UAB Health Sciences program has a new name
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A University of Alabama at Birmingham program that has been around for nearly 30 years has a new name for the third time in its history. The bachelor of science in health sciences in the Department of Health Services Administration in the School of Health Professions is now called bachelor of science in health care management.
The original program, bachelor of science in allied health sciences, was created at UAB in 1982. The program has evolved throughout the years from allied health sciences to health sciences to now health care management. Pamela Paustian, associate professor and program director, said the curriculum for the past 10 years has been focused on health care management.
“We’ve increased the rigor and quality of the program in the last ten years tailoring for the needs of the employers and following industry trends,” said Paustian. “We make sure our graduates get the skills they need as middle managers to hit the ground running when they enter the workforce.”
The program prepares graduates in all types of health care organizations including hospitals, ambulatory care centers, long term care facilities and home health care agencies. More than 500 students have graduated from the program so far and about 120 students are currently enrolled. Along with the generalist manager curriculum, three focused curriculum options are available based on the student’s previous academic work, current professional status, and personal interests. The program also permits entry to graduate degree programs.
About UAB School of Health Professions
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Health Professions (SHP) is one of the largest health professions schools in the nation with more than 20 innovative programs at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree levels within five departments. Several of SHP programs consistently rank in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report and rank at the top for research funding from the National Institute of Health. For more information on SHP, visit www.uab.edu/shp.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a separate, independent institution from the University of Alabama, which is located in Tuscaloosa. Please use University of Alabama at Birmingham on first reference and UAB on second reference.
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