Details: Health Management, Major

MajorHealth Management

A Bachelor of Science (BS) in health management from Wichita State will train you for careers in the management side of health care or careers in the planning and assessment of public- and community-health initiatives. The program combines classroom knowledge and applied learning in settings throughout Kansas' health care hub.

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Applied learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the College of Health Professions, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Inside the Program

Public Health Sciences students helped start the WSU Tobacco Free campus policy.

Student group improves public health through Tobacco Free campus initiative

Public Health Sciences students helped start and implement the Tobacco Free Campus Ambassador program to support the WSU Tobacco Free campus policy. The push to go tobacco free has been led by Public Health Sciences going back to 2005 when a group of students formed the Health, Education, Advocates for Leadership, Teamwork and Humanity (HEALTH) Student Association.

Students also celebrate National Public Health Week annually by volunteering in the community and displaying health educational materials around campus.

Curriculum

In addition to the health management core courses, you'll choose courses based on your future career plans—in health-care management or community development. You'll also complete a public health science practicum, where you'll gain real-world experience working in a local health care organization.

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Careers

A degree in health management from Wichita State will give you a broad range of health-related knowledge—preparing you for a variety of graduate programs and high-paying careers in settings such as acute-care medicine, community health, long-term care and others.

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