Health Studies Degree & Internship
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Health Studies program at ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is designed for students who want to build a career in healthcare beyond patient care. Whether you're interested in hospital administration, EMS coordination, data management, or healthcare marketing, this program equips you with the knowledge and experience to take the lead in the healthcare industry.
Earn an Associate’s degree that opens doors—and now, experience hands-on learning through our new Health Studies Internship. Our new Health Studies Internship course offers 3 credit hours and combines classroom learning with 120 hours of hands-on internship experience.
WHEN/WHERE: Starts in the Fall at our Lafayette campus and engages students in healthcare internships throughout the Acadiana region.
DEGREE PLANS:
- - 4 semesters
INTERNSHIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Work-based learning in areas like healthcare management, EMS, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and health information.
- Resume-building experience and career mapping.
- Real-world exposure to hospital leadership, operations, and outreach.
- Leadership and professional development training.
“The internship is designed to help students see what’s possible. It’s a structured opportunity to learn how different healthcare careers work behind the scenes—and how to get there.”
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Career paths you can explore include:
- Healthcare Administration
- EMS Coordination
- Medical Device Sales & Support
- Healthcare Marketing & Outreach
- Laboratory Operations
- Hospital or Clinic Management
financial aid
Students enrolling in this program are eligible for the following financial aid options:
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