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Whether
studied online or in a traditional classroom
setting, a health services degree aims to give
students a generalized education in health related
issues; they can then go on to begin careers
in a relevant field, or continue their studies
through a professional program leading to qualification
in something such as medicine or dentistry.
Health science degrees are available at all
levels, from associate’s through to doctoral.
The associate of science degree is suitable for
students
who either want to broaden their
general knowledge or go on to a four-year baccalaureate
program in a variety of fields, including nursing,
engineering, pre-med and veterinary studies.
The bachelor’s degree takes longer and
demands more in-depth study than the associate’s
but is also considered to be good preparation
for further study towards a health-related career.
Graduate degrees such as a master’s or
PhD are usually very specialized and oriented
towards a particular career such as medical science
or psychiatry.
The health services industry is projected to
be one of the fastest growing sectors of the
economy during the next eight years so health
science graduates should be well prepared to
take advantage of this. The exact career path
open to them will depend on the type of degree
they have and which area they have specialized
in.
A number of health science degrees are available
online but the higher level and more specialized
degrees tend not to be, since they involve practical
work or research which cannot be done over the
Internet.
Health Services Degree Programs Online
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Keiser University
Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. |
Keiser University eCampus Online offers degree programs online to
prepare students for high-demand professions. Degrees are offered with
a curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand
trends in business, criminal justice, health care, computer technology,
and the legal field. Our "one-class-at-a-time" approach allows busy
students to focus on their education and balance the demands of work
and family.
 Associate of Arts in Health Services Administration
Keiser University's Associate of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides instruction in basic health services administration skills. Students use laptop computers to learn computer skills and software applications necessary in a healthcare business environment. The program prepares students in both business and health service administration, providing courses on business law, management and marketing principles, medical anatomy, physiology and terminology and front office management. All coursework is offered online, giving you the freedom to complete your studies anytime, anywhere.
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Baker College Online
Baker College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. |
Over 32,000 students worldwide have found Baker to be their best choice
in online education. Baker College Online is a division of Baker
College, a fully accredited, private, not-for-profit career college
system established in 1911. Baker's 34 different online degree programs
are designed to prepare you 100 percent for your new career or advanced
position as quickly as possible, with no additional training required.
Baker offers Master degrees, Bachelor degrees, and Associate degrees in
growing, high-demand career fields.
Bachelor of Health Services Administration - Accelerated Program
Baker College Online's Health Services Administration ? Accelerated Program is designed for those individuals who have successfully completed an associate's degree in a health program and are eligible for licensure, certification, or registration within their specific discipline or an individual with an associate's degree with a minimum of two years of documented work experience in a health related field. The program enables these individuals to develop the management skills necessary to manage, plan, direct, coordinate, budget, and assess quality of care issues in a variety of health care settings.
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University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
University of Maryland University College is fully accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education. |
University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is world-renowned for
its commitment to making higher education accessible to adult learners. UMUC holds the highest honor given in Web education: the Sloan
Consortium Award for Excellence in Institution-Wide Asynchronous
Learning Network Programming. The university has won many other awards
for its online programs as well, most recently for having the Best
Distance Education Course as determined by the Maryland Distance
Learning Association.
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology
The Bachelor of Science in Gerontology offered by UMUC will prepare students to apply interdisciplinary gerontological knowledge to work with older adults in one's chosen area of practice as well as describe and analyze the biological and psychosocial processes of aging. As our population ages and people are living longer, opportunities abound for well-paying positions in an array of fields including policy analysis, senior housing management, and many more. Students will analyze the impact of race, ethnicity, gender, and social class on the aging process and identify and apply cross-cultural and international perspectives on aging. This degree requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework, including 30 credits for the major; 41 credits in general education requirements; and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).
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Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools by the Higher Learning Commission. |
Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in the delivery of
accredited, quality education and is proud of its diverse range of
student populations and progressive, flexible options for traditional
and non-traditional students of all ages. Our Online degree programs
are affordable, regionally accredited, and accelerated. Both
undergraduate and graduate courses utilize asynchronous communication
to maximize the flexibility to attend class needed by working adults.
The UIU Online Program provides an opportunity for students to balance
their educational, work, and personal lives.
Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program is to prepare the learner to understand the health system and health care financing, to manage diverse groups and to identify new markets. Course highlights include Health Care Ethics, Population and Health Management, and Health Program Planning and Evaluation.
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Independence University
Independence University is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. |
With new technology, it's never been easier or more convenient to
earn the degree you want and need. You can earn an accredited degree
from IU using online distance education without putting the rest of
your life on hold. Our experienced, student-oriented staff is prepared
to assist you throughout your distance education experience. With
online distance education there are no on-campus classes to attend, no
commuting, no parking, no waiting in lines, no waiting, period. You
learn and gain a degree on your own schedule at home, at work, while
traveling anywhere, any time 24/7.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Services Management
In this online bachelor's degree program in health services management offered by Independence University, you learn the principles and skills you need to successfully manage a health care department. This online degree program covers a broad spectrum of administrative and health care management skills. After earning your bachelor's degree online, you will have the diversity and experience to become an effective manager and stay at the top of your field.
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Virginia College Online
Virginia College is nationally accredited by ACICS, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. |
The goal of Virginia College lies in its responsibility to its
students, the technical and business communities, and the general
citizenry. We provide educational opportunities through curricula in
business, business-related, administrative, management, technical, and
professional programs that are designed to prepare a student for direct
entry into the job market or to enhance their chances of advancement
within a business hierarchy.
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Management
Now there's an academic program for people on the go? people who want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science degree on-line, whether it's for initial entry into this rapidly growing field or for advancement in an existing job. Are you interested in promotion in your current medical position but need a bachelor degree to move up the ladder? Are you ready for a career change to a dynamic, growing field where you can do good things for your own future while doing good for others at the same time? Then this new program is for you! Prepare for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies. You know what government predictions say about the demand for well-trained individuals in health care careers. Be on the forefront! Learn more about this exciting educational opportunity today. Want to compete? Want to earn a degree while balancing family and work?
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Ashford University
Ashford University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. |
Your job doesn't have to get in the way of your degree. Ashford
University Online wants to show you how. Founded in 1918, Ashford
University is an ideal choice for working adults and those with
uncompleted degrees. This online college is dedicated to providing
quality learning opportunities for all students, with programs that are
affordable, accessible, and innovative.
BA/Health Care Studies - Speech and Language Therapy
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree and demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. Personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Speech and Language Therapy coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Health Care Studies degree program. Your fundamental understanding of how to assess and treat speech, language and communication problems in people of all ages to enable them to communicate to the best of their ability will combine easily with your studies of the US health care system, as well as medical ethics and law culminating in a well-rounded degree.
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University of Minnesota, Crookston
The University of Minesota, Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools.
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University of Minnesota, Crookston Online, offered through the Center
for Adult Learning (CAL), develops and delivers online classes and
degrees as well as courseware and training to meet the needs of adult
learners and an expanding workforce. Online courses provide students
opportunities to complete courses without attending classes on campus
and allow professionals working rotating shifts and place bound
students to pursue their degree goals.
Bachelor of Applied Health
The Bachelor of Applied Health (B.A.H.) is the first University of Minnesota online degree targeted to working professionals in the health industry seeking to complete a bachelor's degree. Typical students may be nurses or laboratory/radiology technicians moving into supervisory roles or professionals in long-term care facilities needing additional coursework for state licensing eligibility. The B.A.H. degree is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students must complete 42 clinical or occupational credits with a partnering institution prior to graduation, 120 credits are required for degree completion.
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Argosy University Online
Argosy University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission and a member of the North Central Association. |
At Argosy University, we offer flexible online programs in business,
education and psychology. Argosy University has established campuses
around the country and supports one of the largest graduate student
communities in the nation. As a student in one of our online programs,
you will enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment.
Master of Science in Health Services Management
The Master of Science in Health Services Management (HSM) program offered by Argosy University provides a comprehensive course of graduate study to prepare health service providers and managers for the challenges of modern healthcare. The program recognizes the value of applied research in solving the problems of today's health systems, and encourages the acquisition of sustainable research methods and skills. The program curriculum is intended to provide students with an advanced understanding of contemporary business practices, modern healthcare systems and organization, policy development and planning techniques, management and leadership strategies, health behaviors, financial management, and analytical research methods. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to fully utilize proven healthcare management methods, while developing new theories and applications relevant to modern healthcare management.
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Strayer University
Strayer University is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission
on Higher Education. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional
accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and
the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. |
Strayer University offers students a quality education that's
affordable, convenient, and supportive. Our flexible academic programs
make it possible for you to earn a competitive MBA or your associate's,
bachelor's, or master's degree on your schedule, without interrupting
your personal or professional life. Established in 1892, Strayer University was designed to meet the
educational needs of working adult students. To do this, we offer
flexible class formats that allow you to balance a college education
with your other responsibilities. Our programs include accounting,
business, criminal justice, information systems, management, public
administration, health services administration, and education.
Master of Business Administration in Health Services Administration
The MBA program offers a broad-based education, with a choice of concentrations. The program features a curriculum that prepares adult students for the emerging knowledge economy while emphasizing the latest concepts, practices, and skills in today's rapidly changing marketplace. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance their business careers. This program offers specializations in the following areas: Accounting, Acquisition, Finance, Health Services Administration, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Professional Studies, Project Management, and Public Administration.
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Boston University
Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England
Association of Schools and Colleges. The Physical Therapy program is accredited
by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. |
Boston University, founded in 1839, the fourth largest independent
university in the United States, is a hub of academic and scientific
activity. With more than 3,800 faculty members and more than 31,000
students, it is one of the nation's leading research-based universities. You will gain access to our outstanding faculty who bring the latest
research directly to their students. The name Boston University sparks
recognition worldwide and our graduates are prominent in every field of
endeavor.
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
The Master of Science program for Occupational Therapists from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is a 22-month post-professional distance education program. It is designed to build on the knowledge and skills practicing occupational therapists have acquired from their BS-level professional program and clinical practice. You will use this foundation in the 11-course Master of Science program to develop more advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will support you as an effective practitioner.
Ranked #1 Best Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy in U.S. News & World Report 2008, BU Sargent College is dedicated to providing high-quality education. Come work with award-winning faculty, benefit from our mentorship model and experience the flexibility of the BU difference. Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.
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Capella University
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. |
Capella University offers online degrees in the fields of business
management, health care, higher education, human resources, information
technology, mental health, K-12 education, public safety and public
administration. An accredited university, Capella delivers a challenging education to more than 28,000 students in all 50 states and 45 other countries. Capella
believes in providing students both superb academics and practical
skills, so classes are taught by faculty members who are scholars and
practitioners in their fields. Additionally, where applicable,
curricula are constructed to meet the standards established by
professional trade associations to ensure students gain the knowledge
sought by employers.
MBA ? Health Care Management
Increase your career potential in the fast-growing field of health care management, where a master's degree is the standard credential for most positions. This MBA Health Care Management specialization is designed to strengthen the management and business skills you need to function effectively within the health care industry. The curriculum, designed using guidelines outlined by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education, includes a thorough study of health care strategic and financial management, health care policy analysis, and legal and ethical considerations within the industry. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing mid-level management or executive positions in the health care industry or in organizations serving the health care industry.
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Liberty University Online
Liberty University Online is regionally accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. |
As part of the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty
University Online is campus-based and has offered first-rate distance
education since 1985. LU Online now has more than 40 degree programs
and 90 specializations in business, nursing, psychology, counseling,
education, religion and more. From the moment you call Liberty to the day you graduate and throughout
your career, Liberty seeks to engage and challenge you
intellectually, spiritually and personally. We are here to answer your
questions, offer encouragement and help you achieve career success.
Master of Arts in Human Services - Health and Wellness
Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Health and Wellness is designed for you to master the study of human behavior in a nursing or adult care environment. You will focus on developing skills in health promotion and disease prevention, strategies for end-of-life care and master health policies and ethics. You will also have a capstone project which you will organize with your professor. The program is grounded in a core of specialized courses offered through Liberty's Center for Counseling and Family Studies. As the world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University incorporates core Christian values into all of their degree offerings in order to provide all students a thorough academic and spiritually enriching program of study.
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UMassOnline
The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which accredits schools in the six New England states. |
Earn your accredited online degree or certificate from one of the
nation's top-ranked universities, the University of Massachusetts.
UMassOnline allows you to attend the same high-quality programs and
learn from the same world-class faculty as students at the University
of Massachusetts' Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell or Worcester
campuses.
Master's in Gerontology - Aging Services
UMass Online's Master's in Gerontology - Aging Services offers students an advanced degree in the growing field of aging services. This includes long-term care, service-supported housing, community-based services, marketing to an aging population, and health services for those requiring chronic care. The program will afford professionals in the aging network the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and develop skills in policy development and analysis, program management, administration, and finance with a focus on the aging population. A student may register for any of the courses without having to apply for and be accepted into the Master's Program. If the student is accepted into the Master's Program at a later date, a maximum of two courses may be counted toward that degree.
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Walden University
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. |
At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to use
in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 35 online
degree programs with more than 140 specializations and concentrations,
all designed to help professionals gain the knowledge they need to have
a real impact in their lives and the lives of others.
Ph.D. in Health Services - General Program
The Ph.D. in Health Services serves students working in all facets of the health services field. Students examine theoretical foundations of knowledge and practical application of theory to real-world problems, while developing themselves as scholar-practitioners meeting the challenges of health professions. Students may choose from a general, self-designed, or specialized program. Walden is ideal for ambitious learners who wish to pursue an advanced degree without sacrificing career or family.
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