{"id":8018,"date":"2020-12-05T11:06:36","date_gmt":"2020-12-05T16:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=8018"},"modified":"2024-12-16T17:17:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T22:17:26","slug":"why-study-health-science","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/why-study-health-science\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Study Health Science?"},"content":{"rendered":"

By now, you know that healthcare careers are in high demand. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a> expects healthcare jobs to grow 15 percent over the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations.<\/p>\n

You may be reading this because you want in on this booming field. In a post-COVID-19 world where small businesses have shuttered their doors, it is comforting to know that healthcare is a thriving, in-demand industry that is not going away.<\/p>\n

However, the typical healthcare careers that often come to mind \u2013 such as doctor, dentist, or pharmacist \u2013 may not appeal to you. They may require too much schooling, or may not align with your career goals. Rather, you want to think outside the box, and are considering a health degree program that offers a wider selection after graduation. Enter: the health science major.<\/p>\n

Health science is a growing field within healthcare, and increasingly popular among college students. But why study health science? What are the benefits? Read on, as we share some of the top reasons to explore this booming industry.<\/p>\n

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  1. You Want an In-Demand Job with a Bright Outlook<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you desire a career that offers stability and security, look no farther than the healthcare field. It\u2019s no secret that the healthcare is in demand always. That 15 percent employment growth we mentioned translates to another 2.4 million jobs<\/strong> added nationwide.<\/p>\n

    This projected growth does not even take global pandemics into consideration. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population \u2013 the baby boomers \u2013 leading to greater demand for quality healthcare services.<\/p>\n

    As technology advances the world, and as new healthcare practices evolve, employers are looking for skilled and knowledgeable workers who have the proper educational background to enter and succeed in health-related professions, from research, to education, to care.<\/p>\n

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    1. You Want to Help Others, but in a Behind-the-Scenes Role<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      You want to make a positive impact on your community, but you don\u2019t necessarily want to be dealing with patients face-to-face. That\u2019s okay. With healthcare, there are many important roles to be played that are more behind-the-scenes.<\/p>\n

      Perhaps you would like a desk job. You may choose to pursue an administrative role. Or perhaps you have a passion for science see yourself working a lab. With a health science degree, you could become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer or a Medical Technologist.<\/p>\n

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      1. You are Exploring Your Options<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Health science is appealing to many college students because of the countless career opportunities<\/a> that it presents within the field. This major covers a wide range of skills, specializations, and experiences that are simply not available in other dedicated majors. Instead of narrowing in on one specific career path, health science encompasses a large array of disciplines relating to health care, science, mathematics, and technology. At a leader in healthcare education in Connecticut, Goodwin University\u2019s health science major gives students the freedom to choose and customize a path of study that meets their own unique career goals.<\/p>\n

        The Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Health Science<\/a> offers four different tracks:<\/p>\n