6:21 p.m.
From: Olga San Miguel <Olga.SanMiguel(a)utsa.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2022 1:18 PM
To: Sylvia Mansour <Sylvia.Mansour(a)utsa.edu>
Subject: FW: BS in Health, Aging & Society
FYI
Sylvia, can we send this via the listserve?
Please review the attachment and information below on the BS in Health, Aging &
Society.
-Thank you
From: Lisa Johns <Lisa.Johns@utsa.edu<mailto:Lisa.Johns@utsa.edu>>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 3:53 PM
To: Olga San Miguel <Olga.SanMiguel@utsa.edu<mailto:Olga.SanMiguel@utsa.edu>>
Subject: BS in Health, Aging & Society
I am sending a flyer to share with your advisors and students about the new BS in Health,
Aging & Society that started this fall. If students have any questions about the
degree or career paths they can take, please refer them to Dr. Terrence Hill at
Terrence.Hill@utsa.edu<mailto:Terrence.Hill@utsa.edu>. They can also contact me at
Lisa.Johns@utsa.edu<mailto:Lisa.Johns@utsa.edu>.
Dr. Hill will be presenting an information session on this degree and some of his research
that applies to this degree in the HCAP Student Success Center (MS 2.02.36) on Wednesday,
NOV 3rd, 2-3 PM. Please let students know about this event.
Information about the BS in Health, Aging & Society Taken from Dr. Terrence Hill:
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Health, Aging & Society (HAS) prepares
students for graduate school and numerous career pathways. The HAS program of study has
four CORES: (1) Sociological Perspectives on Health and Aging, (2) Health Professions,
Administration, and Management, (3) Data Analytics, and (4) Interdisciplinary
Perspectives. CORE 1 introduces students to medical sociology, sociological social
epidemiology, and the sociology of aging and the life course and emphasizes the social,
cultural, institutional, and structural dimensions health, health care, and aging. CORE 2
introduces students to the health professions and requires coursework in public
administration and business management to prepare students for careers like medical and
health services managers, social and community service managers, and human resources
managers. CORE 3 introduces students to methods of social research and
quantitative/qualitative data analysis to train students to value and understand the
processes of data collection and analysis. CORE 4 allows students to choose elective
courses from the fields of Anthropology, Communication, Management, Public Administration,
Public Health, and Psychology to build interdisciplinary perspectives on health and aging
that challenge and complement sociological perspectives.
The HAS program follows a recent trend to integrate sociological perspectives into the
study of health, health care, and aging. Similar programs have been created across the
United States and around the world: Ageing in Society (University of Melbourne), Care,
Health & Society (University of Arizona), Health and Society (Harvard University),
Health, Aging & Society (McMaster University), Health, Medicine and Society
(University of Cambridge), Human Biology, Health and Society (Cornell University),
Medicine, Health, and Society (Vanderbilt University), and Sociology of Health and Aging
(Appalachian State University).
The HAS program also fits into a changing occupational landscape. The U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics projects healthcare support occupations and community and social service
occupations to exhibit the most job growth over the next decade. The Bureau explains that
"demand for healthcare services by aging baby boomers, along with people who have
chronic conditions, will drive the projected employment growth." The HAS program will
target three primary occupational groups:
(1) Medical and Health Services Managers: "Medical and health services managers plan,
direct, and coordinate the business activities of healthcare providers. Most medical and
health services managers work in offices in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and
nursing homes, and group medical practices. Most medical and health services managers have
at least a bachelor's degree before entering the field; however, master's degrees
also are common. The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was
$100,980 in May 2019. Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to
grow 32 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. As
the large baby-boom population ages and people remain active later in life, there should
be increased demand for healthcare services."
(2) Social and Community Service Managers: "Social and community service managers
coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being. Social
and community service managers work for nonprofit organizations, for-profit social service
companies, and government agencies. Social and community service managers typically need
at least a bachelor's degree and work experience. The median annual wage for social
and community service managers was $67,150 in May 2019.
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 17 percent from
2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will be
driven by increases in the elderly population and increases in demand for substance abuse
treatment and mental health and health-related services."
(3) Human Resources Managers: "Human resources managers plan, coordinate, and direct
the administrative functions of an organization. Human resources managers are employed in
nearly every industry. They work in offices, and most work full time during regular
business hours. Some travel to attend professional meetings or to recruit employees.
Candidates typically need a combination of education and several years of related work
experience to become a human resources manager. Although positions typically require a
bachelor's degree, some require a master's degree. The median annual wage for
human resources managers was $116,720 in May 2019. Employment of human resources managers
is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all
occupations. As new companies form and organizations expand their operations, they will
need human resources managers to administer and monitor their programs and to ensure that
firms adhere to changing employment laws."
Thank you for helping spread the word,
Lisa
Lisa Johns, M.A. (She/Her/Hers)
Director, HCAP Student Success Center
The University of Texas at San Antonio
College for Health, Community and Policy
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
V: (210) 458-7263 | E: lisa.johns@utsa.edu<mailto:lisa.johns@utsa.edu>
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