Location:

Portsmouth, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Health Sciences

Program Overview

Program Description:

You can pursue a variety of healthcare careers, even those without patient contact, in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Shawnee State University Online Campus. You are eligible for this program even if you have no prior credit, but this program is helpful for those with an Associate Degree in Allied Health Sciences. With this fully online program, you could advance in your career and secure management roles. The health science degree can be paired with an associate’s degree or a minor, allowing you to pursue your individual interests.

Shawnee State’s Health Science bachelor’s degree includes diverse topics of study, such as medical terminology, the U.S. healthcare system, healthcare ethics, research in healthcare, nursing research, management techniques for healthcare, concepts of healthcare finance, epidemiology, and legal issues in healthcare. In addition to the analysis of local and global health topics, you will gain basic administrative techniques, models, and tools in healthcare management finance and leadership.

With your online bachelor’s in health science, you could enroll in a master’s program or pursue many career options. You might work in community health programs, pharmaceutical or health sales, health education, or health consultation. You could secure a position as a health claims examiner, patient representative, health services coordinator, or medical services manager.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org)