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In addition to USD’s Health Science programs, pre-professional studies students can take coursework that prepares them for entry into graduate programs offered at other universities, including pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, medicine, chiropractic medicine, public health, mortuary science, etc. Pathway Two: Health Care StudiesThis pathway is for individuals who desire a career in the health care industry rather than in a clinically-based profession. The student’s course of study will build a solid academic foundation in humanities, math, science and healthcare. The student will be encouraged to earn up to two minors in addition to the Health Sciences major to create a unique program that will be geared toward individual goals and to increase marketability when seeking employment. The graduate will be prepared for entry-level employment in health care or health related careers. Pathway Three: Health Career Advancement StudiesThe Health Sciences Major at the University of South Dakota provides health career advancement for individuals who are already health care workers and who hold an AA, AS, or AAS degree and wish to advance in their current positions or in a related area of health care. After completing this degree, the graduate may go on to pursue graduate work in a specific area of health sciences if desired. Graduates of community colleges who have completed an AAS or AS in a healthcare field can complete the BSHS. Aritculation agreements provide for ease of transfer to complete the degree. Pathway Four: Undergraduate ResearchThe undergraduate research pathway includes working with scientists in basic biomedical research, health disparities, clinical or translational research and data methodologies, biostatistics, and epidemiology. The desired outcome is that those students who explore research as undergraduates will continue their education in graduate research programs and contribute to the exceptional research activities in South Dakota. Pathway Five: Undergraduate Public HealthThe undergraduate public health pathway introduces public health as a career option. Knowledge of global health issues and the improvement of population health will better prepare the student for a future in healthcare professions, enabling the future practitioner to address vital social issues with an awareness of world context. Pathway Six: Undergraduate Clinical InformaticsThe clinical informatics pathway provides the opportunity to gain skill in the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in healthcare. |
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