About the Program

As a practicing health or human services professional, you know more education can provide greater opportunities. The online NIU B.S. in Health Sciences Degree Completion Program is designed to take you to that next level. If you completed an applied associate degree and hold a current professional credential or license in the health or human services field of your degree, you are eligible for this program.

It’s a perfect fit for dental hygienists, respiratory therapists, radiological technologists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants, EMTs and other professionals working in health and human services. The coursework in this degree completion program will prepare you for health care leadership roles with courses in management, financial principals and standards to improve patient care.

Program Mode of Delivery

This program is delivered 100 percent online but does have some community college prerequisite requirements.

Curriculum

Your NIU online curriculum will cover topics that are relevant to your job such as disability in society, resource allocation in health and human sciences, working with diverse populations, and legal and ethical issues in health and human sciences. You will complete a capstone project to demonstrate your knowledge in the health sciences area of study.

Information about specific coursework required can be found in the NIU course catalog.

Applying to the Program

After applying to NIU, the academic department has some specific steps to follow.

Faculty

Visit the School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders Faculty and Staff Directory to learn more about the professionals who will help you gain valuable knowledge in the field.

Why NIU Online?

We know you have responsibilities and commitments. It's just easier if you're able to take classes where you are without the commute. The good news is that with NIU, you're not alone. Your classmates and instructors are available via the same technology that helps deliver your classes. In our classrooms or in your living room, we want you to succeed academically because your future is our focus.

Application Deadlines

Term	Deadline
Spring	Dec 1
Summer	May 15
Fall	August 1