Bachelor of Science in Health Science

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If you desire to work in healthcare systems or organizations providing health-related services to individuals, groups or communities, then the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree is designed for you. Discover your passions within the healthcare field through hands-on experiential learning. Additionally, you will be prepared to transition to one of our graduate programs in occupational therapy, athletic training or nursing.

Features

Degree Tracks

Health & Wellness equips students with a comprehensive understanding of holistic health modalities, wellness principles and their integration with modern science, enabling them to promote wellbeing in body, mind and spirit. Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities in healthcare, wellness and community health settings.

Professional Studies is an accelerated program for students who have an associate’s degree and a current professional license or certification in a healthcare field. Fields include, but are not limited to, physical therapist assistant, surgical technician, respiratory therapy assistant, X-ray technician and ultrasound technician. Students can transfer up to 90 credit hours by utilizing the academic policy related to transfer credit equivalency. The courses required are designed to build upon current knowledge building on the concept of health and wellness.

Healthcare Innovation is for students interested in pursuing leadership positions within the healthcare field. Upon graduation, students are well-positioned to pursue a master’s degree in the School of Business.

Entry-Level Athletic Training is a 3 + 2 program which prepares students to complete degree requirements after the Junior Year and begin Athletic Training graduate degree courses in their senior year. Upon receiving the bachelor’s degree, students continue for the final year in the Athletic Training graduate program.

Preparation for Occupational Therapy is designed for students wishing to apply for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy upon graduation.

OTA to BSHS is a program desired to fast-track occupational therapy assistants into the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. Students are able to transfer up to 90 credit hours by utilizing the academic policy related to transfer credits equivalency.

Early Entry Physical Therapy is a 3 + 3 option for students to enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy program after their junior year. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree after completing the first year DPT program coursework.

Second Bachelor’s Degree Track is an option for Doctor of Physical Therapy applicants to complete a second bachelor’s degree in preparation for the DPT program. Students are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree after completing the first year of DPT coursework and are eligible to apply for admission to the graduate DPT Program if academic progression criteria are met.

Facts

Healthcare occupations are projected to grow 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, adding about 2.3 million new jobs.

Spalding is home to the first accredited professional master’s program in athletic training in the state of Kentucky and the only master’s level occupational therapy training program in Metro Louisville.

Career Options

Graduates with a bachelor’s in health science work in a variety of health care settings, including: