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  School of Health Professions 2021-2023 Catalog Interdisciplinary Studies Health Sciences, B.S. Program Description  

Program Description


The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies offers an online bachelor of science in health sciences program with three distinct concentrations: health care management, aging studies, and psychiatric rehabilitation, either as a solo degree option or joint program option.

The Rutgers School of Health Professions (SHP) bachelor of science in health sciences (B.S.H.S.) degree program is a unique and flexible program designed specifically for prospective and currently credentialed health care professionals. The B.S.H.S. program is designed for those who have an interest in health care or are already a member of the health care team. It provides interdisciplinary coursework and advanced courses within concentrations that are designed to promote and broaden health care professionals' career opportunities in their chosen field.

The SHP B.S.H.S. degree is a nonclinical degree, which will help prepare the graduate for a career in health-related professions. The curriculum also prepares the graduates to be leaders in an ever-changing modern heath care world.

The solo SHP B.S. program is offered at the School of Health Professions only. The general education, basic sciences, and liberal arts courses, as required by the SHP core curriculum, will be evaluated for transfer credit from the student's previous academic coursework. SHP provides all health-related courses, including the interdisciplinary core of courses. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a bachelor of science degree awarded by Rutgers SHP.

The joint program is offered in partnership with two other New Jersey higher education institutions: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) and Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences-Newark. These partners provide the general education, basic sciences, and liberal arts courses. SHP provides all the health-related courses, including the interdisciplinary core of courses. Upon completion of the program, the student receives a bachelor of science degree, awarded jointly by Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences-Newark, the Rutgers School of Health Professions, or TESU. When applying to SHP, an applicant must also select the partner institution.

The B.S.H.S. program allows students to enroll in individual courses as a nonmatriculant. Rutgers SHP permits individuals to take up to 12 credits as a nonmatriculant. Please visit the program website at https://shp.rutgers.edu/interdisciplinary-studies/bachelor-of-science-in-health-sciences.
 
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