Health Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Health Studies is designed to prepare graduates of certificate and/or associate degree programs in health care specialties for entry-level management, supervisory, or health education positions. Admission is limited to individuals who are currently enrolled in, or have completed an accredited certificate or associate degree program in a health care specialization (e.g., radiologic technology). The program will provide the junior and senior-level coursework needed for the Bachelor of Science Degree. The length of study will vary based on the student’s prior academic experience. Some students, especially those from certificate programs, will require additional coursework at the freshman or sophomore levels to meet core general education curriculum requirements for graduation. Graduation requirements include a 2.0 GPA, and earning a grade of “C” or better in all major courses plus courses in mathematics and English, graduation from or completion of an accredited certificate or associate degree clinical allied health program, and meeting requirements for licensure/registration/certification to practice as a health care professional.
Admission Requirements: Candidates must apply for admission into this program. Admission criteria include: (a) minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 on all undergraduate coursework; (b) proof of concurrent enrollment in or completion of an accredited certificate and/or associate degree clinical allied health program; and (c) completion of prerequisite courses. Here's an application form and an application checklist for this degree.
Degree requirements: The degree requires completion of a total of 123-124 hours. Up to 30 of these hours may be awarded for clinical specialty coursework when students (1) complete an approved Associate Degree or graduate from an approved certificate program, and (2) meet the requirements for licensure/registration/certification in a clinical health care specialty.
Catalogue requirements for 2006-07 and 2007-2008 are available on the web. Students are responsible for program requirements for their catalog year. One's catalog year is the year in which one declared the major, unless it has been more than seven years or the student has not attended Southeastern for a full calendar year.
NOTE: Students are eligible to declare this major while enrolled in an approved Associate Degree or professional program, but are not eligible to enroll in HS 499 (Senior Practicum/Internship) until they complete the Associate Degree or graduate from the certificate program, and meet the requirements for licensure/registration/certification in a clinical health care specialty.
Coordinator: Dr. Wynn Gillan
(985) 549-5252