School of Health & Human Sciences
Undergraduate Programs
Department of Health Sciences
Department of Health Sciences undergraduate programs
The health sciences department offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (B.S.H.S.). The department also offers two certificate degree programs in gerontology and rehabilitation and disability studies.
Health Sciences (B.S.H.S.)
The health sciences major is an interdisciplinary degree program designed to meet the educational needs of three groups of students. The first group includes those who wish to prepare for entry and mid-level positions in for-profit and nonprofit health care organizations such as ambulatory care facilities, assisted living centers, retirement centers, rehabilitation facilities and agencies, and wellness centers.
The second targeted group of students includes those who are seeking admission into graduate health professions programs to include but not limited to dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, public health, social work, and rehabilitation counseling. The program will also meet the educational needs of students who wish to pursue an accelerated second-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The interdisciplinary curriculum, which combines basic and health sciences, will allow students to study health sciences and develop an understanding of the complexities of the health care delivery system while simultaneously completing prerequisites for their chosen profession.
The third group consists of licensed health professionals who have already earned an associate degree in an allied health field (i.e., dental hygiene, emergency medical services, occupational therapist assistant, physical therapist assistant, radiation therapy, respiratory care, medical technology, and others), and are interested in upgrading their knowledge and abilities by obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the health sciences. The program builds on the expertise of licensed health professionals and provides them the opportunity to enhance their formal training and learning.
The B.S.H.S. can be completed 80-99 percent online and is approved as an IU online program.
Certificates
Gerontology Studies
As the population ages, the demand for a workforce better able to understand the changes impacting this generation increases. With this certificate program, students gain the skills to work with families and individuals going through this process and are prepared to help them navigate these complicated life challenges. The Gerontology certificate can be completed 100% online and is an IU Online approved program.
Rehabilitation and Disability Studies
This certificate helps students recognize and address issues that face people with disabilities. Graduates receive entry-level skills and competencies preparing them for professional work in a variety of programs that serve individuals. The Rehabilitation and Disability Studies certificate can be completed 100 percent online and is an IU Online approved program.
