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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.

Program Mission:

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.

Program Goals: Enhance students’ leadership abilities within the healthcare profession Explore the political, legal and ethical issues that impact on the practice of healthcare Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within a healthcare setting Develop a healthcare provider’s ability to educate clients, colleagues and the general public.

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives:

• Enhance students’ leadership abilities within the healthcare profession
• Explore the political, legal and ethical issues that impact on the practice of healthcare
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration within a healthcare setting
• Develop a healthcare provider’s ability to educate clients, colleagues and the general public

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Graduation from an accredited associate degree program in an allied health field;
• A minimum 24 semester credit hours of general education courses must be earned by students transferring credits from another associate degree program.

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 regionally accredited institutions):

• Life Span Development;
• Microeconomics;
• English Composition II;
• College Algebra OR College Mathematics OR Applications of Mathematics;
• Statistics.

Program Outline

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.

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