Online BA in Health Studies
Rowan’s online health studies program provides students with the opportunity to expand their educational foundation through coursework focused on health, wellness, health care systems, community and public health, health behavior, diverse populations, and health promotion. Students expand their professional skills in areas including communication, problem-solving, leadership, adaptability, professionalism, multicultural awareness, and planning which may enhance their effectiveness in today's evolving health environment.
Why choose Rowan Online's Health Studies program?
Our online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Health Studies is an online degree completion program designed for students entering with an AA, AAS, and/or a healthcare-related professional credential. Whether you work in ultrasound, radiologic technology, dental hygiene, or another allied or health profession, the BA in Health Studies helps you understand the broader healthcare environment and how your role connects to patients, organizations, communities, and the healthcare system. Your prior learning in health fields or clinical credential gives you specialized expertise. A bachelor's degree adds breadth. Together, they can provide a stronger foundation further opportunities.
2027-2028 Academic Year
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Studying Health Studies online at Rowan
Take a closer look at what to expect in the online bachelor's degree in health studies program. Explore course content, admission requirements, Rowan’s transfer-friendly format and an unmatched online learning experience.
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online Health Studies program builds on your experience with coursework that strengthens your skills. If you have 30-60-credits as a transfer students or 120-credits for first time students, this curriculum meets Rowan’s bachelor’s degree requirements.
Online health studies courses
- Safety, First Aid, and Basic Understanding of Athletic Injuries
- Stress Management
- Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
- Introduction to Public Health and Wellness
- Nutrition Essentials
- Consumer Health Decisions
- US Health Care Systems
- Human Behavior Theory and Counseling
- Human Variation or
- Medical Anthropology
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a degree. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you. Take a closer look at the unmatched online learning experience provided by Rowan Online.
Transfer Credit Information
Rowan Online makes it easy to build on the work you’ve already completed at a previous institution. Our bachelor’s degree in health studies program requires the completion of 120 credits [30 credits must be at Rowan University] of approved general education and major coursework in order to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
Our advising team is here to help you evaluate your transcript and build a plan to complete your degree as efficiently as possible.
Admission Requirements
To apply to Rowan's online health studies degree, start by submitting the materials listed below. Once your documents are received, the Rowan University Office of Admissions will follow up with confirmation or let you know if anything is missing. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program.
- Submit an application
- No application fee! The application fee is waived for all Rowan Online undergraduate programs.
- Associate’s in Applied Science degree or select Associate’s in Science degree or an equivalent number of transferable college credits
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Minimum of 12 earned college-level credit hours
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Copy of Certification (encouraged, not required)
- Medical Technology or Clinical Medical Assistant certification
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s online programs reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Careers & Outcomes
As a student in our Health Studies program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Health Studies. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Health Studies.
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Start Your Path in Health Studies
Health professionals, educators, and advocates play an essential role in improving quality of life and strengthening communities. With Rowan's online Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies, you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and flexibility to pursue meaningful opportunities in the growing health and wellness field or prepare for advanced study.
