The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies (BS) online offering is available to non-traditional students, who may earn a BSHS degree completely online following the Health Care Management/Marketing degree plan option. Students must meet ULM admission requirements to be accepted into the BSHS online degree program.
Students in the BS Program complete specific courses in the Healthcare Management/Marketing option according to a planned and structured program of study. Students fulfill core degree requirements and major/professional curriculum requirements in a logical sequence. The sequence is intended to facilitate success in the overall degree requirements.
The core curriculum in the first two years is designed to provide students with a foundation in the humanities, mathematics, and sciences. During the second two years, the Healthcare Management/Marketing option provide for a broad focus on business basics, healthcare delivery system, cultural diversity, ethics and leadership in healthcare.
NOTE: This information is provided as a reference only and is subject to change. Always verify all curriculum information with your faculty advisor or the dean's office. For complete curricular information, see the ULM Undergraduate Catalog.
| CURRICULUM PLAN | ||||
| YEAR 1 | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE |
HRS |
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| University Seminar 1001 | (1) |
English 1002 | 3 |
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| Psychology 2001 | 3 |
Core Physical Science | 3 |
|
| English 1001 | 3 |
Core Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
|
| Mathematics 1010 or 1011 | 3 |
Biology 1015 | 3 |
|
| Biology 1014 | 3 |
Core Humanities Elective | 3 |
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| TOTAL YEAR 1 HOURS | 27 |
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| YEAR 2 | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE |
HRS |
|
| Mathematics 1016 | 3 |
Core Humanities Elective | 3 |
|
| Accounting 2012, 2013 | 6 |
Allied Health Science 2000 | 2 |
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| Economics 2001 | 3 |
Health Studies 2002 | 3 |
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| Sociology 1001 or 1002 | 3 |
Insurance 2005 | 3 |
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| Core Humanities Elective | 3 |
Biology 2028 | 3 |
|
| Health Studies 2001 | 1 |
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| TOTAL YEAR 2 HOURS | 33 |
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| YEAR 3 | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE |
HRS |
|
| Anthropology 2007 | 3 |
Health Studies 3001, 3003, 3004 | 7 |
|
| Health Studies 3002 | 3 |
Management 3005 | 3 |
|
| Management 3001 | 3 |
Business 3005 | 3 |
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| Marketing 3001 | 3 |
Finance 3015 | 3 |
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| TOTAL YEAR 3 HOURS | 28 |
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| YEAR 4 | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE |
HRS |
|
| Directed Business Elective | 3 |
Health Studies 4001, 4002, 4005 | 8 |
|
| Communication Studies 4026 | 3 |
Guided Electives* | 11 |
|
| Kinesiology 2001 | 1 |
Health Studies 4003, 4006 | 6 |
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| TOTAL YEAR 4 HOURS | 32 |
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| TOTAL DEGREE HOURS | 120 |
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*Guided Electives: select from courses that strengthen career options in Healthcare Management/Marketing.
University Seminar 1001 is NOT applied as credit hours towards degree. University Seminar 1001 may be waived based on credit hours and other factors. Check with your advisor for specific information about University Seminar 1001.
Directed Business Elective must come from 3000/4000 level Business courses.
A minor in Business Administration is attainable by taking one additional course: ECON 2002.
