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Bachelor's Degree in Integrative Human Health

Bachelor of Science in Integrative Human Health

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Integrative Human Health Degree Program Overview

Purdue University Northwest’s integrative human health degree program provides several paths towards non-clinical and clinical occupations within the healthcare sector. It also offers preparation for graduate studies in health services research, public health or health education.

You can also pursue pre-professional tracks in pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy and pre-chiropractic medicine.

Department of Biological Sciences

Healthcare is expected to be the largest growing sector for career opportunities in the coming decade throughout the region PNW serves.  Our curriculum is well suited to meet this demand because it offers a number of tracks of study in support of pre-professional areas of this field.

As an integrative human health major, you will also have access to PNW’s state-of-the-art facilities including the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building, Clinical and Applied Human Physiology Research and the Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Lab.

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Integrative Human Health Major Curriculum

You’ll take a balance of general education courses, College of Engineering and Sciences core courses and integrative human health courses.

We’ll assist you in developing a degree program based on your healthcare career interests, including access to unique classes such as Holistic Health, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology.

Begin to develop a foundational knowledge of key concepts in integrative human health while taking classes in general education.

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Sample Courses

  • CHM 11500 – General Chemistry
  • MA 15300 – College Algebra
  • ENGL 10400 – English Composition I

Identify an interest in a specific healthcare field and select a specific integrative human health track.

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Sample Courses

  • COM 11400 – Fundamentals Of Speech Communication
  • PHIL 11100 – Ethics
  • HST 35200 – Human Lifespan Development

Develop oral and written communication skills in upper-level courses.

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Sample Courses

  • STAT 31000 – Health Care Statistics
  • HST 20000 – Medical Terminology
  • HST 22100 – Introduction To Pharmacology

Take a integrative human health capstone course, complete graduation requirements and further prepare for your chosen career.

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Sample Courses

  • HST 30500 – Occupational Safety & Health

Integrative Human Health Degree Program Highlights

Our program includes courses in a broad range of health-related areas, online courses and flexibility in your track. Courses are taught by faculty from several departments, who provide many ways to bridge your education with community involvement.

You will also use PNW’s state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building and the Exercise Physiology and Human Performance Lab.

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Integrative Human Health Degree Program Outcomes

As an Integrative Human Health major, you’ll gain a holistic understanding of health-related issues and enhance the communication skills you need to succeed in the field. We also offer a number of internships that provide real-world preparation for the job market.

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Integrative Human Health Degree Program Career Paths

Career paths include:

  • Allied Health Fields
  • Public Health/Epidemiology
  • Health Care Administration

Integrative Human Health Degree Program Beyond the Classroom

You’re encouraged to pursue internships, volunteer in the healthcare community and join student clubs or organizations.

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Integrative Human Health Degree Program Employers

Our graduates have successful careers in:

  • Public and private hospitals
  • Nursing and resident care facilities
  • Family service
  • Health agencies

Integrative Human Health Degree Program Scholarships

Integrative Human Health students can apply for:

  • Biology Scholarship
  • Donald Clark Memorial Scholarship
  • Robert G. Husted, M.D. Scholarship
  • Science & Nursing Memorial Talent Award

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Aaron Ramirez

I never imagined in college I would have classes of 20 students or less. It allowed me to build connections with faculty and staff. It all just made sense and truly did feel like home.

Ashley Bravo

With PNW being a smaller university, you can spread your roots and do what you’re passionate about.

Faculty and Staff

John Durocher

John J. Durocher, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CSCS

Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health

Durocher focuses on teaching, research and service in biological sciences, health sciences and integrative human health. He is also the director of the multidisciplinary Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences Center.

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Hassan Naji, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Practice

Hassan Naji focuses on teaching biological and integrative human health courses. Naji believes in getting back to the community through volunteer work to area schools and career centers.

Matthew A. Ladwig, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health

Matt is a Kinesiologist who specializes in Exercise and Health Psychology, with a particular focus on the behaviors of children and adolescents. As a PNW faculty member, he focuses on teaching, research, and service in the Integrative Human Health program.

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Purdue University Northwest’s integrative human health degree program will prepare you for a career in the healthcare sector or graduate and pre-professional studies!

To see how a bachelor’s degree in integrative human health from PNW opens doors, from hospitals to healthcare administration, take the next step today!

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