The Bachelor's Degree in Emergency Healthcare Sciences builds on your previous education in EMS by adding upper division emergency medicine courses, healthcare courses, and general education courses. A strong core of Health Administration Services (HAS) courses will be utilized to provide a solid healthcare background. The degree in Emergency Healthcare Sciences was designed to be broad enough to enhance the careers of those working in education, QA/QI, supervision & management, human resources, air medical services, public health, the fire service, and mobile integrated healthcare. In response to the needs of working fire and EMS professionals, the BS in EHS can be completed entirely online. And, because the degree is offered online, there are no out-of-state tuition hikes for those living outside of Utah.
Bachelor of Science in Emergency Healthcare
Information About the Program
Important Information for Students
Admission and Tuition Information
Admission Requirements: You must be a current state or nationally licensed or certified paramedic and have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on previous college coursework.
Transfer Students: 海角社区 accepts previous college credits from accredited institutions. Candidates with an associates degree in paramedicine can transfer directly into the BS degree. Those without an associates degree can transfer to 海角社区 and complete their AAS degree before entering BS degree coursework.
Tuition Rates: Utah residents, can go to tuition schedule webpage. Non-Utah residents can register through 海角社区-Online to pay tuition as in-state students if you are taking a semester-based course. For students choosing to complete their courses through , tuition is $308 per credit. Learn more .
Program and Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid: Financial assistance and scholarships are available to those who qualify. After being accepted to 海角社区, all students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA application in order to determine what assistance may be available.
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Program Requirements: The course requirements to complete the BS in EHS can be found on the . The degree map represents suggested classes that can be completed online. However, face-to-face courses and transfer courses may be eligible to meet some of these requirements.
What's the first step? If you are ready to get started, the first step is to apply to 海角社区. Submit your application. After being accepted to 海角社区, you will complete the steps to becoming a Wildcat, including meeting with an advisor to determine the best path to degree completion.
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