What to Expect

Customize this program by following a track designed for the profession you want: Fitness and Coaching, Pre-Professional, or Physical Education. All three tracks align with the standards for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist exams, so you can graduate with competitive professional credentials.

Curriculum

Our BS in Health and Human Performance offers face-to-face learning, hands-on experience using advanced equipment, and individualized guidance from expert faculty. Gain real-world experience in your target career through an internship (or student teaching for Physical Education). You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to assess and improve your clients’ health and physical performance.

• HHP 201 Foundations of Health and Human Performance (3 credits)

  This course provides an overview of the health and human performance field. Elements related to physical activity, such as fitness, sport, and physical education are examined. An introduction to various career opportunities within the health and human performance industry is provided, along with an opportunity to explore those careers further through off-campus experiences.

• HHP 350 Kinesiology and Body Movement (3 credits)

  This course analyzes the movements of the human body and the fundamental principles of movement affected by muscle function. Students will apply the principles of muscle function and movement to improve performance. Prerequisite: HHP230

• PHE 360 Personal and Community Health (3 credits)

  This course is designed to develop the understanding, attitudes, and practices that contribute to better individual and community health.

What to Expect

Expand your career options with the transferable skills and knowledge used across multiple healthcare disciplines. Study health, illness, and disease prevention through a cross-discipline curriculum, which includes courses in psychology, science, leadership, and human development. You’ll gain experience in a variety of healthcare specialties while also preparing for your chosen profession, medical school, or pre-professional program.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science provides the flexibility you need to follow your career goals. Your curriculum will cover the foundational knowledge needed for a wide range of healthcare professions. You’ll study sciences such as anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry, and microbiology, as well as leadership and communication through a healthcare lens.

• HLS 101 Introduction to Health Science Seminar (3 credits)

  This course introduces concepts related to professions with health sciences. Exploration of skills, knowledge and abilities associated with professions in healthcare will be explored.

• PHE 210 Understanding Health Research (3 credits)

  The focus of this course is on the consumption of healthcare research and the application of evidence-based practice for healthcare professionals. This course introduces types of research methodologies, data collection, analysis of data, and the interpretation and application of best practices in healthcare settings.

• PH 410 Medical Ethics and Leadership (3 credits)

  This course examines relevant definitions and topics of medical ethics and the process of decision making within medical environments.

What to Expect

This non-clinical degree is highly in demand due to the ever-changing nature of healthcare. Through this program, you will discover the critical business skills needed to lead and manage a healthcare facility while also working to improve patient care and outcomes. Learn from a project-based, hands-on curriculum that helps you gain real-world experience. And, with an accelerated cohort format, you will move through the program with a group of talented peers, helping you graduate sooner and explore one of many career opportunities.

Curriculum

Earn experience assessing a healthcare organization from a broad managerial viewpoint. After working through this dynamic program, you will be equipped to assess the use of health information technology within a healthcare organization, compare and contrast specific human resource management principles within healthcare systems, and critique managerial practices in a healthcare organization.

• BHMC 433 Principles of Healthcare Management (4 credits)

  This course discusses management principles and practice within healthcare organizations. Topics include basic principles related to motivating employees, performance management, and communication. Practical application will include critiquing current managerial practices in a variety of healthcare organizations.

• BHMC 313 Health Information Technology (4 credits)

  This course examines the use of health information technology (HIT) in healthcare organizations. Basic HIT concepts and the use of HIT in various organizational settings will be covered.

• BHMC 423 Legal and Regulatory Issues (4 credits)

  This course explores the complex legal system and emerging issues of healthcare regulation. Course discussion includes healthcare regulatory compliance and legal and ethical situations that directly apply to the healthcare environment. Practical application will include preparation of a Code of Ethics to emphasize the potential for unethical and illegal situations within healthcare.

What to Expect

Our fully online RN to BSN degree program is designed for working nurses; you can reach your goals without sacrificing your work or life commitments. Your courses are completely online, and you can complete your hands-on practicum in your local area. This allows you to apply the concepts you learn in real time.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Bellevue University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Program outcomes can be viewed here: https://www.bellevue.edu/degrees/bachelor/nursing-bs/

Curriculum

Develop critical skills in decision making, management, and health promotion that prepare you to advance in your career. You’ll learn the fundamentals of leadership and what makes an effective team while you gain a richer understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that influence the delivery of healthcare. All of your coursework is aligned with the Future of Nursing Framework. This means that, upon completion of your degree, you will have the knowledge needed to prepare you for obtaining a certification as a nurse executive or nurse leader.

• BSNU 380 Professional Collaborative Strategies for Nurses (4 credits)

  This course is essential for the nurse leader/manager, as a member of the healthcare team, identifying the process for group collaboration for the purpose of decision- making. The focus of the course is aimed at development of effective leadership skills and strategies for collaboration and conflict management. Prerequisite: BSNU 360

• BSNU 410 Nursing Informatics (4 credits)

  This course introduces the nurse’s role in sending and receiving healthcare information. Emphasis includes methods, tools, resources, and technology systems used in healthcare information exchange and decision-making. Prerequisite: BSNU 400

• BSNU 490 Strategic Nursing Leadership (4 credits)

  This course provides a strategic view of nursing leadership and management issues encountered by professional nurses in roles across the healthcare continuum. Emphasis will include nursing employment trends; recruitment & retention; staffing & delegation; finance/budgeting, and strategic planning. This course requires a 36 hour practicum experience. Prerequisite: BSNU 470 and meet all practicum requirements.

What to Expect

Gain the key skills and knowledge you need to develop initiatives that promote better health within communities. Customize your degree with one of three emphases to align with your personal career goals: Community Health, Public Health Disaster Management, or School Health.

Curriculum

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to analyze health practices within a community, school, or unique population. Learn how to use that information to develop, implement, and monitor health plans that use innovative strategies and interventions. Plus, you’ll gain the technical, leadership, and communication skills to achieve your goals and thrive in a variety of professional settings.

• BI 201 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)

  This course introduces basic concepts, anatomical terminology, cell structure and function and histology, followed by an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the following organ systems of the human body: Integumentary, arthrology, muscular, cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. A mandatory laboratory component supports and amplifies the lecture material and allows the student to study microscopic anatomy on slides and to perform dissection on representative animal models. An online component allows the student to practice course content with additional exercises. Prerequisites: BI 100 is required for Biology majors, strongly recommended for Health Science majors.

• PHE 210 Understanding Health Research (3 credits)

  The focus of this course is on the consumption of healthcare research and the application of evidence-based practice for healthcare professionals. This course introduces types of research methodologies, data collection, analysis of data, and the interpretation and application of best practices in healthcare settings.

• PHE 330 Epidemiology (3 credits)

  This course is essential for public health educators in a variety of settings This course focuses on the study of the distribution and determinants of disease, health conditions or events among a population with emphasis on current health problems and issues as it relates to real life application to address public health programs and health policy.

What to Expect

Learn to navigate the complexities of leading a healthcare organization while ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients. Our degree program aligns with the skills and competencies outlined by the Healthcare Leadership Alliance, helping you obtain real-world skills to move you forward. Designed in an accelerated cohort format, this program will fit your schedule as a working professional, while helping you advance into a leadership position. You will move through the program with a group of talented peers in a fully online program, saving you time as you work to advance your career.

Curriculum

Gain the advanced skills and knowledge you need to improve managerial practices and develop strategies to address leadership issues in healthcare settings. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively to facilitate organizational goals as well as apply human resource management principles. Plus, you’ll learn how to assess health information and apply it to your management goals. When you graduate, you will be prepared for a leadership role within any healthcare organization.

• MHA 603 Health Information Technology and Administration (4 credits)

  This course introduces students to the integration and application of health information technology (HIT) for improved organizational and patient outcomes. The course focuses on current changes for state and federal mandates for HIT, leadership and administration of HIT, as well as specific HIT applications for individual healthcare organizations and patient care modalities. Prerequisite: Cohort courses must be taken in order.

• MHA 627 Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Issues (4 credits)

  This course examines the multitude of laws, legal entities and compliance issues associated with administration within healthcare organizations. The complexity of ethical issues, both administrative and biomedical, is discussed in various applied medical settings. Prerequisite: Cohort courses must be taken in order.

• MHA 674 Strategic Management for Healthcare Organizations (4 credits)

  The application of strategic management principles for leading healthcare organizations is the focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on aligning resources with strategic organizational outcomes. Students will conduct an internal and external analysis of their healthcare organization in order to make recommendations regarding its competitive position and opportunity for improved performance. Prerequisite: Cohort courses must be taken in order.