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Health-Related Careers Pathways

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Health-Related Careers Pathways

A Vision of Health for Tomorrow

Texas A&M University-San Antonio, University Health and Texas A&M Health Partner to change the face of health care and education across South Texas. Healthcare career pathways are expanding with more options for health-related studies.

 

Who should apply for health care tracks?

  • Students seeking a career in health sciences
  • Students interested in learning about the social determinants of health, the origins of health inequities, and the social factors surrounding health

What we're doing to improve community health:

We are building the workforce of tomorrow and creating pathways to health education and research to improve community health through the pursuit of quality and efficient health care. University Health's future hospital and Institute of Public Health adjacent to Texas A&M-San Antonio will enhance service to families in South Bexar County and South Texas.

Our partnership with the Texas A&M Health System will:

  • Grow A&M-SA's health science program offerings to include community and rural health, health care administration, behavioral health problems, health science, and biomedical degrees
  • Expand Texas A&M Health's undergraduate, graduate and profession health-related medical education and clinical programs
  • Create a new Public Health unit at A&M-SA for research
  • Support the development of medical, clinical and non-clinical workforces to serve the community
  • Promote positive patient experiences, compassionate patient care, excellence in education, public health promotion and intervention, and outstanding health outcomes
Community Health Major
Start your path towards a career with in health departments with a Bachelor's of Science in Community Health.
Biology Major, Pre-Health Concentration
Fast-track your path to medical or nursing school with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Health.
Kinesiology
Whether you're pursuing a career in physical education or physical therapy, TAMUSA's Kinesiology program has a career pathway for you.
Counseling
With mental health jobs expected to balloon in the near future, a counseling degree from A&M-SA will have you prepared for a job in this growing industry,

Career Paths

The various health degree options available are specifically designed to open up a number of career paths for you. By pursuing a degree in health at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, you can open the door for a future career in one of the following fields:

  • Community Health Worker
  • Health Educator
  • Hospital Administrator
  • Community Health Organizer
  • Social Services Manager
  • Biological Technician (Biology)
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Health Education Specialist
  • Medical Assistant
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"When it comes down to it, collaborations are important. University Health needs well-trained health care professionals. Texas A&M Health Science Center and Texas A&M University-San Antonio create them." - Chancellor John Sharp, Texas A&M System