Bachelor of Health Science Student Learning Outcomes

The Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) program has adopted a modified competency model based on the Health Leadership Competency Model from the National Center for Healthcare Leadership (NCHL). These competencies are integrated into the learning objectives of the BHS curriculum. Broadly as a program, the BHS faculty’s goal is to prepare students to become leaders in the field of healthcare management with an understanding of the environmental factors and administrative skills required to be innovative and successful in the field.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the BHS program will:

  • Have a fundamental understanding of the financial, marketing, and operations sectors of healthcare.
  • Develop competency in cross-cultural healthcare delivery and basic Spanish-language healthcare terms.
  • Explore domestic and international healthcare policy development and healthcare delivery methods.
  • Complete a paper and presentation that reflects content learned in the program. This final paper and presentation will also prepare students for academic writing should they wish to continue their studies.