Health Sciences

Associate of Science: Online

The Health Sciences degree is a dynamic interdisciplinary program that allows students to prepare for many careers within the healthcare industry. Associate degree graduates are prepared to enter the healthcare workforce with opportunities in community organizations, research laboratories, and insurance companies. This program will also provide pathways for students to advance to other Parker degree programs within the health sciences.

Our Mission

The mission of the Health Sciences department is to develop graduates to acquire professional careers in health science, to become researchers in their field of interest, to pursue advanced studies in health science programs and to develop leaders in the field of health and wellness.

Stats

13%
Growth Rate

Employment of community health workers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2023 to 2033. Source

7,500
New Job Openings

About 7,500 openings for community health workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Source

$62,860
Median Annual Wage

The median annual wage for health education specialists was $62,860 in May 2023. Source

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

LEARN IT.
LIVE IT.

Learn the skills to live
your passion!

Parker’s graduates in the Associate’s of Science in Health Sciences can pursue a career as a:

  • Community healthcare workers
  • Health screeners
  • Health coaches

Or use the degree as a step stone for further education in the health care industry

Program Highlights

Fully Online

This degree is online, helping you balance family, work and education

Fully Accredited

Parker University proudly holds SACSCOC accreditation, ensuring excellence and quality education standards

Post-Graduate Support

Graduates are offered exclusive post-graduation benefits and continuous career support

Transferable Credits

Step-stone program for academic advancement

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At Parker, we hold ourselves to higher standards. Through rigorous standards, constant innovation and an impulse to serve, we elevate health care education. Together, we are in the pursuit of higher health.

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