Allied Health Completion Option Curriculum Plan | Mandatory Background Check Instructions

This upper division degree completion option is designed for Allied Health practitioners who have completed a certificate program or Associate's Degree in an allied health profession and desire a Bachelor's degree for career advancement. Students who enter and successfully complete this degree will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science with an option in Allied Health Completion.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Services will prepare the graduate for professional practice in health related settings. The program includes a foundation in general education as well as a broad understanding of health care environments and delivery systems through the health science core curriculum.

Special Features of the Program:

• Students can choose a pace which best fits their needs. Full-time and part-time options are available.
• The program is structured for the adult learner. All Health Science (HSCI) core classes are offered as an online course at least once during the calendar year. Elective classes are also available online. Students who reside in the Colorado Springs area also have the option of taking the core and elective classes on campus. On campus classes are scheduled at times convenient for the working professional as well as the traditional students.
• The course of study integrates current knowledge in career-oriented curricula with advanced science and liberal arts education to prepare students for leadership roles in health related professions.
• The student, along with academic advisors, will structure a program which best meets the career goals of the student. There is flexibility within the program to individualize the curricula.
• Students may apply 40 credits from the accredited certificate program or allied health training as part of an Associate's Degree (e.g., radiation technology, dental hygiene, emergency medical technician, respiratory therapy, anesthesiologist assistant, surgical technology, diagnostic medical sonography, etc.) to the UCCS bachelor's degree.
• Students who have completed coursework at another higher education institution (community college, college, university) can have that coursework evaluated for transfer to UCCS to fulfill part of their course requirements for this degree.
• The course of study provides an opportunity to expand technical expertise along with advanced educational experiences. Skills in management, health promotion, critical thinking and communication are developed.

How to Apply:

• Complete the online Transfer Student Application form
• Follow the instructions for completing the form and ensure that all required documents are delivered by the deadline dates published in the Schedule of Courses.

Notification:

As soon as possible after the Office of Admissions and Records receives all required credentials, students will be notified of their admission status. If eligible, the student will receive notification of eligibility for admission. Admission eligibility to the University of Colorado does not constitute a guarantee of enrollment in any specific course or program.

All correspondence:

Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: 719-255-4422
Admissions Phone: 719-255-3084 or 1-800-990-8227 extension 3084
Admissions E-mail: go@uccs.edu

Copyright 2002-2012 Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Last Updated: October 29, 2012
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