Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Program Purpose
The Bachelor of Science completion degree in Health Sciences is designed to allow students who have previously received an associate degree from an accredited clinical health care program to obtain a baccalaureate degree in an area of concentrated study. Students must declare either a biology, psychology, or Health Service Administration track at the time of enrollment in the degree program.
Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree requirements, the student will be able to:
- Able to apply evidence-based principles to problems in a concentrated field of study.
- Communicate effectively on a variety of topics related to a concentrated field of study
- Use resources from the literature associated with a concentrated field of study.
- Exhibit awareness of ethical responsibilities in a variety of settings.
- Explain skills and theories that can be applied in preparation to lead or manage effectively in a health care environment.
Admissions Requirements
- An Associate of Applied Science or Associate of Science degree in a health-related major (e.g., health technology, medical assisting, human services and technology, health information management, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, surgical technology, physical therapy assistant) or 90 total semester hours of credit with 30 of those credits taken within a clinical program (e.g. Nursing).
- Minimum GPA of 2.0 on all attempted coursework.
Completion of 60 hours from coursework earned toward an eligible Associate degree program + 25 credit hours of shared core courses as listed below:
Semester 1
Additionally the following coursework must be completed:
- 15 credit hours in 3000 and 4000 level Biology coursework
- 15 credit hours of approved 3000 and 4000 level courses outside of the area of concentration (with advisor approval, based on intended field of work or other academic interests)
- 5 or more credit hours in general electives (may be from associate degree or previously completed coursework)
Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, Biology Track = 120
Examples of Professional Communication courses include but are necessarily limited to WRIT 2315, WRIT 3335, WRIT 4315
Completion of 60 hours from coursework earned toward an eligible Associate degree program + 27 credit hours of shared core courses as listed below:
| THEO 1310 | Intro to Theology | 3 |
| MATH 2315 | General Statistics | 3 |
| BADM 2316 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| HADM 4325 | Healthcare Systems & Trends | 3 |
| MGMT 3305 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HESC 3310 | Educating in the Health Professions | 3 |
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| PHIL 3320 | Business Ethics Seminar 1 - Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 |
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| THEO 3345 | Christian Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
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| Professional Communication | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Additionally the following coursework must be completed:
- 15 credit hours in 3000 and 4000 level Biology coursework
- 15 credit hours of approved 3000 and 4000 level courses outside of the area of concentration (with advisor approval, based on intended field of work or other academic interests)
- 3 or more credit hours in general electives (may be from associate degree or previously completed coursework)
Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, Health Administration Track = 120
Examples of Professional Communication courses include but are necessarily limited to WRIT 2315, WRIT 3335, WRIT 4315
Completion of 60 hours from coursework earned toward an eligible Associate degree program + 25 credit hours of the shared core courses listed:
Required Courses
Additionally the following coursework must be completed:
- 15 credit hours in 3000 and 4000 level Psychology (PSYC) coursework
- 15 credit hours of approved 3000 and 4000 level courses outside of the area of concentration (with advisor approval, based on intended field of work or other academic interests)
- 3 or more credit hours in general elective (may be from associate degree or previously completed coursework)
Total Credit Hours for Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree, Psychology Track = 120
Examples of Professional Communication courses include but are necessarily limited to WRIT 2315, WRIT 3335, WRIT 4315
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences is conferred upon students when the following conditions are met, in addition to the general requirements for graduation:
- Completion of 120 semester credit hours
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on all college work with grades of C or better in all courses leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences
- Fulfillment of the residency requirement of the University (see Academic Policies section) with 2 service-learning projects
- Clearance of all indebtedness to the University, including the return of all materials borrowed from the university library