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Health Science (BS)
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science program is designed as a degree completion program to enhance career opportunities for health professionals. Students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program must be a graduate of an associate Degree level, health sciences program (i.e., medical assisting, Respiratory therapy, nurse education, surgical technology, etc) from an accredited institution or have completed sufficient college credit or attaint the equivalent of third year college status (e.g., 45 semester credit hours or 68 quarter credit hours) in the discipline of health science. Prospective students should also have completed an appropriate number of credit hours of general education (e.g., 15 semester credit hours and 22.5 quarter credit hours).The program focuses on providing health professionals with knowledge in management and organization; ethics and policy issues; and communication, computer, and statistical skills. The program provides for entry-level employment or promotion in many areas which include but are not limited to: Healthcare, HMO, and Hospital Administration; Health Communications/Promotion/Education; Patient or Client Relations; Community Health Policy; and Long-term Care Facility Administration.
