Apr 07, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

HELP

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Health Services (Comprehensive) (BS)

The comprehensive major in Health Services is an interdisciplinary program designed to:

Provide allied health professionals who have associate degrees or certificates with opportunities for professional growth, preparation for leadership positions, and career advancement
Provide a foundation for those who plan to enter the workforce as a non-clinical healthcare professional
Provide a foundation for those who wish to progress into non-clinical graduate programs

Admission Requirements

Formal admission to the Health Services major requires:

30 hours of coursework.
Completion of IPE 375 with a grade of “C” or better.
A combined (Missouri State University and transfer) GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Major requirements

Major core (33 hours):

Specific General Education requirement:

PSY 121 - Introductory Psychology

Interprofessional Leadership Core (30 hours):

Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:

IPE 575 - Collaborative Health Care Leadership

Complete one of the following options:

Clinical Services Option (30-53 hours):

Completion of an accredited allied health associate degree/certificate program.
Professional/clinical coursework must have been completed through an accredited institution in order to be applied to the degree requirements.
Professional/clinical coursework will be evaluated for transfer credit on an individual basis. A maximum of 53 hours can be applied toward this degree.

Health Services Option (35-36 hours):

Complete one of the following emphasis areas:

Total Credit Hours: 63-86

University level requirements: