Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

Program Overview

The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions’ Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an Area of Study (AOS) in Health Studies is a 120-credit track designed for prospective students who are focused on expanding their education in the health professions or are interested in admission to our Accelerated BSN Program.

The Health Studies track is a transfer-friendly option for those who have already earned an associate degree and an ideal pathway for those who have already completed the AAS degree with an area of study in Applied Health Studies. Both the AAS and BS degree programs offer college credits for a wide variety of healthcare credentials licenses and certifications. Learn more about transferring your community college credits to TESU.

Program Details:

This 120-credit track is designed for students interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the health professions as well as those interested in admission to the Accelerated BSN Program.

Students obtaining their bachelor’s degree in health professions must complete:
I. General Education Requirements
II. Area of Study: Health Studies
III. Electives/License Credit/Concentration

Students applying for admission to the Accelerated BSN Program must complete:
I. General Education Requirements

The general education requirements fulfill the prerequisite courses for the Accelerated BSN Program. Once the general education requirements have been completed, students can finish the BSNA application process. Learn more about the application process for the Accelerated BSN Program

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
HPS-200	Statistics for the Health Professions	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
PHI-286	Contemporary Ethics	3
GLB-301	Global Issues and Society	3
POS-110	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

PSY-101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY-211	Developmental Psychology	3

Select three featured courses from the list below:

HIS-113	American History I	3
HIS-114	American History II	3
HIS-210	American Civil Rights Movement	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3
PHI-130	Introduction to Critical Reasoning	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

BIO-208	The Science of Nutrition	3
CHE-111	General Chemistry I	3

II. Area of Study Courses (48 Credits)

A. Required Courses (30 Credits)

BIO-211	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO-212	Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
BIO-251	Introduction to Microbiology with Lab	4
GER-312	Biological Aspects of Aging	3
HEA-305	Women's Health	3
HEA-306	Men's Health	3
SOS-320	The Management of Stress and Tension	3
SOC-322	Cultural Diversity in the United States	3
SOS-370	Challenges in U.S. and Global Public Health	3

B. Professional Electives (12 Credits)

(12 credits within the entire Area of Study must be at the upper 300/400 level.)

HCM-307	Principles of Healthcare Management	3
HCM-308	Healthcare Legal and Ethical Considerations	3
HCM-404	Healthcare Quality and Outcomes: Measurement and Management	3
MAT-105	Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics	3

For additional TESU course, please contact an Advisor.

C. Computers (3 Credits)

For course options, please contact an Advisor.

D. Capstone (3 Credits)

LIB-495

Liberal Arts Capstone

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.