BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Program Outcomes

updated 2/19/10

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Professions degree acquire advanced skills, knowledge, and values to expand their professional roles in the health care system while incorporating a comprehensive knowledge base as a health care professional.

The graduate earning the Bachelor of Science in Health Professions degree:

• Integrates interpersonal communications skills in multiprofessional groups within the health care industry.
• Incorporates information management skills in a variety of health care settings.
• Engages in critical thinking and problem solving using quality improvement concepts and methods in multiple settings with diverse populations in the health care arena.
• Demonstrates respect and adaptability for cultural, ethnic, and individual diversity within a changing health care environment.
• Incorporates current knowledge, theory, and research into health professions practice.
• Demonstrates professional, ethical, spiritual, and compassionate service within the health care industry.
• Continues to demonstrate technical skills required of the specific health care major.
• Integrates the Christian principles of service and citizenship for the benefit of society.
• Empowers himself or herself and others through an integration of leadership and management skills in the health care environment.
• Integrates population-based and preventive health care when working with individuals, families, and communities.