Health Science, B.S.

The Rockhurst University Exercise, Sport, and Health Science Department helps students reach their potential through quality instruction and application-based learning focused on recognizing and caring for the whole person.  The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree prepares those who desire to work within a health related setting, hospital or medical community.This degree requires the successful completion of no fewer than 128 semester credit hours, including a one credit hour field experience involving a minimum of 50 contact hours.  Students should be aware that a criminal background check is required.  The presence of any criminal conviction on a student’s record may affect his/her eligibility for participating in clinical internships, becoming certified or licensed, and/or securing a job in the student’s field.

Students choose one of two tracks: Community Health Management or Health and Disability.  Graduates are prepared to work within a health related setting in administrative, managerial, and technical positions, as well as to attend graduate school.