NSU Health Services Management BS Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management
Catalog Year 2025-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for PUBLIC HEALTH
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Community College Course |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
SEM 101, 102, 201 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
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ENG 112 or 113 |
3 |
ENG 102 |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities |
3 |
General Education |
Two different disciplines |
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Any UCGS Humanities |
3 |
General Education |
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PSY 200 |
3 |
PSY 210 |
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Any UCGS History |
3 |
HIS 100 Level |
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BIO 101 |
4 |
BIO 100, BIO 100L |
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Any UCGS Math |
3-5 |
MTH 151, 131, 132, or 153 |
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Any transfer courses |
6-8 |
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HLT 228 |
3 |
HED 100, PED 100 |
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HLT 230 |
3 |
FSN 110 |
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Select courses |
9+ |
Clinic or Social Science Focus |
BIO/HLT/SOC courses |
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ACC 211, 212, ECO 201, ENG 210, ENG 285, CST 100 |
9+ |
Required for major |
Recommended at VCCS |
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Additional courses |
9-15 |
World language, additional requirements |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-62 |
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Complete at Norfolk State University |
Credits |
Notes |
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Cultural courses |
6 |
HIS 335, HIS 336, HIS 371, HRP 320, ENG 383, MUS 234 |
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HSM 300, 300L |
4 |
Health Services Management/Lab |
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HRP 310 |
3 |
Current Trends in Health Care |
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HSM 311 |
3 |
Legal Aspects and Ethics |
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HSM 331 |
4 |
Health Financial Management |
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BUS 365 |
3 |
Organizational Behavior |
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HSM 368 |
3 |
Healthcare Marketing |
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HSM 387 |
3 |
Population Health |
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HSM 397 |
3 |
Healthcare Information Systems |
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HSM 451 |
3 |
Comprehensive Health Planning |
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HSM 454 |
3 |
Long Term Care Administration |
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HSM 460 |
3 |
Public Health Administration |
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HSM 470 |
3 |
Managerial Epidemiology |
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HSM 494 |
6 |
Internship |
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HSM 497 |
3 |
Problems and Research |
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Free Electives |
6 |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Earn transfer associate degree in Public Health.
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Minimum 2.0 GPA.
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Maximum 63 credits transfer.
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No letter of intent required.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://www.nsu.edu/transfer
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Admission: By May 1
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FAFSA: By October 1
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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A grade of C or higher required for all HSM courses.
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Students must take HSM 300/300L as prerequisites.
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Create schedule for all required courses.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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The curriculum emphasizes the business side of healthcare.
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Program is offered fully online.
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Program offers internship in last year.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree: Satisfies lower-division requirements.
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Credit for Prior Learning: All credits transfer.
Is This College Right For Me?
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NSU ranked as Top 20 HBCU.
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On-campus housing available.
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Military-friendly institution.
Did You Know That…
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Completing Associate satisfies lower division requirements.
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Exceeding 90 credits may exhaust financial aid.
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Health service managers oversee operations of health care facilities. Program prepares for advanced education. Explore careers at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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Healthcare Management Degree Guide ranked BS.HSM as most affordable.
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Study.com ranked BS.HSM as #5 best programs.
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80% graduated within six years.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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NSU accepts 90% of applicants.
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Average GPA is 2.9.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Graduates with 3.0+ GPA eligible for M.H.A. program.
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Students from other disciplines can add HSM as double major.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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Complete internship for field training.
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Internship does not meet LTCA licensure requirements.