Website:
http://healthsciences.camden.rutgers.edu
Director of Health Sciences: Kristin J. August, Associate Professor of Psychology; Ph.D., California (Irvine)
Undergraduate Program Coordinator of Health Sciences: Jamie Dunaev, Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology and Health Sciences; Ph.D., Rutgers
Faculty:
Charlotte Markey, Professor of Psychology; Ph.D., California (Riverside)
Jen-Hao Chen, Assistant Professor and Henry Rutgers Term Chair; Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, and Health Sciences; Ph.D., Chicago
The
health sciences major provides students with a thorough grounding in
subjects that are fundamental to health-related professions. This
interdisciplinary major includes instruction in the basic science
courses, coupled with additional courses, such as Health Psychology, to
prepare students to meet the needs of a modern health delivery system.
Other courses, such as Human Development and Biomedical Ethics, help
students to interact with clientele of multiple ages and diverse
challenges specific to accessing and providing quality health care.
The
health sciences major consists of a common track focusing on career
preparation (i.e., professions that require a B.A. degree) as well as
going on for training in health-related graduate degrees (e.g., physical
therapy or occupational therapy). The program includes internships with
health care facilities and community organizations. These relationships
are maintained and developed by the campus Office of Civic Engagement,
with extensive initiatives in the surrounding community, and the Career
Center, which oversees internships in Camden College of Arts and
Sciences.
Learning Goals for Health Sciences Students
The goal of the undergraduate program in health sciences is to provide students with:
1. knowledge of the fundamental concepts, theories, and applications of health science (both social and physical sciences);
2. an understanding of the scientific methods used to examine health and well-being;
3. mastery of discipline-specific skills in reading, writing, and analysis;
4. opportunities to engage with health professionals and gain valuable applied experiences through internships and research opportunities in the field of health; and
5. an educational experience that students perceive as challenging, enriching, and relevant to their future education and career goals.
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