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Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS)

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) provides foundational knowledge that is consistent across several health professions. Flexibly designed with multiple entry points, and two concentration options, our unique curriculum features a core of interdisciplinary health courses taught in an interprofessional format, which further enhances the skillset of medical professionals in an ever-evolving healthcare industry where care teams often consist of healthcare professionals from different professional backgrounds.
 

There are two concentrations to choose from: Healthcare Simulation or Leadership

The Healthcare Simulation concentration focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to assist in the operation of healthcare simulation centers, preparing students for entry-level roles within the healthcare simulation profession. 

Our flexible hybrid learning model means you’ll take a combination of general education courses and simulation courses online, while coming in person for your hands-on lab experience. Students with some or no transfer credits, who have not yet completed a degree, may complete any remaining general education courses along with the Simulation curriculum for the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences - Healthcare Simulation concentration. 

The Healthcare Leadership concentration prepares graduates for various leadership roles in a range of healthcare settings. The concentration endeavors to provide graduates with a foundation in interdisciplinary healthcare leadership in addition to building upon previous academic and career experiences. 

Designed with multiple entry points and a 100% online format, the Healthcare Leadership concentration offers flexibility to working professionals in healthcare. Students with some or no transfer credits, who have not yet completed a degree, may complete any remaining general education courses along with the Simulation curriculum for the completion of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences – Leadership Simulation concentration. Students with an earned associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university will be awarded 30-32 hours of general education transfer credit.

Application Requirements

  1. Application –Submit your completed application.
  2. Official High School and College Transcripts – 2.25 cumulative GPA.
  3. SAT or ACT – 900/19 minimum score (waived with bachelor’s degree).

Enrollment Requirements:

Proof of high school graduation or adult education diploma.

 

Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Core Courses

Required General Education Courses (49 Credits) Major Area Electives (28-30 credits) Interdisciplinary Health and Healthcare Courses (23 Credits)
  • Communications (9 credits): (Examples: COM 101, ENG 101, ENG 240)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts (6 credits): 
    (Examples: ENG 231, PHI 201)
  • Natural Sciences (16 credits):
    (Examples: BIO, CHM, PHS, PHY)
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 
    (12 credits): 
    (Examples: PSY 101, SOC 101, SOC
    210, IDS 301)
  • Quantitative Reasoning (6 credits): 
    (Examples: MAT 101, MAT 201)
     
 At least 28 credit hours from Communications, Humanities/Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and/or Quantitative Reasoning. Elective courses include but are not limited to BIO 130, BIO 200, ENG 235, HEA 109, LEA 201, and PSY 241
  • HLC 102 – Medical Terminology 
  • HLC 310 – Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness
  • HLC 320 – Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
  • HLC 330 – Interprofessional Collaboration and Problem Solving
  • HLC 350 – Healthcare Informatics
  • HLC 410 – Research and Evidence Based Practice
  • HLC 420 – Transformational Leadership and Management
  • HLC 430 – Healthcare Policy and Regulation 

Healthcare Simulation Concentration Curriculum (20 Credit Hours)

Courses
  • SIM 101 – Foundations of Simulation Simulation I (Fall I) (3)
  • SIM 102- Foundations of Simulation II (Fall II) (3)
  • SIM 210 – Simulation Operations and Technology (Spring 1) (2)
  • SIM 211 – Simulation Operations and Technology Practicum (Spring I) (1)
  • SIM 220 – Education in Healthcare Simulation (Spring II) (2)
  • SIM 221 – Education in Healthcare Simulation Practicum (Spring II) (1)
  • SIM 230 – Research and Assessment in Healthcare Simulation (Summer I) (2)
  • SIM 240 – Administration in Healthcare Simulation (Summer I) (2)
  • SIM 250 – Simulation Capstone (Summer II) (4)

Leadership Concentration Curriculum (18-20 Credit Hours)

Courses
  • LEA 102 – Leadership Development (3)
  • LEA 201 – Project Management (3)
  • LEA 211 – Quality Management (3)
  • LEA 301 – Leadership Styles and Strategies (3)
  • LEA 401 – Leading High Performing Teams (3)
  • LEA 450 – Leadership Capstone (pre/co-requisite HLC 410) (3)
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