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/mentoring%20clip%20art.gif) | Personal Transcript Evaluation and Academic Planning Event: Saint Francis University (SFU) will be attending the 2009 IDC/IDMT Armed Forces Operational Medicine Symposium in New Orleans, June 15-19, 2009. Representatives from the Bachelor of Health Science and Masters Physician Assistant programs will be available to discuss educational opportunities and prepare individualized academic plans with anyone who is interested. Click here for further information |
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) is a degree completion program designed to provide an accelerated degree pathway for Navy Independent Duty Corpsmen (IDC) desiring to pursue an undergraduate degree in health sciences. Through this program, healthcare experienced IDC will have the opportunity to maximize their prior college-level course work and military experiences in the pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. This program incorporates a solid health science core with a general education curriculum reflecting the goals of Franciscan higher education. Completion of this program will aid in preparing the student to pursue a graduate professional healthcare degree.
Course work is offered through distance learning techniques and is geared toward the students’ individual educational needs. The curriculum for the degree programs utilizes a variety of distance learning technologies and delivery methods to guarantee that course requirements are met and the content is delivered effectively. Distance learning technologies and delivery methods that may be used include:
- Virtual Classroom Software (VCS)
- Archived lectures: making use of the extensive Saint Francis University video streaming technology capabilities
- Pod casting and streaming media: enables the delivery of asynchronous course materials
- Discussion boards and chat rooms: enables synchronous and asynchronous course discussions
- Content materials, including pdf files as well as electronic and print textbooks, will be made accessible for downloading
The following educational options are available for prospective students:
Within the application form you will be asked which educational path you are applying for.
First Bachelor’s This option is for students who have not yet received a bachelors degree from another accredited institution. Credits from hospital corpsman and IDC schooling will be applied toward this degree. Additionally, credits from courses taken at other accredited instructions will be utilized. A maximum of 92 credits may be transferred in toward this degree. The individualized degree plan will follow University policy on core credit and minimum credit requirements taken through Saint Francis for graduation. | Second Bachelor’s Degree This option is available for students who alreaday possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A candidate for a second Bachelor's degree at Saint Francis University must complete a minimum of 32 credits which have not counted toward the first bachelor's degree and must satisfy the requirements of a major other than those taken for the first bachelor's degree. The individualized degree plan will follow University policy on core and minimum credit requirements taken through Saint Francis University. A graduate from another college wishing to pursue studies at Saint Francis University for a second bachelor's degree may be required to undertake additional course work as determined by the Admissions Office and the Provost. Six credits must be completed in Religious Studies at Saint Francis University in order to fulfill University requirements. |
| Pre-requisite course work for SFU/CERMUSA online Physician Assistant Program (under development) This option is available for students who already possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, who do not wish to obtain a second bachelor's degree and who want to complete coursework necessary for eligibility into a graduate physician assistant program. Upon admission, these applicants will take only the pre-requisite courses needed for entry into the physician assistant program. Please note: Saint Francis University is in the development phase of the PA program for IDCs. Taking these pre-requisite courses does not guarantee enrollment in the PA program at the time of receiving provisional accreditation status. Determination of accreditation status to occur March 2010. Once provisional accreditation is received, we will begin to accept applications for the first class to start August 2010. If not taken elsewhere, the following courses will be required in order to be eligible to apply to the SFU/CERMUSA PA program, once accredited. - Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (8 credits) – This requirement can be fulfilled as either two combined Anatomy and Physiology courses or individually as one course in Anatomy and one course in Physiology
- Chemistry (8 credits)(must have labs) – coursework must include general chemistry and organic or biochemistry
- Microbiology with Lab (4 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Psychology (3 credits) – Introductory or upper level psychology course
- Medical Terminology Course (1-3 credit) – applicant must complete one Medical Terminology course
Additional criteria for application will be required for the physician assistant program, including specific grade point averages for pre-requisite and overall coursework. Specific admission criteria will be published once finalized. Specific questions in relation to the developing Physician Assistant Program should be directed to Dr. Melissa Kagarise, SFU/CERMUSA PA Program Director, mkagarise@cermusa.francis.edu, 814-472-2703 |
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