Health & Behavioral Sciences

The Health and Behavioral Sciences pathway is a multidisciplinary field that promotes whole health in individuals and communities. It encompasses careers that focus on improving lives through research, prevention, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of diseases and disorders. Professionals in this area work collaboratively in inter-professional teams, apply critical thinking in high-risk environments, and leverage technology and health data to enhance care outcomes. This sector includes technical, mental, and therapeutic services, as well as personal care supported by medical and social sciences. By addressing social determinants of health and leveraging health data and science, individuals in this pathway aim to enhance the overall health and resilience of individuals, families, and communities. 

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The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Health care management, also known as health care administration, encompasses a wide range of jobs in a variety of organizations, …

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Meet Sarah
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Ambassador Ignite Mental Health (Harvard Innovation Labs VIP 19)
Meet Danielle
  • Overland Park, KS
  • CEO and Co-Founder CurveAssure Spine
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  • United States
  • Clinical Psychologist ENSO THERAPY GROUP, LLC
Meet Taylor
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Health, Wellness, Life Coach Self Employed
Meet Pamela
  • Redwood City, CA
  • Level III Occupational Therapist Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Meet Kelly Andrasik McLeod
  • Senior Administrative Fellow The University of Kansas Health System
Meet Zachary
  • Lawrence, KS
  • PhD Candidate University of Kansas
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