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.
Interdisciplinary Studies 
