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Detroit Mercy’s College of Health Professions (CHP) has added two new bachelor\u2019s degree programs to its list of options for students who want careers in healthcare.<\/p>\n

Starting in fall of 2025, the College will offer bachelor\u2019s degrees in Health Sciences and Sports & Exercise Sciences.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe field of healthcare is growing rapidly and in need of well-trained, empathetic healthcare practitioners of the kind Detroit Mercy produces with our Jesuit and Mercy education,\u201d said CHP Dean Ahmed Radwan. \u201cThese two new degree programs can lead to excellent careers related to healthcare, athletics, community health and wellness.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bachelor\u2019s degree in Health Sciences is targeted to individuals who want to move directly into a career helping improve people\u2019s health as community health worker, clinical research assistant, healthcare administrator and more. It is also a great degree for those who plan to go on to graduate study in disciplines like occupational or physical therapy, or those who want to work in a non-healthcare career such as law, social work or business where health knowledge would be an advantage.<\/p>\n

The program allows each student to customize their degree to fit their career plans. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.9 million openings are expected to be available in this field between now and 2033.<\/p>\n

UDM\u2019s new Sports & Exercise Sciences degree combines an exceptional classroom education, practical hands-on learning experiences and the values and personal attention for which Detroit Mercy\u2019s College of Health Professions is known.<\/p>\n

Graduates can work as health or strength and conditioning coaches, healthcare administrators, fitness directors and more. It is also a helpful degree for those who plan to go on to graduate study in disciplines like athletic training or physical therapy, or those who want to work in a non-healthcare career such as law, social work or business where sports and exercise science knowledge would be an advantage.<\/p>\n

In addition, the U.S. Bureau Labor Statistics reports that employment in sports, exercise, and health-related occupations is projected to grow faster than average through at least 2033.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the new bachelor\u2019s degree of Health Sciences program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more about the new bachelor\u2019s degree of Sports & Exercise program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Apply to University of Detroit Mercy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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