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B.S. in Health Sciences – Degree Completion Program for Health Care Professionals

Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in a Nationally Ranked, Online Program

The Bachelor of Science in Health sciences is undergoing a restructuring process. For updates, please email the Program Director Vaishali Singhal at singhava@shp.rutgers.edu.

You have earned your associate’s degree and want to advance in your health care career. Now is the time to complete your bachelor’s degree in a nationally ranked, online program at Rutgers University. Offered by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, the degree builds on previous academic coursework or employment experience in a health care profession. The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program is designed for those who have an interest in healthcare or are already a member of the healthcare team. The Program provides a strong foundation in health science courses which will allow the future graduate to advance professionally in healthcare management, gerontology and psychiatric rehabilitation.

Three Tracks for BS in Health Sciences

  • Aging: Gain the knowledge and skills to develop, manage, and provide services for the growing aging population.
  •  Health Care Management (formerly Health Services Management): Gain the expertise to plan, coordinate, and manage medical and health services within a health care organization.
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Learn to assist individuals living with a serious mental illness by helping them live meaningful and productive lives, achieve their recovery goals, and effectively manage the challenges associated with their illness.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree Completion Program offers:

  • Enrollment in a university ranked #1 out of 582 schools in the nation in best colleges for health professions by College Factual
  • Solo degree options with Rutgers School of Health Professions
    • Healthcare Management
    • Aging
    • Psychiatric Rehabilitation
      • Associate of Science in Psychiatric Rehabilitation degree holders
      •  Non-Associate of Science in Psychiatric Rehabilitation degree holders
  • Joint degree options with Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Newark
  • Joint degree options with Thomas Edison State University
  • Fully online program with part-time and full-time options
  • Fall and spring admissions
  • A wealth of faculty experience
  • 15-week courses, with a limited number of courses offered in 8-week sessions

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, students will be able to:

  • Compare, contrast, and apply the common theories and methods used in making value decisions in ethical situations in health care.
  • Communicate and collaborate with the health care team to facilitate the attainment of common goals.
  • Analyze and propose strategies to resolve problems within health care organizations.
  • Effectively access, manage, and utilize scientific, health care and patient/client information while respecting the ownership and privacy of sources.
  • Critically evaluate the various types of published scientific literature, including clinical trials, reviews, and case studies.
  • Describe cultural diversity in the delivery of healthcare.
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of data systems and computer applications in the clinical, administrative and/or educational settings of the healthcare system.

Employment in health care occupations is projected to rise 19 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.3 million new jobs, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015. This anticipated growth is due to an aging population and increased access to healthcare insurance for individuals.

Rutgers is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), a voluntary, nongovernmental, peer-based membership association dedicated to promoting standards of excellence and improvement in higher education.

“The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program provided me with the valuable knowledge I needed to succeed as a health professional. The rigorous coursework offered through the University helped to instill strong management and research skills that are invaluable to my career. The program has allowed me to branch out beyond the clinical side of health care and fulfill my goal to participate in laboratory and educational settings.” Kyle, class of 2019

“I quickly saw the commitment from the staff and faculty and felt that I was in good hands to receive the guidance and direction I needed. Divorced, with three children and a full-time job, I was not sure I could do it, but Professor Bellamy encouraged me. This amazing opportunity and experience has changed my life. Rutgers opened doors for me – best decision for my life, my professional life and my family.” Julie

You are invited to a Virtual Open House to explore degree programs from the Rutgers School of Health Professions. Please register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Application deadline is July 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission

General Requirements

To apply to the Bachelor’s Program in Health Sciences, you must meet the following general requirements and provide the following documents:

  • Health Professional with current licensure/registration, if applicable.
  • Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.
  • In a maximum of 500 words, please tell us your educational and career goals. We are especially interested to learn why you have chosen the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, and why you believe you are a good fit for this program. The essay is completed as part of the online application.
  • Resume for all tracks should be sent electronically to shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu.
  • Completed application.
  • Payment of application fee.

Additional Track Specific Requirements

Solo Degree Options

    • Minimum of an associate’s degree from an accredited allied health education program or university with an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
  • Healthcare Management
    • Minimum of an associate’s degree from an accredited allied health education program or university with an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
    • Completion of a minimum of 35 credits of required general education credits prior to admission to SHP, 6 credits may be taken prior to completion of the BSHS
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Tracks
    • Associate of Science in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment (AS-PSRT) Degree Holder Track
      • A minimum of an associate’s degree in human services, addictions, psychiatric rehabilitation, or related concentrations from an accredited allied health education program or university with an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
      • Two recommendations using the Recommender Form, with at least one from a college professor.
      • Completion of a minimum of 35 credits of required general education credits prior to admission to SHP, 6 credits may be taken prior to completion of the BSHS
    • Non-associate of science degree holder (non-AS-PSR)
      • For students with a background in the arts and sciences
      • Minimum of an associate’s degree from an accredited allied health education program or university with an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
      • Two recommendations using the Recommender Form, with at least one from a college professor.

Joint Degree Option with Thomas Edison State University (TESU)

    • Minimum of a certificate or 30 credits from an accredited allied health education program or university with an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater.
    • Twelve credit TESU residency requirement
    • Minimum of a certificate or 30 credits from an accredited allied health education program or university with an overall GPA of 2.5 or greater.
    • Twelve credit TESU residency requirement

Joint Degree Option with Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences- Newark (NSAS)

    • Completion of the NSAS core curriculum including an 18 credit minor prior to Rutgers SHP admission in one of the following minors:
      • Psychology
      • Sociology
      • Anthropology
      • Cognitive Neuroscience
      • Economics
      • Legal Studies
    • Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
    • Students with an interest in this track should contact the Pre-Professional Services Office at Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences-Newark
    • Completion of the NSAS core curriculum including an 18 credit minor prior to Rutgers SHP admission in one of the following areas:
      • Psychology
      • Sociology
      • Anthropology
      • Cognitive Neuroscience
      • Economics
      • Legal Studies
    • Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 or greater
    • Students with an interest in this track should contact the Pre-Professional Services Office at Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences-Newark

Our program offers an inter-professional core of courses and a specialized area of concentration tailored to your career path.

All students complete a 15-credit interdisciplinary core of courses. There is no prescribed sequence for taking the courses.

Course Number Course Name Semester Offered
PSRT1101 Introduction to the Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Fall
PSRT1102 Communication Techniques Fall
PSRT1103 Group Interventions for People with Disabilities Fall
PSRT2121 Community Resource Management Fall
IDST 3400 Data Systems in Healthcare Fall
BINF 3405 Management Principles in Healthcare Fall
IDST3500 Fundamental Statistics in the Health Sciences Fall
IDST3510 Principles of Scientific Inquiry in the Health Sciences Fall
PSRT4015 Wellness and Recovery Fall
PSRT4121 Case Management Approaches Fall
IDST4150 *Ethics of Healthcare Fall
PSRT4202 Supported Education Fall
IDST4300 Human Resource Management in Healthcare Fall
BINF4536 Healthcare Compliance I Fall
IDST4650 Quality Management in Healthcare Fall
IDST4700 Introduction to Gerontology Fall
IDST4710 Physical Changes and Aging Fall
PSRT5155 Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Fall
PSRT4119 Practicum in PSR I Fall, Spring
PSRT1204 Clinical Principles in Psychiatric Rehabilitation & Treatment Spring
PSRT2121 Community Resource Management Spring
PSRT2231 Emerging Topics in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment Spring
PSRT4040 Psychology of Aging 101 Spring
IDST4100 Introduction to Interprofessional Practice Spring
IDST4115 Healthcare Organizations Spring
IDST4200 *Cultural Issues in Healthcare Spring
PSRT4203 Supported Employment Spring
IDST4310 Patient Advocacy and Healthcare Spring
IDST4340 Perspectives on Death and Dying Spring
BINF4537 Healthcare Compliance II Spring
IDST4550 Leadership in Health Professions Spring
IDST4720 Social and Healthcare Policy for the Older Adults Spring
IDST5110 Health Services Issues and Trends Spring
PSRT5155 Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Spring
IDST5420 Designing & Planning Research Projects in the Health Sciences Spring
PSRT4129 Practicum in PSR II Spring, Summer
IDST4400 Health Services Practicum Spring, Summer, Fall
IDST4409 Health Services Practicum Spring, Summer, Fall
BINF3301 Classification and Reimbursement Systems Summer
IDST3410 Medical Terminology for Health Professionals Summer
IDST4116 Healthcare Finance & Budgeting Summer
IDST4230 Health Promotion and Aging Summer
IDST4520 Health Policy for Healthcare Providers Summer
PSRT4271 Role of Families in Rehabilitation Summer

IDST4100 Introduction to Interprofessional Education

 3 credits

IDST3510 Principles of Scientific Inquiry

 3 credits

IDST4115 Health Care Organizations

 3 credits

IDST4150 Ethics of Healthcare

 3 credits

IDST4200 Cultural Issues in Health Care

 3 credits

Course requirements

Joint Degree with Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Newark

https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST3-XAGS

Joint degree with Thomas Edison State University

https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST3-XAGE

The solo degree option is available for those applicants entering with an associate level degree. https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST1-XAGE

Course requirements

The solo degree option is available for those applicants entering with 30 general education credits. Applicants must have satisfied the SHP General Education Requirements prior to matriculating.

https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST1

Joint Degree with Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences Newark

https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST3-XHCM

Joint degree with Thomas Edison State University

https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST3-XHME

Course requirements

Associate of Science in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment (AS-PSRT) Degree Holder Track https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST1-HSAS-XPYR

Associate of Science in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Treatment (non-AS-PSRT) Degree Holder Track https://apps.shp.rutgers.edu/projects/CourseCatalog/RGs/RGview.cfm?pcode=HST1-XPYR

A.  Graduates assume a variety of leadership roles within the health care industry. The program is designed to enhance students’ understanding of major issues in health care today, and teach them to effectively manage organizational resources and optimize outcomes.  Career avenues include hospital/health organization administration, clinical department management, and governmental health agency administration.

A.  To apply to the Bachelor’s Program in Health Sciences, you must meet the following general requirements and provide the following documents:
• Health Professional with current licensure/registration, if applicable.
• Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.
• In a maximum of 500 words, please tell us your educational and career goals. We are especially interested to learn why you have chosen the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, and why you believe you are a good fit for this program. The essay is completed as part of the online application.
• Resume for all tracks should be sent electronically to shpadm@shp.rutgers.edu.
• Completed application.
• Payment of application fee.
• Please refer to the general requirements under the Admissions Criteria tab

Additional Track Specific Requirements

  1. Applications must be received by July 1, for Fall term admission and by November 1 for the spring term admission.  The Psychiatric Rehabilitation track also admits students for the Spring term.  You may apply online  here.  Along with the application, the following should be submitted:
  • Copy of a current health profession’s license/registration, if applicable
  • Two recommendations using the Recommender Form (Psychiatric Rehabilitation track only with at least one from a college professor)
  • Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended

A.  You can pursue this program on either a full-time or part-time basis.  In general, this program is for working health care professionals who are pursuing the degree on a part-time basis.  You have eight years to complete the program.

A. The program is designed to be completed in 2 years as a full-time student. However, the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences provides you with the flexibility to complete courses on a part-time or full-time basis. This flexibility allows you to work as well as take care of your family. The completion timeline depends on how many credits you take each semester.

A.  The program’s practicum is a flexible four-credit, 180-360 hour directed field experience that is individually planned for each student.  It is designed to provide teaching, administrative, or clinical experience in educational, governmental, or health care agencies.  A faculty member will oversee your practicum.  The type of practicum and the facility depends on your career goals.

A.  You must have access to the Internet. The most important aspect of online courses is your participation.  Our online courses have been designed to provide a high level of interaction between you, your instructors, and fellow classmates.  Ongoing interactions between faculty and students are required.  Weekly assignments, weekly feedback from instructors and opportunities to participate in threaded discussions are built into the program.  Once you have begun your course, prepare to log on frequently.  Your instructor may recommend a minimum number of times per week. All courses are password protected.

A.  All first-time students are required to complete an online orientation, which takes 1.5 – 2 hours.  The orientation will introduce you to the online learning environment and guide you through some of its commonly used features.  Orientation will help you navigate online courses more easily.  Students, faculty, and the university’s academic computing staff participate in the orientation.

A.  You should possess basic computer skills such as internet browsing and searching, e-mailing and word processing.  You must also have remote (off-campus) access to internet services, to include at least Internet browsing capability and e-mail.

A.  Yes. The best source for financial aid information is at the Rutgers Student Financial Aid Office.  Call 973-972-4376 or click  here.

A.  There are limited scholarships available for SHP students.  General scholarship information can be found by clicking here.

Questions?

Contact the Office of Admissions: at 973-972-5454 or the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelors Program in Health Sciences at 908-889-2517 or singhava@shp.rutgers.edu.

Dept. Home
APPLY NOW!
Vaishali Singhal

For more information, email Dr. Vaishali Singhal, program director.

Best Colleges Seal for Best Online Bachelor's of Health Sciences - Rutgers University - New Brunswick