Why College of Health Sciences?

This list of possible student benefits will likely vary for each student based on their individual needs, goals and the degree program they are interested to enroll.

• Specialized programs and personalized teaching– Students learn from experts as they follow a specific career pathway while at the same time realizing that their path exists in the context of related disciplines. Schools and departments within the College of Health Sciences have their own identity and attract and retain faculty and staff known for their deep understanding of their fields of study.
• Experiences that mimic real jobs – Healthcare professions do not exist in a vacuum. That is why interprofessional education has become an important part of the College of Health Sciences. Through hands-on, team-based learning opportunities, students will experience how different professions work together from a variety of perspectives, including patient care, population health, entrepreneurship, health promotion, data security and social welfare. CHS students in a range of disciplines get to experience more of these professional intersections before starting their first job.
• Holistic approach to complex issues – As students take part in interprofessional education at CHS through hands-on learning, coursework and research projects, they will realize that complex issues facing Southeastern North Carolina can’t be solved by one discipline alone. Instead, solutions will depend on multi-pronged approaches that can be better carried out through interdisciplinary work and efforts.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary research – Many of CHS’s programs have innovative spaces used for hands-on learning, performances and/or social networking. As faculty from adjacent schools work together to address various challenges, students at the undergraduate and graduate levels could be part of these research projects, working alongside students, faculty and staff from other disciplines.
• Personalized advisement and increased ability to find the right fit in terms of a major – With advisors trained in multiple areas, students can receive guidance on more than just one program. Students are exposed to more options and therefore will be more likely to find the major that suits them best.
• Marketability within related fields – Seeing other professions in action, having advisors potentially aware of related programs, and being part of related courses can help students realize they have many more career options than they first thought. This could manifest by students finding a different major or by blending fields by choosing a major in one school and a minor or certification in another. This could make students more marketable as they seek employment.
• Affordable programs and flexibility in courses – College affordability is one of the most significant issues affecting higher education, and the Covid-19 pandemic magnified its impact. The high cost of obtaining a college degree disproportionately leaves students with limited access to postsecondary education. Affordability is often a reason why many leave college without a degree, often with student loan debt. Learn more about tuition and fees for Graduate and Undergraduate programs.

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