Course Type | Course | Credits |
---|---|---|
Science | BIO 185 - Microbiology or BIO 230 - Immunology | 3 |
Science | BIO 380 - Epidemiology | 3 |
Science | Science Electives - Two of three science electives must be 4 credits in order to total 17 credits. | 11 |
Total Credits | 17 | |
Social Science | CSS 101 - College Studies Seminar | 3 |
Social Science | ECO 150 - Survey of Economics | 3 |
Social Science | ECO 310 - American Health Care System | 3 |
Social Science | SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 200 - Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Social Science | SOC 300 - Social Problems | 3 |
Total Credits | 15 | |
Mathematics | MAT 150 - Clinical Mathematics for the Health Sciences or MAT 160 - College Algebra or Any college-level math class | 3 |
Mathematics | MAT 260 - Statistics | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 | |
Humanities | English ENG 100 - English Composition | 3 |
Humanities | ENG 300 - Advanced Composition for Health Care | 3 |
Humanities | PHI 330 - Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
Humanities | Elective - Any course with an ENG, HUM or PHI prefix | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 | |
General Elective | Any course | |
General Elective | Any 300- or 400-level course | 3 |
Total Credits | 6 |

Health Sciences
Prepare to advance health care professionals’ careers in clinical practice, leadership, health and wellness, or health care informatics with the help of this health science bachelor’s degree.
Program Details
Build your career with this next step designed for health care professionals who already have a specialized health care associate degree. A Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree will help expand your skillset with leadership training and a holistic overview of the health care industry.
Through interprofessional collaboration, the BSHS program empowers and educates health professionals from a variety of professional disciplines to improve delivery of health care with options to:
- Advance their clinical imaging practice with didactic and clinical experiences to become eligible for additional certifications
- Excel as leader in either a clinical or administrative role
- Adopt a holistic perspective about health and wellness
- Build the necessary skills for a future in the growing field of health informatics.
This program is designed for working health care professionals who don’t want to pause their lives to earn another degree. Through primarily online courses, you’ll learn alongside expert faculty who support your personal and professional growth to complete the degree in approximately seven semesters. Take a blend of online and on-campus courses, with a flexible schedule that works for you. Students who transfer in credits, or take additional courses per semester, may complete the degree in less time.
Mission
The mission of the BSHS program is to foster professional growth through multi-disciplinary collaboration, empowering and educating health professionals to lead in the health care community.
Vision
To provide exceptional educational experiences and community engagement to cultivate passionate health care professionals who improve delivery of health care worldwide.
Growth
28%
136k
Increase on existing salary

Admission Requirements
This program is open to those who already hold an associate degree in a specified health care field.
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