Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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If your goal is to start a rewarding career in health care, Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is ideal for exploring your diverse interests. With health care spending projected to soon make up almost a fifth of the U.S. economy, you’ll be prepared for a booming job market, with a strong base of knowledge you can use to enter a variety of allied health fields or continue your health education.
This flexible program is for students of any professional background and for those contemplating a profession. Learn to help individuals and communities overcome obstacles to wellness, and gain a working understanding of subjects you will address on the job, such as state health care policies and federal regulations, cultural competencies for working with diverse clients, and strategic approaches to regional health issues.
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PROGRAM DETAILS
Online BS in Health Sciences
- General Education33 Credits
- Major Core42 Credits
- University4 Credits
- Electives26 Credits
- Concentration15 Credits
- General
Build on your unique goals and create your own concentration exploring different health sciences–related subjects or applying additional academic credit.
- Health and Wellness
Prepare for careers in holistic health coaching, health education, fitness, or wellness counseling. Examine the impact of nutrition, exercise, natural healing, spirituality, and lifestyle on human physiology and psychology, and how certain behaviors can contribute to optimum health and well-being.
- Management
Develop your leadership skills in the business of health care. Learn how to prepare a budget, monitor worker safety and staffing practices, make ethical decisions, and approach employee relations and internal communication in health care settings.
- Public Health
Increase your understanding of disease evolution and prevention, population health, and public health promotion to prepare for careers in government health agencies, health research labs, community organizations, and nonprofit service organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Build on your unique goals and create your own concentration exploring different health sciences–related subjects or applying additional academic credit.
Prepare for careers in holistic health coaching, health education, fitness, or wellness counseling. Examine the impact of nutrition, exercise, natural healing, spirituality, and lifestyle on human physiology and psychology, and how certain behaviors can contribute to optimum health and well-being.
Develop your leadership skills in the business of health care. Learn how to prepare a budget, monitor worker safety and staffing practices, make ethical decisions, and approach employee relations and internal communication in health care settings.
Increase your understanding of disease evolution and prevention, population health, and public health promotion to prepare for careers in government health agencies, health research labs, community organizations, and nonprofit service organizations.
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Institutional Accreditation
Excelsior University is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission) www.msche.org. Excelsior University’s accreditation status is accreditation reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation. MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
All of Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.
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FAQ
A bachelor’s degree in health sciences can lead to entry-level jobs in health education, health care administration, community health, and other allied health careers.
A BS in Health Sciences provides a broader education in the health care field, encompassing various aspects like research, administration, and public health. A nursing degree specifically prepares you for careers in direct patient care as a licensed registered nurse, with a stronger focus on clinical practice and patient interaction.
The following courses are a sampling of the curriculum in Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program:
- Principles of Health Care Management
- Introduction to Health Care Informatics
- Medical Terminology
- Legal and Regulatory Environment of Health Care
- Ethics of Health Care
It is possible to complete a bachelor’s degree program at Excelsior University in four years. Your time to completion depends on the amount of credit you transfer into the program and the number of courses you take per term.
Excelsior University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program offers concentrations in Health and Wellness, Management, and Public Health, as well as a General option for students looking to build their own specialization.