| Ciencias
de la Salud
General
Information
The Bachelor in Health Sciences is
an interdisciplinary, a unique, and non traditional
Program that provides excellence
education in the area of healthcare
to persons holding associate degrees in health related fields
such as
Radiology Technicians, Ophthalmic Technicians, Dental Assistants,
Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy
Assistants and other
professionals.
It
also provides these professionals the opportunity of completing
their studies towards a bachelor’s degree in the evening to
accommodate full-time workers or those with commitments
during the day. The curriculum aims to develop competent and
caring health professionals that are
capable of delivering quality health care management
services. Since the academic year 2010-2011, the Bachelor’s in
Health Sciences Degree Program
offers only the Administration Area
in the evening, while
the Education Area
is inactive.
Admission Requirements
In order to be considered for admission, applicants must comply
with the following requirements:
· Hold an Associate Degree with at least 36 semester credits
in a health sciences field.
· A grade point average of at least 2.00 in health related
courses.
· Satisfactorily complete courses in the areas specified
below at an accredited college or university (for specific courses,
please contact the program).
Required
Courses
| English |
6 Semester Credit - Hours |
| Spanish |
6 Semester Credit - Hours |
| Social Sciences or Humanities |
6 Semester Credit - Hours |
| Bilogical Sciences |
6 Semester Credit - Hours |
| Mathematics* |
6 Semester Credit - Hours |
| Total |
30 Semester Credit - Hours |
*These may be taken during the first year the student is enrolled
in the program.
· Interview with the program’s faculty.
· Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English
Course Descriptions
(Please click
here to download the course descriptions in PDF format)
Informative Sheet
(Please click
here to download the Informative Sheet of the Program)
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, the following requirements must be met:
· Complete 62 semester credits (Education option) or 60 semester
credits (Administration option), in addition to the 36 credits in
professional courses taken as part of an associate degree or undergraduate
certificate in the health sciences or health related fields, 30 credits in general educational
and 14 credits in liberal courses.
· Obtain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 and
complete area option courses with a minimum grade of C.
Program
Faculty
Prof. Nydia González de Laborde
Prof. Melba L. Muñiz Santiago
Dra. María V. Rodríguez Frau
Prof. Iris M. Santiago Sánchez
Prof. Lillian Soto Arcelay
Dr. Rubén García
Physical Address
Medical Center Complex
Monacillo Area, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
School of Health Professions, Temporary Building #2B
Telephones
Director
- 758-2525, ext. 4301
Secretary -758-2525, ext. 4300
Fax -759-3645
Program Presentation
For a
program presentation, please
click here.
Last Modified:
09/20/2010
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