Health Science, B.S. (Online)

Go to Division of Professional Studies  for more information.

Department Contact:

Division of Professional Studies Dean: Dr. Julie Warnick

Division of Professional Studies Director: Dr. Sherri Link.

Chair: Dr. Kristofer S. Wisniewski, kwisniewski@francis.edu, 814-471-1132

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is designed to provide a degree pathway for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree in a health-related field. This program incorporates a solid health studies core with a general education curriculum reflecting the Goals of Franciscan Higher Education. Major and collateral course requirements allow students the flexibility to take a variety of health care-focused courses and the opportunity to earn one or more academic minors in areas of their interest. Successful completion of this program prepares students to pursue a graduate professional health care degree or enter the workforce. Students who plan to apply to graduate school are recommended to carefully review the graduate school admission GPA and pre-requisite course requirements to ensure that they meet the requirements for application.

Students who plan to apply to graduate school are recommended to carefully review the graduate school admission GPA and prerequisite course requirements to ensure that they meet the requirements for application. 

 

Degree concentrations in Pre-Occupational Therapy and Pre-Physician Assistant are unavailable through the Division of Professional Studies online program.  

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Critical Thinking and Research Skills: Students will learn to apply critical and scientific inquiry to identify and evaluate health related issues prevalent in today’s society. From this inquiry students will identify a gap in the literature, design and conduct a research project to solve a pressing health care issue. (Assess through EXPH375/PSYC311 and PUBH430). 

• Healthcare Systems and Practices: Students will develop an understanding of the current U.S. and global healthcare systems and foster a vision to bring forth healthcare reform. (Assess through PUBH101, PUBH401). 

• Ethical and Legal Responsibilities:  Student will apply ethical and legal responsibilities to foster effective interventions in the delivery of healthcare. (Assess through PUBH320, PUBH430, PHIL212).  

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Students will promote preventative actions and health behaviors to optimize health and wellness across the lifespan. (Assess through PUBH101, PUBH202, PUBH110).  

 

Admissions Requirements:

See Division of Professional Studies  for admission criteria and information.

Estimated Completion Time:

Typically 3 to 5 years of part-time study

Certification and/or Licensure:

This program is not designed to lead to certification or licensure.

Capstone Requirement:

PUBH 407 - Leading with Care   Leading with Care will fulfill the COREIII requirement.  

Total Credits Required:

128 credits