Earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences (BSHS) From a 100% Online University

Your courses at Trident will give you a firm foundation in the health sciences. As a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) student, you will take a variety of classes, including: Ethics in Health Care, Cross Cultural Health Perspectives, Health Behavior and more.

The BSHS requires 120 credits for degree completion. See the Trident Catalog for all requirements and full descriptions of all course offerings. Students in the College of Health and Human Services are also required to meet Trident’s general education requirements as specified in our course catalog.

The College of Health and Human Services offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in the following areas:

• BSHS – No concentration
• BSHS – Concentration in Public Health

 

Choose from the following concentrations:

• Public Health
  This is a general public health concentration (with no specialty areas) that emphasizes analyzing complex issues such as access to health care, disease and injury prevention, global health and sustainability, and promoting the health of populations and communities. You’ll learn to advocate for health, assess needs, and plan, implement, evaluate, and manage programs.
• Public Health – Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety
  This focus area will equip you with an understanding of the interrelationships between environmental quality, occupational safety, and public health. Courses cover the impact humans have on the environment and also focus on environmental and occupational health regulations.
• Public Health – Health Care Administration
  This focus area will prepare you for careers in health care administration and for graduate studies. Courses range from health care policy to ethical, financial, and legal aspects of health care.
• Public Health – Health Education
  This focus area will prepare you to plan, implement, and evaluate health and human services programs. Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) examination through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). This is not a teacher credentialing or teaching certificate program.

Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by passing a Trident Challenge Exam*? Undergraduate students can demonstrate their knowledge and, if successfully passed, earn credit toward their degree. Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition varies by campus and depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are unlikely to transfer. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change.

The following standard transfer policies apply:

• Transfer students are required to provide official transcripts of all prior academic work without exception.
• Prior academic work will be articulated during the admission process.
• All courses, whether applied to a program or general elective in transfer will be posted to the student’s permanent record.
• Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.
• At the undergraduate level, students may transfer in credit no matter the date of completion. In cases where the content of a course is deemed outdated or no longer relevant / equivalent credits for that course will transfer as general elective credits only.
• Students may formally appeal transfer decision to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing within five business days and must be accompanied by supporting documents or evidence.

Tuition cost for the bachelors program:
*Assumes no transfer credits and that student enrolls in an average of 30 credits per year for 4 years.

University Fees:

• Books and Supplies: $0
• Bounced Check Fee: $30
• Course Materials: $0
• Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
• Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
• Graduation Fee: $150
• Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
• Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
• Payment Plan Set-up: $35-$55 (non-refundable)
• Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
• Technology Fee: $0
• Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

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