School of Health Sciences
Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-3562
shs@oakland.edu
Academic Advising
1014 Human Health Building
(248) 370-2369
Fax: (248) 364-8842
shs@oakland.edu

Academic Advising
The professional Academic Advising Office staff empowers students during their academic pursuits and journey towards a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Applied Health Sciences; Biomedical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences; Health Sciences; Environmental Health and Safety; or Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention. Our staff works in collaboration with the student to achieve their overall academic, graduation, and career goals.
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Resources
First Year: Schedule an academic advising appointment with the First Year Advising Center. We also suggest that you explore connecting with student organizations to get involved.
Second Year: Schedule a one-on-one degree planning meeting with an SHS academic adviser. We'll encourage you to decide on what area you would like to study and commit to a major. Consider joining an academic organization, networking with other students and possibly job shadowing.
Third Year: Start preparation for professional school exams and possibly complete a professional exam. Consider job shadowing. Schedule a graduation audit with an SHS academic adviser.
Fourth Year: Apply to professional programs and job shadow. Plan at least two semesters in advance for graduation audits. Also, remember that there is an application deadline for graduation. Plan for grad school.
- Carefully read information on your chosen major, specialization, concentration, minor, etc.
- Understand all of the requirements for your chosen major and all university requirements outline in your catalog.
- Remember that some programs are competitive and admission may not be guaranteed.
- Requirements for competitive programs vary. As a student, it is your responsibility to make sure that you understand the requirements, application procedures, deadlines, etc. for the competitive programs.
- You should also keep in touch with SHS academic advising staff for regular updates and schedule an appointments at least once a year
& Walk-Ins
To schedule an appointment, contact the SHS Advising office at (248) 370-2369.
- During registration periods and the beginning of each semester, walk-in advising is generally busy.
- No Graduation Audits provided during walk-in sessions.
- Sign in begins approximately a half hour before the start of the posted walk-in session.
- Students are seen on a first come, first serve basis.
- Sessions are ONLY 15 minutes per student.
- There is generally waiting involved. Bring something to occupy your time. (Like your text books!).
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, March 16, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday, March 19, 2018 - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 21, 2018 - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, March 22, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, March 23, 2018 - 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 - 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Checklists
School of Health Sciences Undergraduate Brochure
- Applied Health Sciences
- Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Environmental Health and Safety (2017-2018)
- EHS Checklist (2018-2019)
- Wellness Health Promotion and Injury Prevention
- WHP Checklist for Major exploration ONLY (2014-15 Catalog Year)
- WHP Checklist for Major exploration ONLY (2015-16 Catalog Year)
- WHP Checklist for Major exploration ONLY (2016-17 Catalog Year)
- WHP Checklist for Major exploration (2017-18 Catalog Year)
- Suggested WHP 4 Year Schedule
- WHP Student Writing Policy
- WHP Student Regulations
- WHP Student Walking at Commencement Policy
Applied Health Sciences | |
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Sciences degree prepares students for a rewarding career in the medical field. This program was created in collaboration with the Health and Human Services department at Macomb Community College to meet the demands of a highly educated workforce and high-performance workplace. | |
2 Year Degree Completion Program |
Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences | |
The Biomedical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Science (BDTS) program is designed to prepare students for professional opportunities in a variety of growing healthcare fields. In response to emerging technologies, many areas of specialization have evolved that ensure the expertise of the healthcare personnel fulfilling critical roles | |
Histotechnology | Medical Laboratory Science | Nuclear Medicine Technology | Radiologic Technology | Pre-Health Professional |
Health Sciences | |
A Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree combines a broad spectrum of liberal arts, basic sciences, social sciences and health sciences course requirements and electives for students who desire a generalized health sciences academic credential. In addition, students choose one of five academic concentration areas to obtain greater exposure to a specific health discipline. These six concentration areas include pre-health professional studies, pre-physical therapy, pre-pharmacy, exercise science, nutrition & health, and integrative holistic medicine. | |
Exercise Science | Integrative Holistic Medicine | Nutrition and Health | Physical Therapy | Pre-Health Professional | Pre-Pharmacy |
Environmental Health and Safety | |
The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program is multi-disciplinary in nature, providing students with relevant exposure to basic science, engineering and behavioral science subjects, as well as a thorough introduction to environmental health, occupational safety and industrial hygiene concepts. | |
Environmental Health and Safety |
Wellness, Health Promotions & Injury Prevention | |
The School of Health Sciences introduced a new bachelor’s degree program in fall 2002 in Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention (WHP). The WHP curriculum aims to produce broadly educated wellness generalists with additional expertise in a specific area of interest. The degree creates well-rounded professionals with a thorough knowledge of healthy living. | |
Wellness, Health Promotion and Injury Prevention |