CBU's Clinical Health Science program is designed for students in the field of health science who have already earned an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students who have earned an AA in the following areas will be eligible for entry into the program: Dental Assistant, Health Science, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Paramedic Science, Pharmacy, and Pharmacy Technician. All others must be reviewed and approved by the Dean of the College of Allied Health. This major will help student to gain further understanding of health and healthcare in upper division courses here at California Baptist University.
Program Design and Career Opportunities
The field of Allied Health is one that is rapidly expanding in the United States and in Southern California. The two leading healthcare trends in the United States are the increase in the aging population and the epidemic of obesity. These two trends will influence health care for the next generation and the Clinical Health Science program is strategically positioned to train future healthcare providers for such trends. Your CBU professors have extensive experience and knowledge in the field of Clinical Health Science and are able to bridge applied and academic practice to the classroom environment.
Career opportunities in the field of Allied Health are predicted to be excellent in the years to come, as health-related professions are some of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Individuals trained in Clinical Health Science are in high demand and will work in an environment where they will be able to influence healthcare trends. Furthermore, Clinical Health Science graduates may be able to continue their education in graduate or professional programs in allied health.
Clinical Health Science Program Student Outcomes
- Understand the United States Health Care system.
- Demonstrate competence in health information literacy.
- Demonstrate understanding of research methodology and the scientific method.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the relationship between disease prevention and health promotion.
- Display effective professional communication skills.
- Demonstrate competence in applied statistical analysis.
- Exhibit appropriate use of health informatics computer technology skills.
- Develop skills to collaborate and consult as a member of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the scientific literature, understand and synthesize relevant information from it, and be able to convey this information both orally and in writing.
- Ability to act as a resource person in community health programs and activities.
- Ability to understand and apply clinical health science principles to diverse populations and throughout the lifespan.
Clinical Health Science BS Program Requirements (39 units)
Lower Division Core Courses
ALH 101 Introduction to Allied Health Professions
BIO 173 Medical Terminology
HSC 104 Survey of US Health Care Delivery Systems
HSC 210 Ethics in Health Care
MAT 144 Statistics
Upper Division Core Courses
HSC 300 Health Communication
HSC 305 Epidemiology
HSC 310 Public Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
HSC 315 Therapeutic Interventions
HSC 330 Health Information Systems
HSC 360 Finance and Reimbursement in Health Care
HSC 420 Health Care Policy
HSC 480 Research Methods
HSC 491 Internship in Health Science
KIN 302 Contemporary Health Issues