Walden University's College of Health of Health Science's online BS in Health Studies program, designed for working professionals 24 years or older, uses a multidisciplinary approach to the study of illness, disease and injury equipping graduates with the skills to assess and develop relevant solutions related to the impact of aging on health and health care delivery, understand how information technology can be used to support clinical and managerial decision-making in health care, analyze legal and ethical issues related to health care delivery and clinical research, and understand the multiple interacting influences that impact health and wellness in young children's lives. The degree can be completed in four years or less and those students who have earned an associate's degree or have accumulated credits from a regionally accredited college or university are eligible to transfer credits.
Highlights
Program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) Delivered fully on-line with degree completion in four years or less Low student/faculty ratio that enables students to consistently have direct access to faculty members An advanced online platform which houses online course lectures, assignments, live communication applications, and online libraries and research tools
Institute Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Credentials Offered
Bachelor Degree
Fields of Study
Health Sciences (general)
Program Options
Career Placement Office Mentor Program Academic Advising
Writing Center
Tutoring
Academic Advising/Technical Support
Students have access to customer service and technical support from the moment they decide to enroll at Walden University. Led by Walden's online Concierge Team, this support begins with a software orientation for all admitted students to familiarize them with Walden's distance learning environment before they begin classes. And while in their programs students are able to access faculty and advisors concerning program planning, University procedures, course registration and curriculum and degree completion. Available online or by phone, academic advisors monitor students' progress, offer assistance throughout a student's entire academic career, and serve as a link between students and faculty. Other services include a virtual bookstore, comprehensive research library and databases, the Center for Research Support that provides assistance in all aspects of research, and a writing center that includes a dedicated staff of editors and tutors. Additional technical support at Walden is available 24/7.
Faculty/Department Name: College of Health School of Health Sciences Length of Program: < 4 Years Direct Entry: Yes Cohort Model: No Opportunities for Part-Time Study: Yes Teaching Methods: Case Studies Directed/Independent Study Field Work/Projects Lectures
Student Profile
# Countries of Origin: 31 or more
Institute Overview
Institute Name: Walden University Institute Type: 4-Yr University Public or Private: Private University/College Year Founded: 1970 # Faculties: 5
Program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
Rolling Admissions 
