Launch Your Future in Health Professions
Care. Serve. Transform.
You’re dedicated to improving health and helping others. Turn that passion into a Bachelor of Arts in Health Services with tracks in Managing Health Services or Community Health Assessment.
If you hold an associate degree in allied health or are a licensed sonographer, radiologic technologist, or respiratory therapist, the BS in Health Services will build your management and communication skills. Dental hygiene graduates can advance with a BS in Dental Hygiene through CGS and the School of Dental Medicine.
Explore the links below for more details on our healthcare degree programs.
Dental Hygiene (BS, completion program)
For accredited dental hygiene graduates to expand career options in business, education, and research.
Degree Offered: BS completion degree
Credits: 131 (incl. credits from associate degree)
Time to Complete: 1 to 2 years
Format: On campus with select courses offered online
Location: Pittsburgh
Practicum/Field Experience Required: Yes
Major Concentrations: Health Management; Education; Research
Health Services (BA)
Interdisciplinary program preparing students for community health assessment and managing health care systems.
Degree Offered: BA
Credits: 120
Time to Complete: 2 to 4 years
Format: On campus with select courses offered online
Location: Pittsburgh
Internship Required: No, but encouraged
Major Specialization Fields: Managing Health Services Programs and Projects; Community Health Assessment
Health Services (BS, completion program)
For allied health professionals seeking career advancement through enhanced skills.
Degree Offered: BS completion degree
Credits: 120
Time to Complete: 1 to 2 years
Format: On campus with select courses offered online
Location: Pittsburgh
Internship Required: No, but encouraged
Career Outlook
An undergraduate degree in health services and dental hygiene prepares you for diverse careers in healthcare management, policy, community health, and clinical practice. Explore these potential career paths:
Healthcare Administrator
Oversee operations of healthcare facilities, improving patient services and managing staff.
Healthcare Policy Analyst
Research and evaluate healthcare policies to improve quality, access, and cost-effectiveness within public and private sectors.
Community Health Assessor
Analyze health data and community needs to develop targeted programs that promote well-being and prevent disease.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Provide preventative dental care, educate patients, and support oral health in clinical settings.
Dental Practice Manager
Lead daily operations of dental offices, managing staff, finances, and patient services to ensure efficient care delivery.
Healthcare Leadership Specialist
Enhance your skills and qualify for leadership roles in healthcare by completing your BS degree in Health Services.
Ready to Chart Your Future in Health Services?
Prospective students, request more information today to learn about admission and begin planning your personalized degree path. Current Pitt students, connect with a CGS advisor.
Advanced Degree Options & Specilaized Pathways
Master in Health Policy and Management or Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or better planning to pursue graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh may want to consider the Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's advanced degree options at the School of Public Health. These programs seek outstanding University of Pittsburgh undergraduates who want to become public health professionals. For further information, see Early Admission to Graduate Study.
*Pending acceptance to the School of Public Health—completion of prerequisites does not guarantee acceptance.
Pitt Business – Health Services Double Degree
The BSBA/BA double degree combines Health Services with Business Administration, designed for students interested in health care management and business. This pathway prepares graduates to lead in the intersection of healthcare and business sectors.
Degree Offered: BSBA/BA | Credits: 150 | Time to Complete: 4–5 years | Format: On campus with select courses online | Location: Pittsburgh