Program Admission
The Health Services Core and Specialty prerequisites must be completed prior to consideration for admission. Until an admission decision has been made, the student will be in a Pre-Specialty status. Admission decisions will be based on a minimum 2.75 GPA overall at USI. The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA), Degree Completion or Generalist options are also available should the student prefer.
To be considered for admission to the Health Services program, students must complete the following requirements:
- Acceptance to the University of Southern Indiana. To apply to the University, you must complete an admission application with USI Admission. Health Services applications will not be considered for admission until the student has applied to and been accepted to the University.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale).
- Make sure you meet the prerequisites and admission requirements as stated above before applying.
- Submit an application to the USI Health Services Program by:
- March 1st - for Fall admission of the current year.
- October 1st - for Spring admission of the following year.
- A Mandatory orientation meeting will be held upon acceptance into the program. Information of the meeting will be provided in the acceptance letter. The process below will be explained in the meeting.
- Once you are accepted into the Health Services program, you will need to complete the following Castle Branch requirements before applying for an HP480 Internship:
Questions? Email College of Nursing and Health Professions
USI Health Services Program
College of Nursing and Health Professions
8600 University Boulevard, HP 2145
Evansville, Indiana 47712
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Health Services majors are required to complete one specialty area: Gerontology, Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness or Public Health. Recommended and required pre-admission courses for each specialty area are listed below.
Recommended Pre-Admission Courses
ENG 210: Technical Writing
Required Pre-Admission Courses (not included in hours count for major)
PSY 201: Introduction to Psychology
Math 111: College Algebra or
Math 114: Quantitative Reasoning
Required Pre-Admission Health Services Core Courses (15 hours; C or better is required)
HP 211: The Health Care Delivery System
GERO 215: Gerontology
PH 284: Public Health
The following courses may be taken after admission to one of the specialty tracks:
HP 302: Biostatistics
HP 356: Ethics and Health Care
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Recommended Pre-Admission Courses
ENG 210: Technical Writing
CIS 151: Computer Applications in Business
Required Pre-Admission Courses (not included in hours for major)
HP 115: Medical Terminology
Math 111: College Algebra or
Math 114: Quantitative Reasoning
Required Pre-Admission Health Services Core Courses (15 hours; C or better is required)
HP 211: The Health Care Delivery System
GERO 215: Gerontology
PH 284: Public Health
The following courses may be taken after admission to one of the specialty tracks:
HP 302: Biostatistics
HP 356: Ethics and Health Care
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Recommended Pre-Admission Courses
ENG 210: Technical Writing
BIOL 251: Environmental Conservation
CIS 151: Computer Applications in Business
Required Pre-Admission Courses (not included in hours count for major)
HP 115: Medical Terminology
Math 111: College Algebra or
Math 114: Quantitative Reasoning
Required Pre-Admission Health Services Core Courses (15 hours; C or better is required)
HP 211: The Health Care Delivery System
GERO 215: Gerontology
PH 284: Public Health
The following courses may be taken after admission to one of the specialty tracks:
HP 302: Biostatistics
HP 356: Ethics and Health Care
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