Program Overview

B.A. in Health Studies

Program Information

The Rowan Experience

This program is available as a degree completion program for students with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students will be prepared to enter the workforce with greater awareness of and ability to implement critical professional skills and also be competitive for advancement within their profession and organizations with which they are affiliated.

Learn skills in professionalism, adaptability, problem-solving, leadership, multicultural sensitivity, and planning and organization.

Curriculum

Rowan University requires the completion of 120 semester hours (30 S.H. must be at Rowan University) of approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a bachelor's degree. The B.A. in Health Studies: School of Health Professions degree completion program is a part-time program (with possible full-time enrollment) that provides students with 33 of the required semester hours.

• 11 Courses / 33 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: No
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes

Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) ---|---|--- Required Courses: 33 S.H. HES 00116 | Safety, First Aid, and Basic Understanding of Athletic Injuries | 3 HES 00272 | Technology and Assessment of Health and Exercise Science | 3 HLT 00170 | Stress Management | 3 HLT 00200 | Community and Public Health | 3 HLT 00210 | Consumer Health Decisions | 3 HLT 00245 | US Health Care Systems | 3 HLT 00261 | Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco | 3 HLT 00300 | Health and Diverse Populations | 3 HLT 00303 | Environmental Issues in Health | 3 HPW 00340 | Program Planning and Leadership in Health Promotion and Wellness | 3 HPW 00350 | Health Behavior: Theory and Practice | 3

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Associate's Degree or an equivalent number of transferable college credits
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Copy of certification
  • Medical Technology or Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

Career Outlook

Health Studies Career Paths & Job Opportunities

As a student in our Health Studies program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Health Studies. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Health Studies.

Additional Information

Deadlines, Tuition & Financial Aid

Entry Terms & Deadlines Tuition Financial Aid

The chart below details available entry terms for the B.A. in Health Studies Online program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Entry Term | Application Deadline ---|--- Fall | July 1 Spring | November 1

At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.

Rates

We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.