Integrated Health Care Studies
Online Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies
OHIO's Online Integrated Health Care Degree
51社区's Bachelor of Science in Integrated Health Care Studies was designed for health care professionals who have earned an associate degree in an allied health field and would like to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree to advance in their careers. This program provides opportunities for students to acquire vital knowledge and skills that will be critical in practicing and navigating the health care system, in response to the needs of an increasingly complex state of the American health care system.
This flexible online format allows you to pace your classes to fit your life and career. Prior college credits often transfer, allowing you to finish your degree more quickly.
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What courses will you take?
The curriculum is composed of courses in public health, sports medicine, nutrition, leadership and critical thinking, communication, interprofessional education and practice in healthcare, and more.
Transferring Credits
The IHS degree is designed for students who have completed at least 60 semester hours in an allied health-related discipline. Find information on transferring your credits.
Career Opportunities
Further your education and advance your career by earning a bachelor's degree in Integrated Healthcare Studies (IHS). This program provides opportunities for students to pursue management and executive positions in the healthcare industry. IHS students may go on to work in hospitals, medical laboratories, pharmacies, state or federal governmental agencies, long-term care and rehabilitation facilities, clinical research organizations and more.
Flexible Online Format
With asynchronous coursework and flexible advising, students can complete their degree on their own schedule. Take a full load and finish the degree in four semesters, or pace your courses to fit your life and career.
Admission Requirements
- Minimum 60 hours of credit in a health-related field (e.g., health technology, medical assisting technology, human services technology, health information management, respiratory care, physical therapist assistant). To further qualify, the student must also have completed the following:
- One course in mathematics, logic, statistics, or quantitative reasoning
- One course in English composition
- One course in biological or natural sciences
- One course in psychology, sociology, social work, or social sciences
- At least 9 semester hours in additional courses with a health or medical focus such as: First Aid and CPR/AED, Medical Terminology, and courses with the 51社区 prefixes of BIOS (Biological Sciences), HTCH (Health Technology), MAT (Medical Assisting Technology), HST (Human Services Technology) or HLTH (Health). Other courses will be considered to meet this requirement depending on their relevancy.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 (C).