Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Studies

University of Illinois Chicago

The major in Integrated Health Studies is a unique collaboration of the research and educational expertise in the health sciences of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and the College of Applied Health Sciences (AHS). The primary goal of the degree program is to offer a diverse, interdisciplinary curriculum that includes relevant core content spanning the life sciences, natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. The Integrated Health Studies major is jointly supported by the LAS departments of Biological Sciences and Psychology and is housed in the department of Biological Sciences. Career Paths: Clinical professional programsGraduate health-science related programs in health care administration and finance, urban policy and planning, public health, etc.Healthcare specialists, practitioners, support occupations, etc.Medical and health service managersPharmaceutical careers:Drug discovery and approval processQuality organizationProduct designClinical trials and R and D. The Integrated Health Studies major prepares graduates for entering the job market in a variety of health-related professions with a bachelor’s degree. Graduate and professional pathways include:Healthcare administrationClinical trials design and managementMedical product development and salesHealth educationPublic health careersHealth informaticsPublic policyPharmaceutical industryLaboratoriesPatient care advocacyOutpatient careHealth related support industries and occupationsThe Major in Integrated Health Studies is comprised of courses in Anthropology, Applied Health Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Disability Studies, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Public Health, and Sociology.

• Health and Science
• Behavioral Health

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences