Bachelor of Science in Public and Health Services Administration Professional

Old Dominion University offers a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a major in Health Services Administration (Professional). The program is designed to offer advanced educational experiences to students who are health professionals andor who have completed a certification or Associate of Science degree in a health-related discipline, have credentials to practice in their field, and have experience as a health care provider. This program also builds on the expertise of practicing health professionals and allows them the opportunity to enhance their formal learning. The program focuses on upper-level course work and general education in conjunction with an area of career enhancement chosen by the individual student. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a major in Health Services Administration (Professional) will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the administration and the delivery of health services through healthcare management and policy education.

Current/active licensure (through state board) and/or certification (exam-based proficiency) as a clinical health professional or certification with an Associate of Applied Science degree make a student eligible for the Health Services Administration (Professional) major. The following programs are some that have been accepted for eligibility: Radiation Technology, Medical Dosimetry, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Cytotechnology, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistant or military experience such as Hospital Corpsman.ODU students who have completed all prerequisite courses with a C or better and meet the minimum cumulative GPA (2.00) requirement are admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. Transfer students may complete the prerequisite courses at another college or university but are responsible for having a transfer credit evaluation completed by the transfer evaluation unit in the Office of Admissions to determine that transfer courses are equivalent and acceptable to Old Dominion University requirements. Admission is conducted on a rolling basis.