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Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Online
Gain an in-depth understanding of health and contemporary healthcare issues with an online B.S. in Health Studies.
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Program Overview
Here’s what you need to know about our online health studies degree
Prepare for a wide range of careers in healthcare with an online Bachelor of Science in Health Studies from Arkansas State University. This 100% online program will provide you with in-depth knowledge of modern health and the U.S. healthcare system.
Learn current industry standards in patient care, public health, interpreting lab data, medical terminology, health profession ethics and critical issues in health. Gain practical experience in healthcare management, preventative care, chronic illness, mental health and healthcare service delivery. A clinical internship is not required to graduate.
By offering two tracks of study, you can tailor this online health studies program to meet your academic goals. Choose the Professional Track if you already have an associate of applied science degree in an allied health-related field (PTA, OTA, MLT, Paramedic); choose the Non-Professional Track if you do not. Both Tracks lead to a BS degree in Health Studies, which does not carry a professional credential or state licensure. The BSHS degree alone will allow a graduate to pursue non-clinical healthcare jobs. BSHS graduates may also consider applying to professional doctoral or graduate programs, assuming they completed pre-requisite courses required to apply, as electives in the BSHS curriculum, or as stand-alone courses.
Career opportunities for graduates of the B.S. in Health Studies:
- Care Coordinator
- Disabilities Rights Advocate
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Community Health Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Clinical Coordinator
- Doctoral Candidate
- Care Coordinator
- Disabilities Rights Advocate
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Community Health Coordinator
- Case Manager
- Clinical Coordinator
- Doctoral Candidate
In this 100% online B.S. in Health Studies program, you will gain industry-relevant skills that employers seek:
- Understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, medical terminology, current social problems affecting healthcare and healthcare management
- Competence to work in community health, support services, healthcare navigation, claims services, medical sales and patient services
- Broad and detailed knowledge of the ethics in the health profession, patient safety, cultural competency and mental health issues affecting healthcare today
- Effectiveness to serve communities with quality improvement in healthcare, preventative health, advocacy and patient education
- Superior written and verbal communication proficiency
- Understanding of the U.S. healthcare system, medical terminology, current social problems affecting healthcare and healthcare management
- Competence to work in community health, support services, healthcare navigation, claims services, medical sales and patient services
- Broad and detailed knowledge of the ethics in the health profession, patient safety, cultural competency and mental health issues affecting healthcare today
- Effectiveness to serve communities with quality improvement in healthcare, preventative health, advocacy and patient education
- Superior written and verbal communication proficiency
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Tuition
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The B.S. in Health Studies online program offers the same low, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included.
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Calendar
Keep these important dates in mind
Our B.S. in Health Studies is a flexible online program featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates per year.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
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Fall 1 | 8/20/24 | 8/5/24 | 8/9/24 | 8/15/24 | 8/16/24 | 10/4/24 |
Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/4/24 | 10/10/24 | 10/11/24 | 12/6/24 |
Spring 1 | 1/13/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/18/24 | 1/9/25 | 1/10/25 | 2/28/25 |
Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/24/25 | 2/28/25 | 3/6/25 | 3/7/25 | 5/2/25 |
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Admissions
Here's the checklist before you apply to our online B.S. in Health Studies
Arkansas State University has a streamlined admission process that makes it easy for you to enroll in the B.S. in Health Studies online program. Enrollment specialists are available to walk you through the admission process, so you will be able to complete your application quickly.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- 2.5 GPA for transferring credits
There are several paths to be admitted to the B.S. in Health Sciences degree:
- If you have successfully completed an associate of applied science degree in an allied health-related field (PTA, OTA, MLT, Paramedic), you would be admitted to the Professional track if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on previous college coursework.
Note: If enrolled in your graduating semester of an associate degree program, you may be conditionally accepted to the Professional track and would be able to take courses for one semester while completing your associate degree. Proof of pending graduation required.
- If you have 13 or more transferrable college credit hours but do not have an associate degree, you would be admitted if you have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5 on previous college coursework
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been out of high school for five years or more, you would be admitted if you:
- Have a high school diploma or state-approved equivalent
- Have completed 12 or fewer earned college hours
- Have never enrolled as a student at A-State
- If you have 0-12 transferrable college credit hours and have been in high school within the last 5 years, you would be admitted if you have one of the following:
- 3.0 cumulative high school grad point average (or GED test score equivalent), OR
- 19 minimum ACT super score or minimum 990 combined SAT super score, OR
- Class rank in the top 20% of your graduating class
Application Submission Requirements
Submitting your application takes three easy steps: filling out the application, submitting your documents and paying the application fee.
- When completing the online application, select 100% online student and then complete all the steps on the online application.
- Pay $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Submit all official college transcripts.
- Submit official high school transcripts (if applicable).
- Submit official ACT/ SAT test scores (if applicable).
Note: If you have 0-12 transferrable college hours, test scores will still need to be submitted for reporting purposes to the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE); however, they are not needed for an admission decision. Accuplacer test scores are an acceptable alternative to ACT/SAT scores.
If you have any questions along the way, call us at 866-621-8096 and we’ll be happy to help answer questions.
Document Submission Address
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Topics you'll study in your online B.S. in Health Studies program
To earn your Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, you need to complete 120 credit hours of coursework whether you take the Professional Track or Non-Professional Track. The program includes 38 credit hours of general education courses, 47 credit hours of major courses, 3-17 credit hours of support courses and 6-18 credit hours of electives dependent upon Track pursued. You can finish faster by transferring previously earned credit hours. Transfer credit hours will be evaluated during the admission process.
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These major courses must be completed to earn a degree in both program tracks. Students must take one of the two: PHIL 3713 or DPEM 3503. Non-professional students must complete an additional 17 credit hours of support courses to complete their degree.
You must complete 6-18 credit hours of electives to satisfy the 120 credit hours required for this program. Courses must be chosen with the assistance of an advisor and per your degree plan. Electives can come from any courses offered as long as prerequisites are met.
You must take the following courses.
First-year course: Non-Professional Track students must take a Making Connections online course. Any A-State Making Connections online course is applicable.
Departmental Option (3 hours)
COMS 1203
Communication Requirement (6 hours)
ENG 1003
ENG 1013
Mathematics Requirement (3 hours)
Students must take MATH 1023 or any MATH course that requires MATH 1023 as prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities Requirement (6 hours)
Students must complete 3 hours of Arts courses (MUS 2503, ART 2503 or THEA 2503) and 3 hours of Humanities courses (ENG 2003, ENG 2013 or PHIL 1103).
Social Sciences Requirement (9 hours)
Students must complete 9 credit hours of Social Sciences courses. At least one course must be selected from POSC 2103, PSY 2013, HIST 2763 or HIST 2773.
Life Science Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete BIO 2203 with BIO 2201 lab.
Physical Sciences Requirement (4 hours)
Students must complete CHEM 1043 with CHEM 1041 lab.
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