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The purpose Health Sciences program is to provide a flexible pathway for students who have earned either an Associate’s degree or a minimum of 60 credit hours of coursework to obtain their Bachelor’s degree.

School
School of Arts & Sciences
Career
Healthcare managers and leaders in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, inpatient and outpatient facilities, group or nursing homes and in a home-care capacity. Variety of careers or gain acceptance into graduate programs/professional schools
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE 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 Admission Requirements:

  • 60 total semester hours of higher education credit from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 on all attempted coursework

Program Goals

  • Educate students with an integrated knowledge in the health sciences
  • Develop skills necessary for 21st century careers and entry into graduate or professional training programs;
  • Provide evidence-based educational experiences that promote integrated knowledge of the science of health, vocational discernment, community engagement, and Franciscan core values; and
  • Provide educational experiences that meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  • 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.

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FAQs

What will I learn in the health science bachelor's degree program?

Students will take courses ranging from writing for science research to business statistics to theological bioethics. Health Sciences students will encounter a diverse range of subject matter that will enrich their learning experience and prepare them to meet and exceed the expectations of the healthcare industry.

Graduates will enter the workforce with skills in management, communication and community service, with additional competencies in healthcare administration and the ability to serve the population in an ethical, responsible manner.

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Accreditation

For information about our SACSCOC accreditation, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.

Program Curriculum

The health science bachelor’s degree consists of 120 curriculum credit hours. A multi-disciplinary curriculum provides students with the opportunity to learn from a variety of perspectives, making for a well-rounded education and a wide range of career opportunities.

Through courses that cover healthcare systems and trends, principles in management and theological bioethics, students will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to lead in healthcare. The health science bachelor’s degree culminates in a capstone project through which students will showcase their strengths in management and leadership.

Curriculum