2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare


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B.A. in General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare

The General Studies Bachelor of Arts Degree with a Concentration in Healthcare is designed to provide the student with a broad range of courses in the liberal arts and a foundation in healthcare and healthcare services.  The first two years of the program prepares students to apply to the Maryville University Nursing BSN degree offered in Weekend and Evening College. Also, there are online options for degree completion that focuses on gerontology or mental health (for students who are not preparing to apply to the Nursing BSN degree program).

The General Studies Bachelors of Arts Degree is a general degree that can be used for entry into a wide variety of occupations. This degree serves as a bridge to numerous graduate degree programs and prepares you for employment in areas not requiring specific baccalaureate degrees.

General Education Requirements for General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare


 General Education Electives

  • Three courses in Skills/Processes
  • One elective course in Literature/Foreign Language
  • Two elective courses in History and/or Government
  • Two elective courses in Humanities
  • One elective course in Philosophy
  • Six courses in Health Science Core (Requirements will vary depending on degree completion option).

 

Professional Exploration General Studies with a Concentration in Healthcare


 Professional Exploration Electives

Choose one of two areas:  Gerontology or Mental Health

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