Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies with a concentration in Health and Cultural Diversity is an online program for students interested in working in intercultural settings. The core health studies curriculum presents a broad scope of healthcare information and includes models for patient-centered care, public and global health issues, ethical and legal issues, and epidemiology. Courses also include healthcare policy and informatics, research and data analysis, and wellness promotion interventions. The concentration coursework explores the impact of culture on health behaviors and illness, effective communication in the global environment, peace-building and conflict management, and racial/ethnic identity development. You will also choose between a course in world religions and the psychology of gender. These final courses afford an opportunity to study the ways that faith and gender identification influence the relationship with health.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies program with a concentration in Health and Cultural Diversity is designed for aspiring and current professionals who are interested in working with diverse communities in the healthcare industry. You may have some experience working in a hospital, community clinic, or doctor's office. Applicants to Walden University's bachelor's degree programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; be an active member of the military or a veteran; be between the ages of 21 and 23 and have earned at least 12 transferrable college credit hours; or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. To earn Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies with a concentration in Health and Cultural Diversity, you must complete 181 credit hours. The required core and concentration courses are listed below.

Health Studies Core Courses

• Concepts of Health Promotion
• Context of Healthcare Delivery
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Introduction to Research Methods and Analysis
• 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
• Capstone

Health and Cultural Diversity Concentration Courses

• Multicultural Dimensions of Society
• Racial and Ethnic Identities
• Cultural Perspectives in Health Psychology
• Intercultural Communication
• Intergroup Conflict and Peace Building
• World Religions OR Psychology of Gender (choose one)

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities:

Students of Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies program with a concentration in Health and Cultural Diversity have the opportunity to prepare for careers in community and public health, transnational health, and education. Positions that graduates may seek include:

• Clinic administration
• Patient education specialist
• Foreign aid staff
• Health writer
• Relief worker
• Community health educator

Advanced Degrees

In addition to seeking entry-level positions, graduates of Walden University's B.S. in Health Studies program with a concentration in Health and Cultural Diversity may choose to further their studies. Earning a master's degree in diversity studies, global health or public health may help prepare you for other career opportunities in the field. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
• Master of Arts in Global Public Health
• Master of Science in Health Studies
• Master of Arts in Health Psychology
• Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration