Health sciences majors have a variety of educational paths they may pursue. Below are some programs that have agreements with Rutgers-Camden Department of Health Sciences:
Pathway Programs
| PROGRAM | SCHOOL | DESCRIPTION | FOR MORE INFO/CONTACTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health (MPH) | New Brunswick School of Public Health | Students can take up to 6 classes at NB and double-count towards BA/MPH, but must apply to NB program. Can finish MPH at NB in a 5th year. | BA-MPH | RUTGERS NEW BRUNSWICK Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey Contact at NB: Janet Zamorski |
| Public Health (MPH) | Jefferson U (Phila) | Students can take classes at Jeff and double-count towards BA/MPH, but must apply to Jeff program. | BA-MPH | JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey Contact at Jefferson U: Katherine Puskarz |
| Business (MBA) | Rutgers–Camden | Dual degree in Health Sci and then MBA. Must finish Health Sci and gen eds by end of 3rd year. | BA-MBA PROGRAM Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey Grad Bus Advising |
| Social Work (MSW) | Rutgers (NB) | Students can take undergrad social work courses (e.g., Global Health Perspectives) in their jr year that can count as HS electives. Get priority admission to the MSW program. Students may want to consider 18 credit minor in SW. | Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey |
| Prevention Science (MS) | (MS) Rutgers–Camden | Students can take PS courses their 4th year that will double count towards their undergrad and grad degrees. Must apply to PS MS, and can complete in a 5th year. | Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey Contact director of Prevention Science: Kristin August |
| Clinical Research Management (MS) | Rutgers School of Health Professions | Students can take 2 courses in MS program while finishing up their BA in Health Sci. Courses count towards undergrad and grad degrees. Can then apply early acceptance to MS program. | Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey Contact SHP: Kenya Catching |
| *other options possible* | Rutgers School of Health Professions | The agreement for the clinical research management degree within the school of Health Professionals applies to all of the SHP. | If a student is interested in another MA program at SHP, contact the Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey Contact SHP: Kenya Catching |
Certificates/Double Major
| Health Law certificate | Rutgers–Camden | Students take 4 courses (including Health Law and Intro to legal studies) to earn certificate. | Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey |
| Spanish for health professionals certificate | Rutgers–Camden | Students take 6 courses to earn certificate. Certificate is nationally recognized as community interpreter. | Certificate in Spanish for the Health Professions Contact foreign languages: Eveling Hondros Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey |
| Global studies double major | Rutgers–Camden | Double major with courses that count towards both majors. | Global Studies – Major Requirements |
In Progress
| B.S. Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Rutgers School of Health Professions | Agreement in progress so after 3 years at RUC students could complete degree with SHP. Note: this program is VERY competitive but Rutgers students are given some priority. | Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey School of Health Professions |
| B.S. Cardiac Sonography | Rutgers School of Health Professions | Agreement in progress so after 3 years at RUC students could complete degree with SHP. Note: this program is MUCH LESS competitive. | Contact Chair of Health Sciences: Charlotte Markey School of Health Professions |