Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

As a student of Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies program, you will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of healthcare processes, policies, and concepts. Topics covered in the program's core curriculum include healthcare delivery and information systems, regulations, health promotion strategies, and global health issues. In addition, you will study healthcare research methods, epidemiology, professional ethics, health effects of aging, and cultural diversity in health promotion and disease prevention. A capstone course, taken after all other program requirements are satisfied, allows you to apply theories and concepts learned throughout the program to the development of an extensive research project.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Before enrolling in Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies program, you might hold an associate degree or have taken undergraduate courses in health science. Applicants to Walden University's bachelor's programs should be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, or be between the ages of 21 and 23 and have at least 12 transferrable college credit hours, or have completed at least 90 college credit hours, or be an active member of the military or a veteran. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Course Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. The B.S. in Health Studies program at Walden University consists of 181 quarter credits. This credit total includes 45 credits in general education courses, 55 credits in the core curriculum, 75 credits in electives, and a five-credit capstone course. The time to complete this program varies and is dependent on individual progress. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Health Studies Course Requirements

Foundation Course

• Dynamics of Walden Success: Learning Lab

Core Courses

• Concepts of Health Promotion
• Context of Healthcare Delivery
• Behavioral and Cultural Issues in Healthcare
• Aging Across the Lifespan
• Health Informatics
• Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Healthcare
• Current Issues in Healthcare Policy and Practice
• Public and Global Health
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis

Capstone Course

• Capstone

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Options

Graduates of Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies program could be eligible for entry-level positions in a variety of professional healthcare environments. Employment could be sought in hospitals, community health centers, fitness centers, clinics, managed care companies, government health agencies, or nonprofit health organizations. Positions you could pursue include:

• Fitness center assistant
• Corporate fitness consultant
• Community recreation coordinator
• Community health education coordinator

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program

Advanced Degrees

If your goal is to achieve a management or executive position in the healthcare industry, you can choose to pursue a master's degree following completion of the B.S. in Health Studies program. Many employers might require a master's degree before considering a candidate for advanced positions. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Master's degrees you could pursue include:

• M.S. in Health Studies
• M.S. in Community Health
• M.S. in Health Administration