Health Care Science

Features of the Health Care Science Curriculum

• Examination of health care issues such as informed consent, medical records and disclosure of patient information, ethical billing and coding practices and end of life decisions
• Analysis of healthcare policies on issues of access, equity, affordability and social justice
• Understanding how information technology supports patient safety and quality of care
• Broad exposure to the liberal arts
• Additonal course work in the social sciences (psychology, sociology, criminal justice)

Program Requirements

• A previous 2-year degree in a health care related field from a regionally accredited college or university
• A total of 128 credits (transfer credits from regionally accredited colleges and universities can apply, as well as credit for prior learning)
• Viterbo University's Core Curriculum Requirements (broad exposure to the liberal arts - courses from your associates degree may transfer)
• Completion of your major requirements (see below - some courses may transfer from your associates degree)

Major Requirements (all courses are three credits each)