Housed within the School of Health Professions, the Healthcare Studies BPS program is designed for students who have previous coursework are ready to earn a bachelor's degree that will open new career opportunities and develop connections to in-demand healthcare careers. As a student, you'll develop interprofessional skills to take on an ever-growing number of roles as connector, manager, and facilitator in a variety of healthcare and medical settings.

This program is ideal for students who have completed a minimum of 45 college credits and are ready to complete their degree.

The Healthcare Studies curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility for students to develop their course of study in partnership with a professional advisor. 

Major                                                                                                                    28

Liberal Arts and Science Electives                                                                  43

Other                                                                                                                     49

Total Credits                                                                                                      120

Course Requirements for the Major

• 1 Writing and Composition Course that meets NYSED Arts and Science Definition (3 credits)       
• 1 Humanities Course that meets NYSED Arts and Science Definition  (3 credits)
• 1  Physical/Natural Science Course with lab that meets NYSED Arts and Science Definition (4 credits)
• 1 Statistics Course (e.g., MAT 120) that meets NYSED Arts and Science Definition (3 credits)
• 1 Social Science Course that meets NYSED Arts and Science Definition  (3 credits)
• 4 courses, with at least 2 courses at the 300-level or higher, addressing issues related to health care or health systems ( 12 credits)

Good Academic Standing

To be in good academic standing for the Healthcare Studies B.P.S. program, students must:

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00.¹

Academic Probation

Students who are not in good academic standing will be placed on academic probation for their next (non-summer) semester. Students will be removed from probation academic probation if they meet the requirements for good academic standing listed above. Students can remain on academic probation for two consecutive, non-summer, semesters.

Dismissal

Students will be dismissed from the Healthcare Studies B.P.S. program if they:

1. Fail to remain in good academic standing after having been on academic probation in the Healthcare Studies B.P.S. program during the immediate two preceding consecutive, non-summer, semesters.

Graduation Requirements

Students will be eligible for a baccalaureate in professional studies degree in Healthcare Studies if they:

1. Fulfill all university and major curriculum requirements and
2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Appeals

To appeal a decision rendered by the School of Health Professions faculty/administration that has academic consequences, you must follow the appeal procedures which are available at www.dyc.edu/appeals.

Current D'Youville students must have a Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum of 45 credits to transfer to the Healthcare Studies program.