Department of Health Sciences

The Department of Health Sciences focuses on evidence-based best practices for disease prevention, health assessment, health management, health promotion, patient safety and quality care. Through the department’s rich history of community collaborations and diverse faculty research interests, students have the opportunity to participate in experiential activities locally, nationally, and internationally.

The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in health administration (completion program with certificate and/or licensure or without certificate and/or licensure), nursing (RN to BSN completion and a collaborative 2 + 2 Nursing Residential program between Coastal Carolina and Horry Georgetown Technical College) and public health. In addition, the Department offers teachers in South Carolina, the ability to add a Health Certification Add-on to their existing teaching certification.