Health Care Studies Example Concentration

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts with an Individualized Focus Area can use the Health Care Studies Example Concentration as a template for designing their Focus Area.
 
The Health Care Studies Example Concentration contains courses and competences ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a health care-related field. Students will learn important applied and theoretical aspects of the health and medical services professions, including management of change and global development. Awareness of the human experience of health and disease, its sociological components, and psychological foundations all are key elements of this area.

Sample Schedule*

As a student using the template for the Health Care Studies Example Concentration, you’ll work with an academic advisor and a faculty mentor to review your transfer course work and select specific courses that meet your interests and degree requirements. 

This 108-credit-hour program can be started in any term -- Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer --and is typically comprised of 10 core courses, a minimum of nine  health care studies courses, and about 13 elective courses in liberal arts.

*Course substitutions may be necessary, as not all courses listed are offered every quarter or at all campuses.

These are some of the many courses that may be substituted for degree requirements in this example concentration:
• FA 368 Stress Reduction in the Workplace
• DCM 311 Conflict Management and Negotiation
• FA 197 Developing Supervisory Skills for the 21st Century
• HC 107 Managing Emotions in Difficult Times


Benefits

• Working during the day?
     o Take evening and online courses with other motivated adult learners.
• No college course credit?
     o Earn your degree in just over 24 months—and accelerate the completion of your degree with course credit for life experience and proficiency exams.
• Some college course credit?
     o Accelerate the completion of your degree with transfer course work, course credit for life experience and proficiency exams.
• Looking for a high quality and well-respected degree? 
     o DePaul’s impressive academic rankings and distinguished faculty speak loudly to future employers. And, you’ll become part of a network of more than 150,000 DePaul graduates. 
• Worried about paying for your degree? 
     o Qualify for one of the many scholarships available.

Career Outlook

The health care industry is expected to generate 3.2 million new jobs in the U.S. between 2008 and 2018. In Illinois, business operation specialists in medical staff services and bioethics/medical ethics are among the top 50 fastest-growing occupations that require a bachelor’s degree. Community and social service specialists in health care are also among the top 50. These are just a few of the many career opportunities related to health care.

Students pursuing the Health Care Studies Example Concentration may advance their careers in positions such as:
• Health Administrator
• Health Services Coordinator or Manager
• Health Care Communications Manager
• Laboratory Manager
• Public Health Educator, Inspector, or Manager
• Medical Social Worker
• Occupational Health & Safety Inspector or Administrator
• Compliance Administrator

Some of the occupations listed above may require additional schooling or work experience.


Getting Started

Complete an online DePaul Adult Admission Application and submit all your transcripts. Questions?  Attend a free information session or contact the Adult Enrollment Center at 312-362-6338 or adultenrollment@depaul.edu