Directory of Health Degrees in Hawaii Overview: This directory lists the health- related degrees and certificates available This directory is only a guide to supplement your own research. Many health fields do not require a specific undergraduate degree (exx: Medicine and Pharmacy). Not included in this directory are the many liberal arts degrees that provide a foundation for health careers; examples include degrees in the biological sciences (exx: Microbiology and Cell and Molecular Biology) and in Interdisciplinary Studies. Key: Profession Degree Name Campus Diagnosing and Treating: Dentistry (WICHE approved) Medicine: Allopathic Medical Doctor (M.D) JABSOM M.D. + Master in Public Health JABSOM Related: Minor in Pre- Medical/Pre- Health Related: Certificate in Pre- Medical/Pre- Health (Undergrad. Level) Related: Certificate in Aging (Undergrad. Level) Related: Certificate in Gerontology (Grad. Level) Medicine: Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropracty (D.C.) Related: Pre- Chiropractic Studies Program/B.A. Medicine: Naturopathic Doctor of Naturopathy (N.D.) Medicine: Osteopathic Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) Students can attend A.T. Still University in Arizona, and choose to finish their D.O. degree at the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. For more information, please contact Dr. Custodio at (808) 697-3444. Please see: http://www.atsu.edu/soma/medschool_future/community_campuses/waianae.html Medicine: Podiatry Medicine: Veterinary (WICHE approved) Related: B.S. in Animal Sciences Related: B.A./B.S. in Zoology Related: M.S. in Animal Sciences Related: M.S. & Ph.D. in Zoology, HILO Optometry (WICHE approved) Pre- Health/Pre- Law Advising Center KW & KSD November 2011
Clinical Associates: Athletic Training M.S. in Athletic Training Dental Hygiene A.S. in Dental Hygiene B.S. in Dental Hygiene Nutrition & Dietetics B.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition *Note - Three options are available: Dietetics, Pre- Professional, & Sports and Wellness; completing the Dietetics option makes one eligible to sit for the licensing exam to become a Registered Dietician (R.D.) M.S. in Nutritional Sciences Nursing Certified Nurse Aide Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse A.S. in Nursing B.S. in Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse M.S. in Nursing M.S. in Nursing + Master of Business Administration Additional Degrees/Programs LPN to BSN Program RN to BSN Program RN to MSN Program Certificate in Transcultural Nursing (Grad. Level) D.N.P. Ph.D. in Nursing KAU,,,, KAU, HAW KAU,, HCC,, HILO,,CHAM,,, HILO Pharmacy Pharm.D. - Doctor of Pharmacy HILO Social Work/Social Welfare B.S. in Social Work, HYU, BYUH M.S. in Social Work, * Note: For - Areas of concentration available in mental health, health, children and families, and gerontology. Ph.D. in Social Welfare Pre- Health/Pre- Law Advising Center KW & KSD November 2011
Speech- Language Pathology M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders Laboratory Associates: Food Scientist M.S. in Food Science Medical Technology A.S. for Medical Laboratory Technician B.S. in Medical Technology Certificate in Medical Technology (Undergrad. Level) Forensic Sciences Certificate in Applied Forensic Anthropology (Undergrad. Level) Certificate in Forensic Health Science (Undergrad. Level) B.S. in Forensic Science LCC, UHWO CHAM Rehabilitation/Therapy: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy (WICHE approved) Physical Therapy (WICHE approved) Related: Pre- Physical Therapy Studies Program/B.A. B.S. in K.R.S. (Physical Therapy Career Pathway) Public Health: Public Health Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) *Note: Professional practice oriented. Specializations in epidemiology, health policy and management, and social and behavioral health sciences. M.S. in Public Health * Research oriented. Specializations in epidemiology and social and behavioral health sciences. Ph.D. in Epidemiology Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.) Pre- Health/Pre- Law Advising Center KW & KSD November 2011
Mental Health: Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Psychology Certificate in Clinical Psychology (Grad. Level) Psychiatrist See Medical: Allopathic/Osteopathic (under Diagnosing and Treating) Social Work/Welfare See Social Work/Welfare (under Clinical Associates) Health Education/Counseling: Counseling M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Substance Abuse Counseling A.S. in Substance Abuse Counseling LCC,, HAW Affiliated: Biomedical Engineering B.S./M.S./Ph.D in Bioengineering & Engineering (Multiple Degrees) Health Sociology Certificate in Social Sciences and Health (Undergrad. Level) Medical Receptionist KAU LCC Pre- Health/Pre- Law Advising Center KW & KSD November 2011
Health Care/Case Administration: Adult Residential Care Home Operator Health Care Administration B.A. in Public Administration: Health Care Administration Health Care Management Health Unit Coordinator A.A.S. Health Unit Coordinator, UHWO UHWO LCC Assistants and Technologists: Community Health Worker Dental Assisting Elder Care/Personal Care Attendant Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Mobile Intensive Care Technician (Paramedic) A.S. in Mobile Intensive Care Technician Health Information Technology LCC Kinesiology/Exercise Sciences Exercise and Sport Science A.S. in Exercise and Sport Science B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science BYUH Pre- Health/Pre- Law Advising Center KW & KSD November 2011
Kinesiology B.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences B.A. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences M.S. in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion Medical Assistant I (Undergrad. Level) A.A.S in Medical Assistant II A.S. in Medical Assisting Medication Assistant Occupational Therapy Assisting A.S. in Occupational Therapy Assistant Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Physical Therapy Assisting A.S. for Physical Therapy Assistant Radiologic Technology A.S. in Radiologic Technology Respiratory Care Practitioner A.S. for Respiratory Care Practitioner HILO Surgical Technology Surgical Technology Program *Note: The completion of this program will qualify you to sit for the Certification as Surgical Technologist (CST) Exam. Veterinary Assisting WCC Pre- Health/Pre- Law Advising Center KW & KSD November 2011