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Health Services (BS)

If you’re an allied health professional looking to boost your career and your earnings, a bachelor of science in health services can give you the administration, management, and communication skills you need to advance to the next level.

The bachelor of science in health services was designed for those who have already received a technical education and licensure in their chosen field, such as sonography, radiological technology, or respiratory therapy. By transferring credits from your previous studies, you can earn your BS in less time.  

The BS in health services can also provide the necessary academic background to pursue graduate work in public health at institutions like the top-ranked University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.

CGS also offers a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences, which is best suited for those who have not yet had training in the medical field.  

Requirements

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits to complete the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in health services. Of this total, the degree consists of 12 credits of required health services courses and up to 24 credits of professional courses, with the remainder consisting of general education courses and electives.

Health Services Curriculum

A minimum of 12 credits (four health services courses) are required according to the specifications below. CGS online offerings are marked with (Web) or (Hybrid). Some program courses have prerequisites. Please check catalog descriptions and plan your coursework accordingly.

Health field: (6 credits)

Choose two courses from the following list:

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Format: Web
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Format: F2F and Web
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Format: F2F and Web
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Format: F2F and Web
Administration/Management field: (3 credits)

Choose one course from the following list:

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Or
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Format: F2F and Web
Or
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Format: Hybrid
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Related field: (3 Credits)

Choose one additional course from the health field or administration/management field lists above, or from the following list:

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Format: Web
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Format: Hybrid
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Format: F2F and Web
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Note: New course number effective Spring 2023. Formerly: COMMRC 1730: Special Topics: Health Communication
Format: F2F and Web
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Format: F2F and Web
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Note: replaces HRS 1006 Intro to Human Nutrition, effective Summer 2024
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Format: F2F and Web, available as of Spring 2025
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Note: cross-listed with HRS 1515
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24 Credits of Professional Courses

Licensed diagnostic medical sonographers, radiological technologists, and respiratory therapists, or those who’ve earned an associate’s degree in an approved allied health profession, will be awarded 24 professional education credits. Credits earned at other colleges or universities will be evaluated for transfer. Please check with an academic advisor for specifics related to your associate’s degree program. 

Program Planning Checklist

Use the Health Services BS checklist (PDF) to plan and track your progress in the major.

Need Advising for This Program

 Requirements are subject to change. Check with a CGS academic advisor before registering.