My Parallel Major I chose was Health Service Administration; out of all the recommended majors, I chose Health Science Administration because this is the job my Mom does as her career and I thought it was cool to see that it was recommended for me. What interests me about this major is that it I would be a leader and how I will be prepared for different positions in public health within local, state, national, or international programs.
On the website, in the description it states, “The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is designed to offer advanced educational experiences to students who are non-health or health professionals and/or who have completed a certification or Associate of Science degree in a health-related discipline, have credentials to practice in their field, and have experience as a healthcare provider.” Also, the description says that the program builds on the expertise of practicing health professionals and allows me to get the opportunity to enhance my formal learning skills; it focuses on upper-level course work and general education in conjunction.
One career I can do with a degree in Health Science Administration is become a Healthcare Lawyer; Health care lawyers guide health care facilities, such as hospitals and clinics, and their staff through the legal system. They advise their clients about their rights and obligations, act as advocates during negotiations for contracts, and represent them in court. Lawyers must start with their undergraduate degree and take at least 4 years of law school. Then, lawyers must pass the bar exam of the state they want to practice in.
Some additional classes I would have to take for this major are Information Literacy and Research, Literature, Human Creativity, Statistics, and Principles of Public Health.
A couple places I could go to learn more about Health Service Administration is at the Mayo clinic, World Health Organization, Children’s Hospital Network, and United States department of Health and Human Services.
My adviser would still be Leanne White.