What is a degree in health studies?

A degree in health studies centers on the education of community and public health. It helps students understand the importance of healthy lifestyles, including wellness and healthy living habits.

After earning a bachelor's degree in health studies, people can typically join a variety of entry level positions within the health care field. Some options include a clinical support worker, health care assistant and community health worker. With a master's degree in health studies or after spending some years working in the field, people often qualify for positions such as health services managers and health promotion specialists.

Some schools with a specialty focus on health studies include the University of Alabama, where students can earn a bachelor's degree in general health studies, and Elon University's public health studies program with an emphasis on how to inform the public about disease prevention and control.