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Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science is a completion program for graduates of associate of science programs in allied health fields. The curriculum supports an expanded professional role, enhances interdisciplinary understanding and provides a base for graduate education.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is a degree completion program for graduates of associate of science programs in allied health fields. The program supports expansion of the professional role with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, problem-solving and leadership capabilities for meeting the ever -changing needs of today’s dynamic healthcare system.
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals:
Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in an allied health field
The following lower division courses must be successfully completed before beginning upper division major courses (Course equivalency is established by the Dean of Academic Affairs from official transcripts received from accredited institutions):
A minimum 24 semester credit hours of general education courses must be earned by students transferring credits from another associate degree program.
This is a degree completion program for graduates of associate degree programs in an allied health field. To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, students must complete an additional 60 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 20 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits). A combined total of 120 credit hours is required for the degree.
NOTE: All lower division major and general education courses must be successfully completed before upper division courses are undertaken.
| Health Science Major Courses (48.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Financing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Healthcare Settings Analysis | 3.0 credit hours |
| Conflict Management in Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| Public Policy in Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| Cultural Competency in Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| Program Planning and Evaluation | 3.0 credit hours |
| Leadership in Healthcare Organizations | 3.0 credit hours |
| Long-Term Managed Care Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Risk Management in Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| Client Education in Healthcare | 3.0 credit hours |
| Research Methods in Health Care | 3.0 credit hours |
| Epidemiology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Task Analysis and Curriculum Development in the Health Professions | 3.0 credit hours |
| Introduction to Management / Organizational Behavior | 3.0 credit hours |
| Healthcare Marketing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Health Law and Ethics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Upper Division General Education Courses (12.0 credit hours) | |
|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interpersonal Communication for Professionals | 3.0 credit hours |
| Professional Writing | 3.0 credit hours |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 credit hours |
My instructors believed in me. They were more than instructors, they tried to get to know you as a person and tried to understand your goals so they could push you towards them. Student services helped me find a job before I even graduated. Everyone was dedicated to my overall success.
