Fact Sheet 07: B.S. Health Degree Completion

Revised August 2007

B.S. Health Science Degree Completion

Do you hold a certificate, diploma, or associate degree in an allied health field but always wanted your bachelor's degree? West Chester University's bachelor of science in health science degree completion program will give you that opportunity.

Our Program

The University's B.S. in health science is designed for students who have completed an A.S. degree, certificate, or diploma in an allied health field. Admission into this degree program requires a completed certificate, diploma, or associate degree in an allied health field. These may include, but are not limited to, nursing, paramedic, X-ray technology, dental hygiene, and complementary and alternative modalities such as acupuncture, botanical medicine, and massage therapy.

Benefits of Our Program

As a student in our program, you will have the following advantages:

Credits you can apply that are already paid for and earned
Affordable tuition
Numerous credit and transfer options
Dedicated and caring faculty with a wide variety of expertise in their field
Individualized academic advising
Career enhancement opportunities
Exceptional career placement rate

Distributive Requirements

You will be required to have a total of 120 credits to graduate, and 30 credits must be from West Chester University.

Required Core Courses (9 credits)

As a student, you will need to complete the following courses:

HEA 242 Introduction to Public and Community Health
HEA 341 Chronic and Communicable Diseases
HEA 419 Research Methods in Health

Degree Electives

Students have the opportunity to select an elective area from three exciting choices:

Wellness
Multicultural health issues
Integrative health

All 15 credits must be taken within a declared elective area

Transfer Credits from Previous Education

Students who enter this degree program will have a varied number of transfer health credits from their allied health programs. Credits accepted for transfer will be determined by the Office of the Registrar and the chairperson of the Department of Health (e.g., 42 credits for paramedics). Additional general education courses will also be evaluated for transfer in this same fashion.

CLEP Opportunities

Credit for Life Experience (CLEP) exams are available for many of the courses offered at West Chester. Successful completion of the exam earns WCU credits toward the degree. Credit by Exam is also available for select courses.

Philosophy

The Department of Health emphasizes an educational process that is multidisciplinary, interactive, and participatory while facilitating the development of critical thinkers and lifelong learners. We strive to produce graduates who are competent, marketable, and well-rounded practitioners in the allied health field.

For More Information

Dr. Roger W. Mustalish, Chairperson
Department of Health
West Chester University
Phone: 610-436-2931
Fax: 610-436-2860
rmustalish@wcupa.edu or
http://health-sciences.wcupa.edu/health/HEALTHSC.HTM