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Bachelor of Science

Health Sciences Program

Our Lady of the Lake College’s Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences is offered to allow students who have received an associate degree in a healthcare program to obtain the baccalaureate (bachelor’s) degree. All coursework completed in the associate degree program counts toward the bachelor’s degree, regardless of the clinical program completed.

CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences curriculum varies in length, depending on the number of credit hours earned at the associate degree level. Students will be awarded up to seventy-five credits for their associate degree in pursuit of the baccalaureate degree.

ADMISSION

All applicants should meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the program:

·        Associate of Science degree in nursing or an allied health field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

·         Completion of all core courses (34 credit hours.)

·        Minimum of 120 credit hours (to complete the program.)

·         Residency. Last 30 hours of credit completed at OLOL College.

ENROLLMENT

Students with an associate of science degree in an allied health field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution are qualified for entry into the Health Sciences Program. Enrollment may occur at the beginning of any semester, any students may enroll on a part-time or full-time basis. Call (225) 768-1700 for application information.

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis, according to College policy, in order to determine eligibility and placement in the program. Equal educational opportunities are offered to all who meet entrance requirements, without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, creed, marital status or age.

FINANCIAL AID

The Our Lady of the Lake College Student Financial Aid Office is available to all applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Please call (225) 768-1714 to schedule an appointment.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center also offers generous tuition reimbursement to qualifying employees.

REQUEST FOR MATERIALS

For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program email Dr. Stanley Brown or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: OLOL Collegeinfo@ololcollege.edu.

Current OLOL College Catalog Information:

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