Health Science Bachelor of Science | COLLEGE FOR ADULTS About the program Are you interested in expanding your career options in healthcare? Consider the Health Science bachelor's degree, offered online in St. Kate's College for Adults, and help fill the workforce gaps in our ever-changing healthcare landscape.
What can I do with a degree in Health Science? This online program is designed primarily for students who hold healthcare certificates or associate degrees who are seeking a path to bachelor’s degree completion, which will expand their opportunities for career advancement. Examples of previously earned credentials include (but are not limited to): • • • • • • •
dental assistant or hygienist emergency medical technician or paramedic health information or laboratory technician medial assistant or equipment technician occupational or physical therapist assistant pharmacy or phlebotomy technician radiographer or sonographer
In St. Kate’s bachelor’s program, we emphasize skill development in interprofessional collaboration, cultural fluency, and ecological approaches to health, leadership, and patient care. Our graduates are well positioned for advancement in healthcare roles, either within their existing field or a new one, as well as opportunities to seek further healthcare-related education.
What will I study? The Health Science major courses provide students with advanced skills in: • • • • •
leadership healthcare policy change management professional sustainability patient care
You'll enhance your existing skills to become an even more competent, caring professional. A strong foundation in the liberal arts will complete the bachelor’s requirements and build your skills for communication, critical thinking, decisionmaking, and working in healthcare teams.
Class scheduling Major, liberal arts and elective courses for the Health Science bachelor’s degree are offered online, with a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning formats. Clinical hours to fulfill patient care requirements may be completed using relevant previous or current work experience; pursuing approved credential options during enrollment; or completing St. Kate’s in-person or virtual simulation experiences.
Bachelor’s-to-Graduate Pathway While working on your bachelor's degree you may be eligible to take courses in select graduate programs at St. Kate's, such as Organizational Leadership (MAOL), Business Administration (MBA), or Holistic Health Studies (MAHS). These courses may fulfill elective credits toward your bachelor’s, as well as counting toward graduate requirements if you choose to purse the graduate program after competing your bachelor’s degree.
Credit for prior learning St. Kate’s values the previous educational and professional experiences that students bring with them to the program. You may be eligible to earn credit for your experiences through the Credit for Prior and Alternative Learning (CPAL) portfolio option, saving time and money on your bachelor’s degree. CPAL credits may be eligible to use for elective, major, and/or clinical patient care requirements.