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Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Interprofessional Health Sciences

Launch your healthcare career with Seton Hall University’s Bachelor of Science in Interprofessional Health Sciences (B.S. in IPHS). This interdisciplinary program provides a strong foundation in the healthcare field, preparing students for entry-level healthcare jobs or graduate programs in healthcare administration, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy and more.

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Choose from three concentrations. All classes are located at the University's South Orange, NJ campus:

  • Health Sciences Administration and Management: Courses cover health policy and management, along with healthcare leadership and team dynamics. This track includes a capstone course and a required internship for hands-on, real-world experience.
  • Exercise Science: Students take courses such as exercise physiology, exercise program design for special populations, and nutrition, along with additional coursework in the Biology and Chemistry departments. An internship is required.
  • Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences Marketing: Students take courses such as Health Consumerism and Pharmaceutical and Clinical Promotion Research. This concentration includes a capstone course and requires an internship for practical experience.

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

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If you would like more information, please contact Program Director Jerry-Thomas Monaco: jerry.monaco@shu.edu.

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  • 4 Year Degree to Enter the Healthcare Workforce
  • 27 Elective Credits to Enrich Your Major
  • 1.6
    Million New Healthcare Jobs Projected, 2023-2033
  • 3 Cutting-Edge Concentrations to Choose From
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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.

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"Seton Hall's B.S. in Interprofessional Health Sciences provides a strong foundation in today's complex healthcare landscape. With hands-on learning, rich electives and career-focused concentrations, students graduate ready for a wide range of entry-level healthcare roles or graduate studies."

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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Jerry-Thomas Monaco
Instructor, Program Director of Interprofessional Health Studies
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Jeffrey Ritter
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