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The field of health science bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and the application of this knowledge to improve the quality of life.

The Department of Health Science offers undergraduate degree programs in health science, with concentrations in community health and/or school health.

Health Science

The Department contributes to the focus of the comprehensive university through its provision of multi-disciplinary content, facilitation of students’ certification in relevant professions and professional organizations, and exposure of its students to issues addressed within health science, health care management and the aging population.

Several graduate programs are available, including the Master of Science degree in health science with concentrations in administration, community health education and school health education.

Health Science (M.S.)

Department of Health Science
Linthicum Hall, Room 101

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Phone: 410-704-2637
Fax: 410-704-4670

"Employment of health educators is expected to grow by 37% from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Growth will be driven by efforts to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people about healthy habits and behaviors."

-Health Educatiors: Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor

• TU's Center for Productive Aging receives plaque for its partnership with MD Dept. of Aging on Living Well Project.

New SOPHE Issue Brief Highlights
Opportunities and Challenges for
Health Education Specialists in the ACA
WASHINGTON - In celebration of National Public Health Week, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) is pleased to release a new issue brief entitled "Affordable Care Act: Opportunities and Challenges for Health Education Specialists." The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers multiple policy levers for improving patient care and maximizing health outcomes, in part by expanding the opportunities for health education specialists to contribute to the goals of prevention, screening and treatment

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Announcements

•Join the Healthcare Leadership Academy; attend educational seminars and network with other students and healthcare professionals

•Join Eta Sigma Gamma, the national honor society for Health Science majors

••Speed Mentoring program allows students to practice professional interviewing skills

•Department receives national recognition from American Association for Health Education for Initial Preparation of Health Educators