLAN- Develop practical skills in planning, needs assessment, and analysis, learning to identify challenges and communicate effective solutions to health and human science issues across Oceania and the Asian Rim.
· LEAD- Gain hands-on experience in leading, implementing, and evaluating health-related programs that make a tangible difference for individuals, families, and communities throughout the region.
Careers & Pathways
The demand for skilled public and community health professionals has never been greater. As populations grow and age, as climate change reshapes disease patterns, and as health inequities come into sharper focus, communities across the globe need leaders who can design, implement, and evaluate programs that improve lives at scale. At the same time, an understanding of human health has become an essential dimension of countless emerging fields such as technology, business, policy, and education — and employers in nearly every sector are seeking professionals who can think critically about the biological, social, and behavioral factors that shape wellbeing.
Graduates with a foundation in health and human science are uniquely equipped to meet these challenges across a wide range of settings, including public health departments, community centers and schools, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, healthcare delivery organizations such as hospitals and clinics, private health-related organizations, and corporate workplace health programs.
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Students will participate in a series of five core capstone courses that will engage hands-on experiences in personal disease prevention, health promotion, health leadership, research, and career development.
