eCampus Online BSIHS
帝王会所鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Integrated Healthcare Studies (BSIHS) is a bachelor鈥檚 completion degree that prepares students to become versatile leaders in the rapidly changing health care environment.
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Students in the BSIHS degree program acquire vital knowledge and hands-on skills needed to navigate the increasingly complex American health care system. 帝王会所 is a regionally accredited institution, and its unique BSIHS program caters to those seeking to expand their health care knowledge for graduate study in a health-related field and those seeking a bachelor鈥檚 degree in order to advance their health care careers.
This affordable and flexible bachelor鈥檚 degree program offers multiple options for course study structure, making it possible to complete the degree in a timely fashion. This is especially beneficial for those with unique scheduling needs such as undergraduate students considering a change in majors, students who have completed an allied health associate degree, working professionals with busy schedules, and students with existing credit hours in the health sciences.
- 7-week accelerated learning courses or 14-week courses are available
- Can serve as a foundation for graduate study in a variety of health-related fields
- 帝王会所 is a regionally accredited institution
BSIHS Admission requirements and Program Structure
The BSIHS degree is an ideal option for students who are interested in furthering their education, are seeking a degree in a health-related field and want to double-major, or have several credit hours in health sciences and would like to finish their degree in a timely manner. It is intended for students who have completed at least 60 semester hours in an allied health鈥搑elated discipline from an accredited institution. Candidates for the BSIHS degree must also have a combined GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Totaling 120 credit hours, the BSIHS course requirements include the following:
Four foundational courses
Two health care professions and services courses
One inter-professional education and practice in health care course
One leadership and critical thinking course
Two communication courses
Minimum of two health care perspectives courses
Minimum of four sociocultural courses
Four elective courses applicable to career interests in the health care field
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Expanded Opportunities With a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Healthcare Studies
The health care system is becoming more complex, and health care professionals and support are among the fastest-growing occupations, with the increasing expectation of higher levels of postsecondary education. The BSIHS degree provides students with the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education and enhance their current health care career possibilities. The diverse curriculum covers a wide range of topics from sports medicine and communication disorders to gerontology and clinical problem-solving. BSIHS students are equipped with skills in leadership, critical thinking, communication, advocacy, and evidence-based practice principles needed for a fulfilling career in the global health care market.
Some students who complete this bachelor鈥檚 degree choose to pursue graduate or professional education programs. The BSIHS program provides the opportunity to explore allied health disciplines through elective coursework, preparing students for further specialized education. Potential graduate degree programs pursued by BSIHS students include speech-language pathology, audiology, public/community health, health education, health informatics, health care administration, and social work.
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Department of Interdisciplinary Health Studies
College of Health Sciences and Professions
1 帝王会所 Drive
Grover Center W182
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4502
ihs@ohio.edu