Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

 

 

Program Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is to educate students through a cross-disciplinary curriculum that will serve as the foundation for further academic pursuits or career advancement. 

Program-Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the degree requirements, the student will be able to:

1. Able to apply evidence-based principles to problems in a concentrated field of study.
2. Communicate effectively on a variety of topics related to a concentrated field of study.
3. Use resources from the literature associated with a concentrated field of study.
4. Exhibit awareness of ethical responsibilities in a variety of settings.
5. 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;

or

60 total semester hours of higher education credit from an accredited university or college.

Minimum GPA of 2.0 on all attempted coursework.

• 60 credit hours from coursework earned toward an Associate or Baccalaureate degree program.  

• 24 credit hours of the following required courses:

  THEO 1310

  HADM 4325

  HADM 4355

  HADM 4375

  HADM 4385

  PHIL 2320 or THEO 3345

  BADM 4910

Professional Communication (3 credit hours) - WRIT 2315, WRIT 3335 or WRIT 4315

• 24 credit hours of approved 3000 and 4000 level courses (with advisor approval, based on intended field of work or other academic interests) with a minimum of 9 credit hours from HADM (other than courses listed above), BADM, MGMT or MRKT. 

• 12 or more credit hours in general electives (may be from associate degree or previously completed coursework)

Total = 120 Credit Hours for Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree

 

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 coursework with grades of C or better on the required courses and all upper-level courses

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