Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) degree program with the following options:
- BSHS-NC no concentration
- BSHS-PH concentration in Public Health
- PH no emphasis area (generalist)
- PH emphasis area Health Care Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program provides a firm foundation in the health sciences to prepare graduates for entry and mid-level positions in public health and health care administration, or to pursue graduate education in a health-related field. Our mission is to produce highly competent, ethical, caring health professionals who can effect change for the better in communities, populations, organizations, and systems. We do this with an evidence-based, online teaching model and a student‐centered learning environment in which undergraduates can expand their knowledge and skills.
Students will hone basic research skills to use and evaluate data upon which health care managers, educators, administrators, and public health specialists base their decisions. Students will develop analytical and problem-solving skills required of such professionals. They will expand awareness of legal and ethical issues in the health field and will learn to recognize and appreciate the economic, political, and social environment in which health care functions. The courses in this program prepare graduates to work in a variety of settings such as health departments, government and voluntary health agencies, clinics, hospitals, businesses, and health-related industries.
Program Learning Outcomes
The BSHS degree program prepares students to:
- Summarize the social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental factors that impact population health.
- Develop persuasive, theory-based messages that address assets, needs, and social determinants of health of differing stakeholders.
- Obtain primary and secondary health-related or community data to inform evidence-based decisions.
- Ascertain factors that influence health policy and program decision-makers (e.g., societal or cultural norms, financial considerations, upcoming elections, or voting records).
- Examine needs or capacity assessments to determine health outcome priorities.
- Use culturally-appropriate concepts, models, pedagogies, and skills to engage and empower diverse populations.
- Apply ethical principles throughout assessment, planning, evaluation, communication, or advocacy processes.
This program is not designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation. As such, Trident has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.