The Department of Health Sciences at Towson University offers undergraduate programs in allied health, gerontology, health care management, and public health.
Undergraduate Programs
Majors
Allied Health Major
The Allied Health Major is a unique transfer-based program of study for students who have completed an Applied Associate of Science (A.A.S.) degree in an allied health field at a community college. The bachelor’s degree program is based upon students’ clinical skills, and complements that foundation with learning geared to advanced positions within the broader health care industry.
Gerontology Major
The Gerontology Major provides a comprehensive study of aging, which includes issues related to health, economics, policy, ethics and culture.
Health Care Management Major
The Health Care Management Major combines an understanding of business principles with the rapidly changing health care delivery system.
Public Health Major
The Public Health Major is focused on promoting and protecting health and well-being across the individual, community and societal levels.
Minors
Applied Adult Disabilities Minor
The Applied Adult Disabilities Minor will enhance your existing area of study, and your AADS service learning course will ensure that you gain real-world experience working with, or on behalf of, adults with disabilities.
Gerontology Minor
The Gerontology Minor allows you to add to your marketability and desire to help others enjoy longer, healthier lives.
Health Care Management Minor
The Health Care Management Minor complements your current knowledge base and helps you gain an advantage in the marketplace.
Health Science Minor
The Health Science Minor adds to your breadth of knowledge with health-related coursework.
Public Health Minor
The Public Health Minor gives you a basic foundation that includes the natural history of disease, the three levels of prevention and related concepts important to public health promotion, and disease prevention.