Interprofessional Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Interprofessional Health Sciences (B.S. in IPHS) program provides students with a broad understanding of the healthcare field. This major prepares graduates for a range of entry-level healthcare roles and offers strong preparation for graduate studies in healthcare administration or professional programs like athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more.

We offer three concentrations, and all classes are located at the University's South Orange, NJ campus:

Health Sciences Administration and Management: Students take courses in the foundations of creating and implementing health policy and management, as well as study Healthcare Leadership and Team Dynamics to align with the School’s interprofessional education mission. A Capstone course and an internship are required in this concentration.
Exercise Science: Students take courses such as exercise physiology, exercise program designs for special populations, nutrition and several others within the Biology and Chemistry departments to align with the School’s interprofessional education mission. An internship is required.
Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences Marketing: Students take course such as Health Consumerism and Pharmaceutical and clinical promotions. A Capstone course is part of this concentration and an internship is required.

We also offer a 3+2 program – B.S. in IPHS (Exercise Science track) plus M.S. in Athletic Training.

Informational Webinars

Learn more about the degree at an upcoming webinar!

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6 p.m.
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6 p.m.

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If you would like more information, but cannot attend any of these sessions, please contact Jerry-Thomas Monaco, PT, PhD, DPT at jerry.monaco@shu.edu.

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By the Numbers

4 Year Degree to Enter the Healthcare Workforce
27 Elective Credits to Enrich Your Major
16% Employment Growth in Healthcare Jobs, 2020-30*
3 Cutting-Edge Concentrations to Choose From

B.S. in Interprofessional Health Sciences

Seton Hall's B.S. in Interprofessional Health Sciences major prepares students for diverse entry-level healthcare roles or graduate studies in health sciences and health administration.

"The Interprofessional Health Sciences undergraduate program provides students with a strong foundation in the broad and complex subject of health in our world today. All classes are offered on the University's main campus in South Orange, NJ. Along with selecting a concentration, students take 27 credits of rich electives from the larger University curriculum. Each program feature is designed to make students well-rounded and career-ready."
Jerry-Thomas Monaco, PT, PhD, DPT
Program Director and Full Time Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy

Curriculum

All students who choose IPHS as a major will take a core set of 6 courses (16 credits) alongside their 36 credits of concentration courses.

Introduction to Health Sciences and Health Careers
Professionalism, Practice and Ethics for Healthcare Professionals
Promotion of Health and Wellness in the Health Sciences
Statistics and Research in the Health Sciences
Social Determinants of Health for the Health Sciences
Legal Concepts for Healthcare Delivery

In addition, there are 27 credits of electives that can be used toward developing a minor course of study, a semester abroad or to take their pre-medical study program.

University Core (16 credits)
SHMS college Core (23 credits)
IPHS program Core (18 credits)
Concentration (36 credits)
Electives (27 credits)

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Careers in Health Sciences

What Can You Do as a Health Science Major?
With a B.S., Interprofessional Health Sciences degree, graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in various healthcare sectors. The program's strong foundation in health sciences, combined with real-world experiences, prepares students for a successful transition into the workforce or further education in health-related graduate programs. Students who pursue this health science major have a wide array of careers, such as:

Athletic Director
Brand Management
Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
Corporate Wellness Coordinator
Health Compliance Officer
Health Educator
Hospital Administration
Hospital Quality Assurance
Medical and Health Service Management
Patient Advocate
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Public Health Administrator
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Wellness Program Manager

Source: www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare

Faculty Listing

The faculty in our internationally recognized research and teaching programs are committed to guiding students to success. Seton Hall is a Catholic University where great thinkers do more than think. They teach.
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Anne Hewitt
Professor Emerita
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Jerry-Thomas Monaco
Instructor, Program Director of Interprofessional Health Studies
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Richard Boergers
Associate Professor
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Jerry-Thomas Monaco, PT, PhD, DPT
Program Director
jerry.monaco@shu.edu