A growing awareness of health issues has resulted in a need for more individual education in the area of wellness, aging, medical technology, ethics and social change. The concept of health and health care has undergone significant changes in the recent past. Preventing illness and promoting wellness are now a part of society's expectations. Care is moving from hospitals and institutions into community organizations with teams of different health professionals. Cultural, economical and social factors are now recognized as major contributors to a person's physical state.
Technological changes create ethical issues.
An aging population will result in challenges to the health care system and society. All of these issues and factors contribute to the need for educated individuals interested in and committed to these issues. It offers a broad, cross disciplinary study of health and wellness and will provide the tools necessary to seek a variety of types of employment in health related fields. A curriculum has been specifically designed with a blend of Health Science courses and other Social Science, Arts or Science electives.