BS in Health Services Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program with an area of study in Health Services Technology enables midcareer adults in the health services field meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Health Services Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

CIS-1070 or above

NOTE: A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1150	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4

II. Health Services Technology (59 Credits)

MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
BIO-2110	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO-2120	Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
-TRSFR REQ.	Professional Health Requirements	30
-	Professional Electives	12
-	Computer Requirement	3
APS-4010	Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology	3

Professional Electives may be satisfied through a variety of TESU courses. Please contact an academic advisor for more information.

III. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120