Program:
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Professions degree is designed to prepare
students with foundational healthcare knowledge for educational pathways into baccalaureate-
required allied health professions. Advanced courses required by specific allied health education
programs will build a foundation on the university core courses for students to meet required
admission standards of allied health programs requiring a baccalaureate degree.
Program Highlights:
NO ENTRANCE EXAM
Earn your Bachelor of Science degree in as little as 12 months
Health Professions courses offered in an online format
*General education requirements may or may not be available online
Transfer up to 60 credit hours from community college
Adaptable: build an individualized plan of study based on desired career path
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30 Hours Elective Credit
• Up to 30 credit hours awarded for applicants with an associate’s degree in an allied health profession who
hold a license, certificate, or registry
Admission Requirements
1. Submission of a completed application to William Carey University
2. Must be in good standing at William Carey University and have a cumulative grade point average ≥ 2.75
3. Must have a minimum grade of C in all transfer courses
4. Submit the completed and notarized criminal background check affidavit
5. Evidence of a negative drug screen prior to participating in a practicum course
Progression:
Students in the Health Professions program are required to maintain a GPA ≥ 2.5 on
Health Professions major courses.
Any courses with a grade of D or F must be repeated.
Major core courses may be repeated twice to achieve a minimum grade of C.
No more than three individual courses may be repeated.
Bachelor of Science
Health Professions
Health Professions Plan of Study
Bachelor of Science Core Curriculum: 47 – 49 hours
*DO NOT have to be completed prior to starting program
COM 101 - Public Speaking OR
COM 202 - Interpersonal Communication
PSY 201 – General Psychology OR
SOC 201 – Introduction to Sociology
ENG 101 - Composition
ENG 102 - Research and Composition
ENG LIT - Literature course
MAT 131 - College Algebra OR higher
REL 101 - Intro to the Old Testament
REL 102 – Intro to the New Testament
HIS 101 - World History I AND
HIS 102 - World History II
OR*
HIS 102 - U.S. History I AND
HIS 202 - U.S. History II
Fine Art Elective: Music, Art, or Theater Appreciation
MHL 101 OR
ART 200 OR
THE 135
PED - 2 Physical Education/Activity Courses
OR
HEA 300 – Health & Exercise for a New Lifestyle
Science – Lab course
**
Natural/Physical Science, Math, or Computing
**
*Histories must be in same sequence.
**BS-HP students will be required to take CHE 101 or 111,
BIO 234 and 235 (or higher), and BIO 260 to meet the
science requirement for this degree.
General Electives: 13 hours
The general electives will be used to complete any pre- or corequisites required for the specific allied health
professions.
Health Professions Electives: minimum of 15 hours
Students will complete the BS in Healthcare Professions curriculum by enrolling in a minimum of 15 hours of
BIO, CHE, or PHY courses to meet the admission requirements of allied health programs or program completion.
All courses may be chosen with the approval of the academic advisor. Students must complete at least 40
upper-level hours (300-400) to meet graduation requirements.
Allied Health Program Completion (2+2): up to 30 hours
Applicants with an associate’s degree in an allied health profession who hold a license, certificate, or registry
will be awarded up to 30 credit hours.
Health Professions Core Curriculum: 15 hours
HSP 3XX – Introduction to Health Professions (3 hours)
HSP 3XX – Statistics for Health Professionals (4 hours)
HSP 3XX – Introduction to Healthcare Research (3 hours)
HSP 3XX – Ethics in Healthcare (3 hours)
HSP 4XX – Professional Practice Practicum (2 hours) OR
HSP 4XX – Professional Practice Management (2 hours)
Degree Total: 120 hours
Dr. Shanda Bourne-Price, PhD, RN
Director of Health Administration & Education
601.318.6260
William Carey University
710 William Carey Pkwy
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
www.wmcarey.edu
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