This degree is geared toward developing health professionals and healthcare administrators who are empowered to promote the health and well-being of the populations they serve. The major is intended for students interested in career advancement or for those whose goal is to work in the health professions providing service to individuals and communities. Students choose to pursue either the (1) generalized Health Sciences degree, (2) the specialization in Healthcare Administration, (3) the specialization in Public Health, or (4) the specialization in Pre-Healthcare Professional. Students interested in pursuing?occupational therapy, physical therapy, chiropractic, nutrition, physician assistant?or accelerated nursing programs?after?they graduate should plan early to incorporate the course requirements for those programs, if possible, into their Health Sciences Degree.