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Bachelor of Science in Emergency Healthcare

Information About the Program

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.

 

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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: 91¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ and complete their AAS degree before entering BS degree coursework.

Tuition Rates: For Utah residents, a tuition schedule can be found here. Non-Utah residents can register through 91¶ÌÊÓƵ-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 $299 per credit. More information on 91¶ÌÊÓƵ-Online can be found .

Program and Financial Aid Information

Financial Aid: Financial assistance and scholarships are available to those who qualify. After being accepted to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, all students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA application in order to determine what assistance may be available. More information about financial aid can be found here. Information about departmental scholarships can be found here.

Program Requirements: The course requirements to complete the BS in EHS can be found on the degree map, located . 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 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. Your application can be submitted here. After being accepted to 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, you will go here to complete the steps to becoming a Wildcat, including meeting with an advisor to determine the best path to degree completion.

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