Description of Curriculum
The program requires that a minimum of 30 semester hours of course
work (including 21 semester hours of required core course work) be
completed through the NSU B.H.Sc. program. A minimum total of 120 semester
hours, of which 30 semester hours must fulfill general education requirements,
are required in order to graduate with the B.H.Sc. degree
The B.H.Sc. program is designed for completion in a distance-learning
format and requires no on-campus time. The course work is professor-paced
using state-of-the-art web-based delivery. The curriculum and coursework
follow a standard 12-week semester calendar.
The curriculum is designed to build upon the existing knowledge base
of the health care professional while focusing on the overall health
care picture. Leadership, diversity, and conflict resolution are but
a few of the areas covered in the curriculum.
Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Health Science will enable students to:
- Pursue a well-rounded and diverse educational degree completion program for health professionals in an online environment that allows them to continue gainful employment in their chosen field while attending and completing course work.
- Enhance and develop the student’s leadership and health care knowledge through academic inquiry while using current, practical health care models.
- Enhance their understanding of diverse populations in health care and to prepare the student to take a leadership role in the rapidly changing health care environment.
- Enhance the student’s understanding of the political, social, legal and ethical issues that may be encountered and have an impact on areas of health care practice.
- Develop knowledge that helps bridge between clinical care, health care diversity and critical inquiry.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science degree completion program will demonstrate command of the following learning outcomes as evidenced by their participation in class, completion of class assignments, presentations, projects, Graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively in writing on a variety of topics related to health care
- Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the delivery of culturally competent health care.
- Effectively communicate and acknowledge the impact of the legal, ethical, and political environment on health care policy and delivery.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to search and retrieve information and materials related to individual clinical practice issues or overall health policy concerns.
- Describe and demonstrate management / leadership skills and theories that can be applied in preparation to lead or manage effectively in a health care environment.
- Demonstrate knowleadge of and effectively apply health care models, theories, and tools to issues impacting health care delivery.
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