Career and Academic Opportunities

Integrated Health Science majors complete courses in biomedical ethics, healthcare policy, behavioral healthcare, and healthcare innovation. They have strong communication, critical thinking, and interprofessional collaboration skills. The MSW provides a valuable opportunity for IHS majors to apply and enhance these skills as they assist medically underserved populations in a variety of health care careers. These include patient care advocates, medical social workers, patient navigators, health counselors, behavioral analysts, and health care coordinators.

Salary and Career Information

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Admission Requirements


Double Owl Admission Requirements 
  • 3.5 GPA in all 石榴直播 coursework
  • At least 60 credit hours towards the bachelors
  • At least 30 credit hours in residence at 石榴直播
  • Rolling admission until July 1st
  • Admission to this Double Owl pathway is limited due to accreditation requirements
Double Counted Courses Include
  • SW 7700 to count for Upper Division Major Elective
  • SW 7702 to count for Upper Division Major Elective
  • SW 7706 to count for Upper Division Major Elective
Graduate Admission Requirements

Suggested Timeline

Declaration of the Human Services major can occur as soon as one is accepted to 石榴直播.  For advising we suggest majors apply to the Double Owl Pathway no later than the end of their sophomore year or upon completion of 45 credit hours towards the bachelor's degree. 

Sample Academic Plan
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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Science

Department / College
Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education / Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Convocation Center, Room 3014

Advising Contact
Mia Oberlton, Program Coordinator
moberlto@kennesaw.edu
470-578-6991

Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Social Work

Department / College
Social Work and Human Services / Wellstar College of Health and Human Services

Advising Contact
Alan Kirk, Graduate Program Director
akirk@kennesaw.edu
470-578-3634