Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies (BSHCS) is a degree completion program. It provides students with a foundation in healthcare studies and population health. Students are prepared to become informed and engaged health professionals who can think critically about health-related issues, work as part of a healthcare team, and develop innovative solutions that integrate comprehensive determinants of health. This program is ideal for individuals that want to complete their bachelor's degree online while continuing to work, increase their career advancement opportunities by obtaining a bachelor's degree, and apply to a graduate program in the health professions upon completion of their bachelor's degree.

Curriculum

In addition to the coursework outlined below, students are required to attend a full-day virtual course orientation session at the beginning of each semester (August, January, May).

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HCS300	Introduction to Health Behavior/Education	3
HCS301	Health Drivers & Emerging Innovation	3
HCS302	Foundations of Public Health	3
HCS315	Applied Writing, Oral Communication, and AI Literacy in Health Professions	3
Semester Total		12

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HCS310	Program Planning and Implementation	3
HCS312	Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System	3
HCS316	Etiology and Pathophysiology	3
HCS324	Principles of Epidemiology	3
HCS311	Practicum Foundations	1
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HCS320	Introduction to Health Policy	3
HCS318	Evaluation of Health Promotion	3
HCS314	Applied Research & Statistics	3
HCS412	Leadership in the Health Profession	3
HCS313	Practicum Design	1
Semester Total		13

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
HCS406	Global Health	3
HCS410	Rural Public Health	3
HCS322	Health and Disease Across the	3
HCS400	Practicum Development and Defense	3
Semester Total		12
Curriculum Total		50
Prerequisite Credit Hour Total		72
Required Credit Hour Total		122