Launch Your Future in Health Services
Care. Serve. Transform.
Prepare to Make an Impact in Health Services
The Bachelor of Arts in Health Services at CGS prepares students to lead, support, and improve healthcare systems through a flexible, career-focused curriculum grounded in health, community, and organizational leadership.
Designed for students interested in healthcare management, community health, and public service, the program combines interdisciplinary coursework with practical skills in communication, policy, leadership, and health systems.
Explore Your Interests
Choose from two tracks that let you focus your studies on managing health services programs and projects or assessing the health needs of communities and populations.
Program Highlights
On-campus, online, and hybrid offerings to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
Build skills for healthcare leadership, community impact, and public service.
Learn across health, public service, communication, and related fields.
Develop skills in management, policy, communication, assessment, and leadership.
Choose a course of study aligned with your interests and career goals.
Choose Your Track
Tailor your Health Services degree to your interests and career goals through one of two specialized tracks.
Managing Health Services Programs and Projects
Develop leadership, organizational, and project management skills to support and improve health services systems.
Community Health Assessment
Explore the social, cultural, and environmental factors that shape health in communities and populations.
What You Can Do With This Degree
The Health Services BA prepares you to contribute to healthcare organizations, public health agencies, nonprofits, and community-based settings.
Healthcare Administration
Oversee operations and support effective healthcare services.
Community Health Assessment
Use data and community insights to understand health needs and inform programs.
Healthcare Policy
Contribute to the development and assessment of public health policy.
Program & Project Coordination
Manage health initiatives, community programs, and organizational projects.
Health Services Coordination
Support patient services and care delivery across a variety of settings.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're exploring your options or ready to plan your next step, CGS can help you understand your admission options and create a degree path that builds on your previous education and professional experience.
Advanced Degree Options & Specialized Pathways
As a student in this major, you can continue to build your expertise through graduate study or combine Health Services with business to prepare for work at the intersection of healthcare and business.
Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Options
High-achieving students (GPA 3.5+) may be eligible for accelerated admission to Pitt’s School of Public Health, including the Master of Health Policy & Management or Master of Behavioral & Community Health Sciences programs.
For further information, see Early Admission to Graduate Study. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed.
Pitt Business Double Degree
Students may also pursue the BSBA/BA double degree in Health Services and Business Administration, preparing them to lead at the intersection of healthcare and business.
Health Services Opportunities
Connect your Health Services studies with Pitt resources focused on health care, public health, research, and health policy.
Build Experience in Health Care
Gain practical experience and build skills through an internship related to health care, community health, or health services.
Health Services students can enroll in CGS 1900 Choosing Your Path Internship while gaining experience related to their goals.
Student Story
Matt Tang graduated from CGS with a degree in Health Services Management and Economics. His experiences at Pitt helped him build skills in public health and health communication, including through a Gilman Scholarship-supported program in Suriname.
Today, Matt works with the Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion at the Pittsburgh VA, connecting his Health Services background to health research and equity.