What is Health Services?

Health Services is a broad, interdisciplinary field focused on understanding how the human body works, why disease occurs, and how health can be promoted, protected, and improved across the lifespan.

It brings together science, healthcare practice, and population health to address real-world health challenges affecting individuals, families, and communities. Careers in health science combine purpose and impact to address practical problems that affect everyday life.

Why Choose Health Services?

  • Make a difference: In your community, your home, the lives of others
  • Practical application of science: Career fields in Health Services reqiure blending knowledge of anatomy, biology, and data to address real-world problems to improve the quality of life of individuals, communities, and society.
  • Purpose driven, impactful, people-centered work: Are you motivated by helping others? Do you like problem solving? Value teamwork? Careers in Health Services builds a wide range of essential skills including data analysis, communication, critical thinking, cultural competence, ethical decision making and technical and digital skills. These skills are widely applicable in healthcare, pubic health, non-profit settings, and many others.
  • Opportunity: Health Services is a broad field, designed to be flexible, with clear pathways to certifications, immediate employment degrees, or as preparation for further education and training . The pathway chosen depends only on you!

Blending science and compassion to

improve health

Flexible pathways to purpose-driven careers in health and wellness

AS Degree

Exercise Science, Associate of Science

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AS Degree

Exercise Science-Option in Sports Management, Associate of Science

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Certificate

Fitness Specialist, Certificate

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AS Degree

Health Science, Associate of Science

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Certificate

Medical Assistant, Certificate

Medical

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AAS Degree

Medical Laboratory Technology, Associate of Applied Science

Mathematics/Science

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AAS Degree

Nursing (PN/AD), Associate of Applied Science Degree Option in Nursing

Medical

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AAS Degree

Nursing/RN, Associate of Applied Science

Medical

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AAS Degree

Occupational Therapy Assistant, Associate of Applied Science

Medical

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AAS Degree

Ophthalmic Science (Opticianry), Associate of Applied Science Degree in Ophthalmics

Medical

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Certificate

Ophthalmic Science (Opticianry), Certificate – Apprenticeship Option

Medical

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AS Degree

Veterinary Technology, An Articulated Agreement Leading to the A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology from St. Petersburg College (Florida)

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Accredited Programs In Health Services

The following programs are externally accredited. To find required programmatic accreditation information, please click on the program title.

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Essential skills that travel with you everywhere.

Gain practical, transferrable skills

  • Clear patient/client communiation
  • Teamwork in practical settings
  • Develop critical problem solving skills.
  • Build habits that employers recognize and trust.

You will leave with industry-recognized skills, credentials, and experiences that demonstrate your readiness to step into your field with purpose.

Pathways built with your goals in mind.

Designed for every learner, our flexible programs fit your life:

  • Full-time or part-time options.
  • Online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
  • Evening and accelerated schedules.

Choose a pathway that aligns with your goals, responsibilities, and timeline—without sacrificing quality or support.

Start your path with a single step

Pursue future opportunities to expand your expertise and leadership opportunities across diverse industries:

  • Healthcare and clinical settings
  • Fitness and wellness organizations
  • Public health and community agencies
  • Continue your education in advanced degrees or professional programs