Healthcare Department

Meet the Challenges of a Growing, Evolving Industry

Clarkson University founded the Department of Healthcare with the goal of preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. We break down the traditional silos and instead take a multifaceted approach exploring several intersecting and influencing fields: clinical, medicine, public health policy, bioethics, data analytics, psychology, communications, business, sociology and other relevant topics. Students, in turn, acquire a multi-dimensional understanding of one of the country's fastest-growing industries.

By spanning subject areas and sparking connections between different specializations, our program prepares students to enter the healthcare industry through diverse channels — whether as future practitioners, highly qualified health and policy leaders, innovative researchers or in business or management. Through enriching hands-on experiences and a flexible curriculum, students graduate ready to start their careers or pursue advanced studies related to care delivery, clinical and biomedical research, rehabilitation, administration or health policy.

Mission

Integral to population health, the healthcare industry exerts an outsized influence across the economy and impacts the daily lives of individuals everywhere. In order to best serve communities and maximize every organization's potential, society needs capable professionals who have a well-rounded understanding of the many factors that shape this dynamic ecosystem. The Department of Healthcare develops students who think broadly and critically about health, welcome diversity, work in teams, identify complex problems, integrate new information, ideate and effectively collaborate to advance health solutions.

Broad Career Preparation

Our forward-thinking programs equip students with the tools to face challenges and eventually lead the field. By tapping into the Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences' strong tradition of excellence and its robust resources, the Department of Healthcare serves as a springboard for any student interested in being a change agent. All students build a broad foundation encompassing clinical knowledge, management, public policy, bioethics, science, data analysis and legal competencies, getting exposed to new and unexpected interests and tailoring their studies toward their career goals.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on, solutions-oriented coursework engages students through teamwork and practical applications. Students hone their technical skills through laboratory requirements and an evidence-based practice course and are required to complete a Professional Experience before graduation. Experiences range from research to volunteering at a clinic or interning for a healthcare-focused organization.

Undergraduate Programs

Design your studies to match your professional interests. Whichever path you choose, you benefit from a core curriculum that incorporates the 15 Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students endorsed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

BS in Healthcare

Prepare for countless careers in the healthcare industry with this unique, interdisciplinary degree. Take courses in math, biology, psychology, bioethics, sociology, communications and other related disciplines.

Direct Entry Program

Secure a spot in our Doctor of Physical Therapy, MS in Occupational Therapy or MS in Physician Assistant Studies program as a first-year undergraduate student. Through this path, you earn a BS in a healthcare-related major before directly entering a graduate health science program of your choice.

Related Graduate Programs

Doctor of Physical Therapy

MBA in Healthcare Management

MS in Bioethics

MS in Clinical Leadership in Healthcare Management

MS in Healthcare Data Analytics

MS in Occupational Therapy

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

Cadaver Lab Anatomy

Solidify your knowledge and understanding of the human body through human cadaver dissection. Under the careful guidance of faculty members, practice the necessary skills for further clinical education.

EMT Training

Find opportunities to be of service through our accelerated, hybrid course. Online coursework provides the necessary content for certification, while hands-on classes help you practice life-saving skills through scenario-based exercises.

Medical Simulation Labs

Get a glimpse of what your career path could entail through hands-on activities in realistic environments. In addition to the Pediatrics Lab and the Clinical Lab, experience the duties of a healthcare professional in our simulation lab — which includes, among other elements, two hospital rooms.