2009-2010 University Catalog 
  
2009-2010 University Catalog

Health Science, BS


Banner Code:  HH-BS-HSCI

The BS in health science prepares students to become managers and clinicians in a variety of settings, including hospitals; clinics; schools; community health, home care, long-term care, employee health, and managed care organizations; group medical practices; manufacturing, medical technology, and supply organizations; advocacy organizations and professional associations; the insurance industry; and financial consultant services. Concentrations are offered in health systems management and in assisted living administration. An accelerated pathway in health systems management is offered to students who have an associate of science degree in allied health.

The concentration in health systems management traditional and accelerated pathways prepare graduates to serve in entry-level administrative and support positions in a variety of health-related agencies and organizations. 

The program may be completed on a full- or part-time basis; the accelerated pathway for graduates of allied health technical programs takes into account the needs of the adult learner. All pathways lead to completion of the objectives of the undergraduate BS program. A criminal background check is required of all students prior to beginning their internship. A minimum grade of C must be obtained in all required courses.

Students must check with their advisor to ensure that all university-wide general education requirements  have been met prior to graduation. HAP 498 is a competitive internship elective offered in the student’s final semester as described below. 

Degree Requirements


General Education (38 credits)


Written Communication:


  • ENGL 101 - Composition Credits: 3
  • ENGL 302 - Advanced Composition Credits: 3 (Business section recommended)
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  • Nonnative speakers of English with limited proficiency in the language may substitute ENGL 100 for ENGL 101.  Students must attain a minimum grade of C in ENGL 100 or 101, as well as in 302, to fulfill degree requirements.

Oral Communication:


Choose one of the following:

Quantitative Reasoning:


Information Technology:


Literature:


Arts:


Western Civilization:


Choose one of the following:

Global Understanding:


Social Science:


Choose one of the following:

▲ Concentration in Health Systems Management: Traditional Pathway (HMT)


CHHS Electives (9 credits)


  • 3 credits of CHHS elective approved by the program coordinator
  • HAP 498 - Health Administration Internship Credits: 6
  • The internship course (HAP 498) is a 6-credit pathway elective.  Students must submit an application and be chosen by a panel of HAP Department faculty.  The internship is designed to provide selected students with experience in a real world work environment.

Note:

Students not choosing an internship must select alternative CHHS electives approved by the program coordinator.

General Electives (18 credits)


  • Electives are at the student’s discretion.

Total: 120 credits


▲ Concentration in Health Systems Management: Accelerated Pathway for Students with an Associate’s Degree in Allied Health (HMA)


Electives (2 credits)


The internship course (HAP 498) is a 6-credit pathway elective. Students must submit an application and be chosen by a panel of HAP department faculty. The internship is designed to provide selected students with experience in a real world work environment. Students not choosing an internship may select alternative credits through electives approved by the program coordinator.

Additional Credit Awarded (22 credits)


On completion of bridge course (HAP 334), students are awarded 22 credits from the associate’s degree program.

Total: 120 credits


▲ Concentration in Assisted Living Administration (ALA)


Assisted Living Concentration Courses (51 credits)


Electives (12 credits)


  • Electives must be taken from a list of electives approved by the department.

Total: 120 credits