The Health Science Bachelor of Science degree provides working professionals the opportunity to advance their career and is ideal for undergraduate students pursuing health science related careers.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Fully online;<\/strong> earn your BSDH from the comforts of your home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","background":false,"title":"Health","bold_title":"Science","content":"
Pathway to careers in Health Science and graduate education.<\/p>\n","secondary_nav_menu_type":"menu","secondary_nav_menu":"health-sciences","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"right","title":"Online BSHS Program ","notes":"
This program is a pathway for those with an Associate Degree in an Allied Health Program, or currently\u00a0working as an Allied Health Professional, or current EWU students with\u00a0Pre-Nursing or Pre-Dental Hygiene coursework to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree.<\/p>\n
This degree is NOT a pathway for entry to medical school.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Choose one of three pathways to advance your career in health science.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n","include_spacing":false,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes ","copy":"
Graduates of the EWU Bachelor of Science in Health Science program will be able to:<\/p>\n
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- Demonstrate comprehension of research principles;<\/li>\n
- Assess the roles of allied health professionals on interprofessional health care team;<\/li>\n
- Create an electronic portfolio that validates knowledge of the five core healthcare\u00a0competencies;<\/li>\n
- Integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge from professional, scientific and humanistic disciplines to the role of a health science professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Is Online Learning right for you?","copy":"
Is Online Learning Right for You?<\/strong>\u00a0Our students find the flexibility of online learning an appealing way to learn from the comfort of their own home. It is an ideal option for dental hygienists who want to continue working. You can expect to spend 2-3 hours per credit, doing homework, taking part in online discussions and completing assignments\/projects.<\/p>\n
Personal Time Commitment<\/strong>: How much time do you actually have in your schedule to devote to online learning? Use this\u00a0calendar<\/a>\u00a0to evaluate the time you have available to study and participate in class activities.\u00a0(Used with permission from the University of Michigan Dental Hygiene Program.)<\/em><\/p>\n
Are You Ready for Online Learning?\u00a0<\/strong>Online learning requires a high degree of personal motivation and discipline. Complete the\u00a0Test of Online Learning Success<\/a>\u00a0to help determine if you meet the profile of a successful E-Learner.<\/p>\n
Technology Skills<\/strong>: E-Learning courses require participants to have a certain level of technology skill. A scheduled online computer skill test is a required component of the admission process. Before applying, take the\u00a0Technology Pre-Assessment Quiz<\/a>\u00a0to help determine if you are ready to participate in an E-Learning program. If you fall short in any areas, local community colleges and adult community education programs offer a variety of computer courses.<\/p>\n"},{"label":"Curriculum ","copy":"
The BSHS program consists of\u00a04\u00a0semesters of\u00a040 semester credits of upper-division coursework. Completion of additional\u00a0practicums or internships and\/or minors may be included in each individual Eagle Flight Plan depending on previously earned credits in order to meet the 180 quarter credits required for graduation.<\/p>\n
All courses are taught via Canvas, an online Learning Management System that allows students to submit assignments, contact the course instructor, collaborate with fellow students, participate in discussions, and even video conference from virtually anywhere.<\/p>\n
Course Catalog<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Online HSCI Curriculum Layout Full Time (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Costs ","copy":"
Tuition is $369.00 per semester credit. We make every effort to keep the cost reasonable as EWU embraces the promotion of all allied health care professionals having a bachelor’s degree. We are still one of the least expensive programs in the United States. The university charges a $52.50 per semester credit online delivery fee.<\/p>\n
No out of state tuition statement.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
Applicants with questions about eligibility and availability of financial aid are invited to visit the EWU Financial Aid and Scholarships website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Deadlines for application for financial aid are strictly adhered to!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"two-column-explicit","module_background_color":"off-white","include_header":false,"include_images":false,"intro_title":"","intro_title_style":"","sub_heading":"","intro_title_position":"","include_intro_copy":false,"intro_copy":"","columns":[{"image":false,"title":"Application Process","heading_tag":"h3","show-hr":true,"copy":"
Contact the Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising:<\/p>\n
Kasey Clark
\nProgram Specialist 2<\/em>
\n509.828.1317<\/a>
\nbshsonline@ewu.edu<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n"},{"image":false,"title":"Advising Tips:","heading_tag":"h3","show-hr":true,"copy":"\n
- Current EWU Students provide your EWU Student ID number to\u00a0check your\u00a0SOAR audit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
OR<\/p>\n
\n
- Tell us what program\/school and type of degree you graduated.<\/li>\n
- Provide unofficial transcripts from ALL schools attended for review.<\/li>\n
- You must have university-level English and Math proficiency completed (English 201 equivalent and a minimum of college algebra). Official transcripts must be sent to EWU Admissions upon applying to EWU.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Application Process AAS Path ","notes":"
Allied Healthcare Practitioner with a Qualified AAS Degree<\/h3>\n
Applicants must have the following requirements to be eligible for admission:<\/p>\n
\n
- EWU accepts a block transfer of credits from qualified Associate degree programs with regional and or specialized accreditation<\/li>\n
- Successful completion of English 201 or its equivalent*<\/li>\n
- Successful completion of College Algebra or its equivalent*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To earn a BS degree in Health Science at Eastern Washington University (EWU), a minimum of 40 upper-division semester credits are required beyond the Associate Degree. A minimum of 30 of these credits must be earned from EWU.<\/p>\n","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Step 1: Contact Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising","copy":"
Contact the Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising:<\/p>\n
Kasey Clark
\nProgram Specialist 2<\/em>
\n509.828.1317<\/a>
\nbshsonline@ewu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 2: Apply to EWU","copy":"Apply<\/a> online to EWU and pay the $60.00 application fee<\/strong>. The online application is available through Eaglenet as well.<\/p>\n
\n
- The application type should be “UG transfer, 40+ credits” do not apply as a freshman.<\/li>\n
- Select Fall or Spring SEMESTER<\/strong><\/em> for your entry terms (depending on when you apply).<\/li>\n
- If you are a new student to EWU<\/em>, you must create a log-in ID and a pin.<\/li>\n
- EWU notifies you with your EWU student ID number once you have been admitted.\n
\n
- To speed up admittance, please send ALL transcripts listed on your EWU application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you are a returning student to EWU<\/em>, you can enter your student ID number and reset your pin.\n
\n
- If you do not know your student ID number, please contact the Records and Registration office at\u00a0EWU Records & Registration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Upon admission to EWU, a $250 non-refundable enrollment fee is assessed to confirm your intent to enroll at EWU.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n"},{"label":"Step 3: Submit BSHS Checklist Items ","copy":"
Download the BS in Health Science Online Degree Program Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Note: This is a pdf file. Adobe Reader<\/a> is required to download the checklist. It is a free download.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\n
- Use the checklist to ensure each step is complete before submitting the Supplemental Documents.<\/li>\n
- Submit Supplemental Documents to the Program Specialist:\u00a0 kclark56@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"Step 4: Register for Classes","copy":"
The Program Specialist sends out course registration information 4-6 weeks before the semester starts via EWU Student Eagles email.<\/p>\n
It is the policy of EWU when communicating through email to only use student\u2019s EWU Eagles email. Please be aware our program does not send any emails to non-EWU emails once a student\u2019s EWU email account has been set up. NOTE: The Eagles email is easily forwarded to a preferred email account.<\/p>\n
CANVAS<\/strong>:\u00a0Once students register for courses they receive an email from CANVAS to see their online classroom.<\/p>\n
CANVAS courses are open on the first day each semester.<\/strong><\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"off-white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Application Process Current EWU Student Path ","notes":"
Pre-Nursing or Pre-Dental Hygiene Student Wanting to Pursue a BSHS Degree<\/h3>\n
Applicants must have the following;<\/p>\n
\n
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework for the EWU Pre-Nursing and Pre-Dental Hygiene major<\/li>\n
- Completion of all EWU BACRs and graduation requirements except Capstone<\/li>\n
- A 15-20 quarter credit Minor of choice; see Program Specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To earn a BS degree in Health Science at Eastern Washington University (EWU), a minimum of 40 upper-division semester credits are required beyond the Pre-Nursing and Pre-Dental Hygiene prerequisites and BACRs\/University requirements. A minimum of 30 of these credits must be earned from EWU.<\/p>\n","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Step 1: Contact Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising","copy":"
Contact the Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising:<\/p>\n
Kasey Clark
\nProgram Specialist 2<\/em>
\n509.828.1317<\/a>
\nbshsonline@ewu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 2: Apply to EWU","copy":"\n
- \u00a0If you are a current Pre-Hygiene or Pre-Nursing student at EWU, you do not have to apply however depending on your academic plan you must be declared as a semester student.\u00a0 This is part of your advising appointment.<\/li>\n
- If you are a new student to EWU<\/em>, you must create a log-in ID and a pin.<\/li>\n
- EWU notifies you with your EWU student ID number once you have been admitted.\n
\n
- To speed up admittance, please send ALL transcripts listed on your EWU application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you are a returning student to EWU<\/em>, you can enter your student ID number and reset your pin.\n
\n
- If you do not know your student ID number, please contact the Records and Registration office at\u00a0EWU Records & Registration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Upon admission to EWU, a $250 non-refundable enrollment fee is assessed to confirm your intent to enroll at EWU.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n"},{"label":"Step 3: Submit BSHS Checklist Items ","copy":"
Download the BS in Health Science Online Degree Program Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Note: This is a pdf file. Adobe Reader<\/a> is required to download the checklist. It is a free download.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\n
- Use the checklist to ensure each step is complete before submitting the Supplemental Documents.<\/li>\n
- Submit Supplemental Documents to the Program Specialist:\u00a0 kclark56@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"Step 4: Register for Classes","copy":"
The Program Specialist sends out course registration information 4-6 weeks before the semester starts via EWU student Eagles email.<\/p>\n
It is the policy of EWU when communicating through email to only use student\u2019s EWU Eagles email. Please be aware our program does not send any emails to non-EWU emails once a student\u2019s EWU email account has been set up. NOTE: The Eagles email is easily forwarded to a preferred email account.<\/p>\n
CANVAS<\/strong>:\u00a0Once students register for courses they receive an email from CANVAS to see their online classroom.<\/p>\n
CANVAS courses are open on the first day each semester.<\/strong><\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"white","accordion_position":"left","title":"Application Process Certificate Path ","notes":"
Allied Healthcare Practitioner with Certificate and Work Experience or College-level Credits<\/h3>\n
Applicants must have the following requirements to be eligible for admission:<\/p>\n
\n
- A DTA from Washington State community colleges fulfills all the Breadth Area Core Requirements (BACRs) for EWU<\/li>\n
- Successful completion of English 201 or its equivalent*<\/li>\n
- Successful completion of College Algebra or its equivalent*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
AND\/OR<\/p>\n
\n
- EWU accepts either a portfolio demonstrating work experience beyond the student’s certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
AND\/OR<\/p>\n
\n
- University level credits from regionally accredited community colleges and universities including AAS degrees not specific to a health profession discipline<\/li>\n
- Successful completion of English 201 or its equivalent*<\/li>\n
- Successful completion of College Algebra or its equivalent*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
To earn a BS degree in Health Science at Eastern Washington University (EWU), a minimum of 40 upper-division semester credits are required beyond the Associate Degree. A minimum of 30 of these credits must be earned from EWU.<\/p>\n","include_spacing":true,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"Step 1: Contact Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising","copy":"
Contact the Program Specialist for Pre-Program Advising:<\/p>\n
Kasey Clark
\nProgram Specialist 2<\/em>
\n509.828.1317<\/a>
\nbshsonline@ewu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n"},{"label":"Step 2: Apply to EWU","copy":"Apply<\/a> online to EWU and pay the $60.00 application fee<\/strong>. The online application is available through Eaglenet as well.<\/p>\n
\n
- The application type should be “UG transfer, 40+ credits” do not apply as a freshman.<\/li>\n
- Select Fall or Spring SEMESTER<\/strong><\/em> for you entry terms (depending on when you apply).<\/li>\n
- If you are a new student to EWU<\/em>, you will be asked to create a log-in ID and a pin.<\/li>\n
- EWU will notify you with your EWU student ID number once you have been admitted.\n
\n
- To speed up admittance, please be sure to send ALL transcripts listed on your EWU application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- If you are a returning student to EWU<\/em>, you can enter your student ID number and reset your pin.\n
\n
- If you do not know your student ID number, please contact the Records and Registration office at\u00a0EWU Records & Registration<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Upon admission to EWU, a $250 non-refundable enrollment fee is assessed to confirm your intent to enroll at EWU.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n"},{"label":"Step 3: Submit BSHS Checklist Items ","copy":"
Download the BS in Health Science Online Degree Program Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Note: This is a pdf file.\u00a0Adobe Reader<\/a> is required to download the checklist. It is a free download.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\n
- Use the checklist to ensure each step is complete before submitting the Supplemental Documents.<\/li>\n
- Submit Supplemental Documents to the Program Specialist:\u00a0 kclark56@ewu.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"label":"Step 4: Register for Classes","copy":"
The Program Specialist sends out course registration information 4-6 weeks before the semester starts via EWU student Eagles email.<\/p>\n
It is the policy of EWU when communicating through email to only use student\u2019s EWU Eagles email. Please be aware our program does not send any emails to non-EWU emails once a student\u2019s EWU email account has been set up.\u00a0 NOTE: The Eagles email is easily forwarded to a preferred email account.<\/p>\n
CANVAS<\/strong>:\u00a0Once students register for courses they receive an email from CANVAS to see their online classroom.<\/p>\n
CANVAS courses are open on the first day each semester.<\/strong><\/p>\n"}],"component_options_toggle":false,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"","identifier":"","navigable":false}},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion-with-notes","module_background_color":"off-white","accordion_position":"right","title":"Frequently Asked Questions","notes":"","include_spacing":false,"expanded":false,"sections":[{"label":"What will I study?","copy":"
Note: This is a semester program.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n