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Healthcare Degrees & Programs at Jefferson
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Why Jefferson?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare job opportunities are projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2033. Now’s the time to complete your health education and fast-track your career. But with so many options, why choose Jefferson?
Because Jefferson's Accelerated Online Undergraduate programs are designed specifically for students who are focused on earning their degree on a flexible schedule – whether you are completing a degree or just getting started.
Generous Credit Transfer
Based on your previous education and work experience, you could start with up to 90 transfer credits already done—meaning fewer classes to complete.
Multiple Health-Related Programs
Choose from relevant programs including Behavioral & Health Services, Health Insurance Management, Emergency Management, Health Sciences.
Accelerated Terms
We streamlined our program with returning students in mind, offering six 8-week terms every year.
Affordability
Between employer reimbursements, 25% discount for City of Philadelphia employees, community college scholarships for qualifying students and Jefferson's financial assistance, you can finish your degree for less than you think.
Flexibility & Access
Build your own schedule with asynchronous options.
Degrees & Programs
BS in Behavorial & Health Services
Gain a foundation in developmental, abnormal, and counseling psychology, behavioral health policies, and behavioral and health services delivery approaches, preparing for entry-level positions and for a variety of graduate programs.
BS in Emergency Management
Gain essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively manage emergencies in various settings, including government agencies, healthcare, non-profit organizations and private industry.
BS in Health Insurance Management
Prepare to work in the complex and evolving health insurance and finance industry with a foundation in insurance law and company operations, health systems policy, healthcare finance and reimbursement, and leadership and management.
BS in Health Sciences
Gain critical thinking, data analysis and ethical decision-making skills for a clinical or non-clinical role in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, research labs or community agencies.
BS in Health Sciences - Health Professions Pathway
Prepare for a seamless transition into a health professions program such as nursing, respiratory therapy, laboratory science, medical imaging, biotechnology and cytology, by completing the prerequisite coursework in a structured, supportive and flexible online learning environment.
BS in Health Services Management
Develop knowledge and skills in health systems and policy, healthcare law and ethics, healthcare finance, public health and more as you prepare for entry-level management positions in the healthcare system.
BS in Health Studies
Gain a solid major core in health studies while designing your own curriculum covering topics such as health systems and policy, public health and epidemiology, and social determinants of health.
BS in Respiratory Therapy
Play a critical role in evaluating and treating patients with lung and heart problems while working in emergency rooms, intensive care units, nursing homes, outpatient clinics and sleep centers. (Note that the Degree Advancement program is offered fully online, while the Entry into Practice program is a more traditional program.)
Certificate in Healthcare Information Systems
Take a deep dive into the intersection of healthcare and information technology and learn to ensure quality, safety, security, and regulatory compliance in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Certificate in Medical Coding & Data Quality
Gain the skills for entry-level medical coding positions in a physician’s practice, hospital, rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, and other healthcare settings.
Certificate in Medical Practice Management
Prepare to manage and administer day-to-day operations of a health professional practice in both acute and ambulatory settings across the continuum of care.
