Online Health Promotion Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of General Studies is a general degree that can be used for entry into a wide variety of occupations. The BGS degree serves as a bridge to numerous graduate degree programs and prepares you for employment in areas not requiring specific baccalaureate degrees. The area of emphasis or concentration can be tailored to prepare you for entry into a particular career area. Concentrations that can be accessed electronically through the Virtual College include, but are not limited to:
Business Communication
Child Development
Education
General Business
Geography/GIS
Gerontology
Health Promotion
Historical Studies
Human Services
Information Networking and Telecommunications
Justice Studies
Military Specialties
Music
Organizational Leadership
Political Leadership and Public Service
Psychological Studies
Tourism & Hospitality Management

Entry Requirements

Applicants should complete high school or equivalent

International Applicants
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You as an international student must meet minimum English proficiency requirements before beginning coursework at Fort Hays State University.

TOEFL (paper-based version) - 500 +
TOEFL (computer-based version) - 173 +
TOEFL (internet-based version) - 61 +
IELTS - 5.5 +
iTEP - 4

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If you want to build upon your career in nursing with a focus on Case Management, Grantham offers an online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Case Management. And through the convenience of our 100% online MSN program, you can go to work on your education – when and where you choose.

The program focuses on current trends in:

Leadership and management
Human diversity and social issues
Health promotion and disease prevention
Research and global, evidence-based practice

Please note: All MSN students need to complete a Major Applied Research Paper (MARP) and participate in a Practicum at the end of their specialization program for their final research seminar.

MSN Case Management Program Outcomes
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Utilize the basic conceptions of Case Management when planning and implementing patient care.

Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of advanced nursing care to diverse populations.

Incorporate concepts of advanced health assessment and pathophysiology in making nursing diagnoses and decisions about educational and therapeutic interventions.

Design nursing care for a clinical or community-based population based on biophysical, psychosocial and organizational sciences.

Demonstrate professional and high level communication skills when involved in peer review, advocacy for patients and families, reporting of errors and professional writing.

Function in a leadership role when collaborating with team(s) to generate knowledge that supports evidence-based practice and improves healthcare outcomes.

Apply theory and researched-based knowledge from nursing and the sciences in leading the interdisciplinary team to design, coordinate and evaluate the delivery of care.

Entry Requirements

For admission into Grantham University's MSN program, you must have the following:

An earned Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Valid RN License as indicated by Date of Issue

Nurses educated outside the United States, who are eligible to practice as an RN in the United States, must:

- Have an earned baccalaureate degree in nursing that equates to a U.S. baccalaureate degree

- Be CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) certified and pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse)

Other Fees

Graduation Fee - $100

Technology Fee - $35 per 8-week term

Transcript - $10

International Shipping Fee - $50 per course

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The courses in the Corporate Wellness specialization are designed to cover health and wellness education concepts that address how to create an optimal mind, body and spirit approach to health and wellness through research and practice. Researchers and practitioners who specialize in corporate wellness are essential in higher education, preventative health care, community health care, wellness coaching, the fitness industry, and even in government agencies. In this specialization, you will explore health and wellness education research with an emphasis on practical approaches to corporate industry dealing with worksite health promotion, public preventative health services, and current topics in corporate fitness and wellness.

Entry Requirements

Admission to our master's degree program in Education requires a conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

Average book cost per course: $110

Learning Management Fee (one-time per program): $250

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This BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies degree is delivered by distance learning and will provide you with a critical, comprehensive and interdisciplinary preparation for multi-professional work in the early childhood sector.

The programme will enable you to gain knowledge, understanding and a critical appreciation of the development, needs and experience of young children. With a holistic appreciation of the factors that influence the experience of childhood you will develop a critical understanding of the nature of the development and care of children, including theoretical perspectives of child development, issues of health and health promotion, the sociology of childhood, early years legislation and global inequalities in childhood. As a graduate in early childhood studies you will have achieved a foundation for both employment and further study in the early years field.

Entry Requirements

For the full list of qualifications covered by the UCAS tariff and the associated points please check the UCAS website

Please note we would normally expect candidates will have at least a Grade C in English and Maths GCSE. (Most programmes accept Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number and Communication as equivalent to GCSE Maths and English). If there is a requirement for any other subject-specific GCSEs please see above.

As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required for entry to a course. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in the candidate's application (particularly their personal statement) and may ask candidates to attend an interview or submit a piece of work to help us decide on their eligibility for the course. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team is able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.

Overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

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The BA (Hons) Early Childhood with Psychology degree was designed to incorporate the theory and understanding of the development, needs and experience of young children with child psychology, and to prepare students for working in supportive roles with children and families.

Modules explore how children and childhood are understood from a range of academic and professional perspectives, and look at the philosophies, beliefs and attitudes that inform these perspectives.

With a holistic appreciation of the factors that influence the experience of childhood, you will develop a critical understanding of the nature of the development and care of children, including theoretical perspectives of child development, issues of health and health promotion, the sociology of childhood, early years legislation and global inequalities in childhood.

The interdisciplinary nature of the degree offers you a unique understanding and set of skills in the areas of early childhood education and psychology.

Entry Requirements

240 UCAS points from a recognised Level 3 qualification

A level
BTEC
Or Access to HE Diploma (Pass or higher)

For the full list of qualifications covered by the UCAS tariff and the associated points please check the UCAS website

Please note we would normally expect candidate will have at least a Grade C in English and Maths GCSE. (Most programmes accept Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number and Communication as equivalent to GCSE Maths and English).

We accept a range of qualifications from across the world. Please see our for information on country specific entry requirements. If candidate's country is not listed on the pages, we still welcome candidate's application and please include detailed information about candidate's studies. It is important to note that as an international student candidate will need to meet both our academic and English language entry requirements to gain entry to our undergraduate courses.

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