Building on the associate degrees or certificates in technical areas, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences will allow practicing professionals an opportunity to enhance their formal learning and broaden their areas of expertise. The program will focus on upper level course work in general education in conjunction with an area of career enhancement chosen by the individual student.
Common areas are management, education, human services counseling or specialized practice.
Students completing the minor in management will be prepared to assume a middle management or supervisory position in a health care agency or to establish a professional business. Those who choose to pursue the professional education track will gain the skills necessary to teach adults the basics of their own health profession. Students pursuing the minor in human services counseling will expand their capabilities to work with individuals and client groups in health care settings and the community. A specialized practice track is offered for students completing health related certificate programs at Old Dominion University. Currently these certificate programs include cytotechnology and ophthalmic technology.