Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Purpose

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is designed for students with an interest in healthcare roles that provide managerial, educational, and/or clinical expert direction. The program further stimulates professional development and advancement toward graduate education.

Moreover, the degree is offered as both a traditional four-year degree program and a completion degree program. The completion degree program is designed for students who have earned an Associate Degree. Students may transfer up to 90 credits toward lower division general education requirements.

Program of Study

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program includes coursework in professional practice, medical law and ethics, public health, evidence-based practice, and public policy. Students may individualize their program with an undergraduate certificate or embedded courses in a specific focus area. The program is offered 100% online, part-time, or full-time.

Work Integrated Learning Experience

The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience enables students to complete selected Health Sciences core or elective courses in a supervised educational work setting related to the student's interests or desired healthcare career. Eligibility for WIL learning courses requires completion of 60 credits and a minimum GPA. Interested students should contact the Health Sciences Program Chair and the Office of WIL Specialist at least one (1) semester before the start of a WIL assignment.

Program Competencies

1. Use critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem-solving, and evaluation, as a basis for identifying and addressing issues within the health sciences profession. 

2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication. 

3. Access, use, and evaluate evidence-based information effectively and appropriately. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information. 

4. Synthesize and apply knowledge and skills from the humanities and sciences as a foundation for evidenced-based practice for the health sciences profession. 

5. Demonstrate commitment to self-directed lifelong learning to promote personal and professional development. 

6. Integrate legal and ethical principles into professional practice and decision-making. 

7. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to cultural competencies in healthcare delivery. 

8. Demonstrate an understanding of policy and public health principles that enact to shape healthcare.

9. Appraise research and integrate findings into healthcare practice. 

10. Evaluate and formulate strategies for healthcare education planning and assessment as well as learner-centered teaching. 

11. Exhibit leadership qualities and collaborative behavior in preparation to lead effectively in the inter-professional healthcare role. 

Program Policies

Students are responsible for following all College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences policies and procedures published in the HSC Student Handbook.

All health sciences students must complete a background check, drug screen, and submit an immunization record during HSC 303. Details are provided in the HSC Student Handbook. There is a one-time outside vendor fee required to complete the mandatory credentialing. This fee is the responsibility of the students. Previous screening results will not be accepted

Minimum Grade Policy

The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.