The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the health care field by providing the management skills necessary for success.

By designing a degree plan using electives in such areas as computer science, geographic information systems, mathematics, business administration, accounting, international business, and information systems, the student may pursue specific areas of interest.

Students can also use electives to design a degree plan that will satisfy entrance requirements for admission to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, public health, law, and business.

The program graduates individuals qualified as professional managers of health care at the entry level.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the health care delivery system from a historical, comparative, economic, cultural, and ethical perspective.

• Employ a variety of business and management skills and techniques including marketing, financial management, law, and information management to effectively and efficiently advance the goals of the organization.

• Demonstrate creativity in defining, negotiating, and solving problems.

• Communicate and educate, using the most current information and communication technology.