Careers
Related Skills
These skills will help you have a successful career in the healthcare industry. Our program at Illinois State will give you the education and experience to develop these skills.
Communication
Health professionals work in a wide variety of settings. Strong communication skills are essential to your success. You must be able to listen effectively and communicate clearly when you write and speak. Developing and presenting information in a clear and engaging way is important.
Leadership
A big part of health care is motivating others. Successful professionals embody positive behaviors, and they are committed to helping others succeed.
Engagement
Healthcare covers a wide range of complex issues that change quickly. The more engaged and informed you are, the more success you'll find.
Being Successful in the Field
Develop strategies in leadership, communication, and professionalism to have an impact in healthcare.
Related Fields
General job titles people with an Applied Health Sciences degree might include:
- case management
- human services
- medical marketing and sales
- pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution
- health content specialist
- epigenetics counseling
- tele-health/tele-medicine experience design
- patient advocate/navigator
- logistics
With advanced study:
- health technician
- genetics counselor
- health services manager
- nurse practitioner
Career Industry Liaison
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Radcliffe | Bone Student Center 223D | nrradcl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-0735 |
Internship Coordinator
| Name | Office | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Radcliffe | Bone Student Center 223D | nrradcl@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-0735 |