The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) Program is designed to advance the learner’s critical thinking, communication skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional development. The BSHS program prepares the graduate for advanced clinical practice and /or leadership and management roles within the professional discipline. This program offers practicing health professionals the opportunity to pursue a clinical management track or clinical education and practice track.

 

 

 

 

 

Key Features of the Program
• Small class size of approximately 20 students to increase opportunities to develop relationships with peers and share experiences.
• Classes meet one day a week for four hours
• Five week courses (with a few exceptions)
• Accelerated format allows completion in approximately
  two years
• Opportunity to apply learning to a practice environment
• Dedicated faculty and support staff on campus
• Individualized academic advising
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Dual Enrollment
Associate degree students of the Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences have dual enrollment into the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences for a period of one year after graduation. Students will be required to complete a Letter of Intent prior to graduation indicating the desire to pursue a baccalaureate degree and must begin classes within one year of graduation. Students who elect to pursue baccalaureate education after this time must complete a baccalaureate application.

 

Credit for Licensure                                       33 credits
General Education  & General Elective             56 credits
BSHS Courses and Concentration                   31 credits
TOTAL                                                        120 credits

*Note:  34 credits in the BS program must be completed at Lancater General College of Nursing & Health Sciences.