Health Promotion and Science, B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion and Science at St. Francis Colleges in New York teaches students how to teach and promote well-being. More than just moderating or eliminating potentially risky behavior, the program emphasizes personal decisions and behavioral choices. SFC prepares health science majors to succeed in this increasingly important and growing field.
Through instruction in data collection, analysis and interpretation, and needs assessment, students gain experience in designing and conducting health-promotion programs and events. Learning is augmented through hands-on experience, such as service learning and internships at national health organizations, including the American Cancer Society, local community health organizations such as Rivington House, and medical settings such as Brooklyn Medical Group and Methodist Hospital.
Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven bachelor of health science curriculum in New York City is SFC’s robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals prepared to enter the workforce and change and culturally diversify the world.
B.S. IN HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
While many health promotion students undertake graduate training in public health and community health, they also find rewarding careers in local, state and national community health agencies, city and state government agencies, hospitals, schools, nursing homes and more. Other health science degree students pursue professional training or advanced degrees in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine or nursing.
CENTERED AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS
Learning is augmented at SFC in Brooklyn through hands-on experience, such as service learning and internships at national health organizations, including the American Cancer Society, local community health organizations such as Rivington House, and medical settings such as Brooklyn Medical Group and Methodist Hospital.
Additionally, all health science majors receive an enhanced system of support, from day one to post-graduation. As part of the robust support, students gain in-depth insight and guidance in academic, internship and career-path options via the Center for Student Success, Center for Career Exploration, and Center for Learning and Leadership.
HONORS PROGRAM AND HONOR SOCIETIES
Qualified health science bachelor degree students seeking an additional academic challenge can participate in the St. Francis College Honors Program, where students take part in a series of small, intensive seminars, trips and other activities that lead toward a senior thesis.
Our New York City based college is also home to 15 national honor societies and its own Duns Scotus Honors Society, which recognizes students for their academic and community achievements.
CURRICULUM
EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT SCIENCE B.S. | 123-129 CREDITS
As an integrated program of studies, the General Education Program provides a solid foundation and focuses on developing the skills expected of a liberally educated person. It provides students with a broadly-based foundation outside their areas of specialization, an understanding of how various disciplines intersect and differ, and assists in cultivating a disposition for lifelong learning.
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