Online Bachelor of General Studies in Health Sciences from LSU Alexandria
Interdisciplinary program with customizable coursework
Designed for career advancement in the healthcare field
Prepares graduates for roles such as healthcare administrator, healthcare communications specialist, and epidemiologist
Provides a strong foundation for clinical programs or graduate study
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
May 25, 2026
Classes begin
Jun 29, 2026
I have no college credits
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
- Complete high school Core curriculum for college readiness in place at time of high school graduation
- Not be required to take more than one developmental course
- Have a high school grade point average of at least 2.0
- Meet one of the following:
- Have an ACT composite of 20 or higher
- Have a high school Core grade point average of at least 2.0
I have some college credits
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
- Have earned a transferable associate degree or higher
- Have earned at least 18 hours of college-level credit, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0
- Have earned at least 12 hours of college-level credit from LSUE or CLTCC Bridge Program, including a college-level English and college-level mathematics course, with a grade of “C” or higher in each, and an overall GPA of at least 2.0.
- If the above are not met, meet freshman admission requirements and be in good standing with their previous institution
Transfer Credits: LSUA processes transfer credits in accordance with campus policies at the time the courses were taken. Prior to 2020, LSUA did not have a course repeat policy that excluded grades from GPA calculations. As a result, your stated GPA at LSUA may be affected, which could impact your admission decision.
Tuition
LSUA's online programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $10,200
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $40,800
- Total cost with fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits or industry credentials earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
With LSU Alexandria’s online Bachelor of General Studies in Health Sciences, you can take your healthcare career to the next level by completing a flexible health sciences program that allows you to customize your degree to meet your specific career goals.
What Will I Learn?
Students who graduate with an online health sciences degree will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to begin entry-level healthcare positions.
Topics covered in this program include:
- An introduction to the history of health care; financial aspects of health care; providers of health care; legal and ethical issues of health care; and health care as a profession
- The study of concepts in client care interactions
- A course designed to enable the student to understand and interpret complex medical terms by learning prefixes, suffixes, and root elements commonly used in a clinical setting
- An overview of the basic principles and techniques for measuring, monitoring, reporting, and improving the delivery and management of healthcare services
- An overview of the rapidly changing healthcare environment and the challenges it poses for managers and supervisors
- Applied microeconomics covering the determinants of supply and demand for health care, markets for physician services, nurses, hospital services, medical education, and health insurance; the role of government in medical care and health insurance
- Study of various ethical and legal issues that arise in professions with responsibility for management of the care of the elderly
Courses
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
HESC 1003: Introduction to the Health Care System |
1 |
HESC 1004: Client Care Interactions |
2 |
HESC 1010: Health Terminology for Health Professionals OR HESC 1400: Health Care Language Applications |
3 |
HESC 3200: Quality Management |
3 |
HESC 4600: Healthcare Administration |
3 |
HESC 4610: Health Sciences Internship |
3 |
ECON 4421: Healthcare Economics |
3 |
FINC 4718: Corporate Finance for Health Care |
3 |
PHIL 3025: Medical Ethics and Law |
3 |
POLI 4012: Politics and Policy of Elder Health Care |
3 |
Must complete 39 general education credits including 9 credits in natural sciences, 9 credits in humanities, 6 credits in English composition, 6 credits in analytical reasoning, 6 credits in social sciences, and 3 credits in arts.
Must complete 24 credit hours in enrichment blocks.
Must complete 30 credit hours of electives.
Careers
Designed for those who want an interdisciplinary education, students who complete the program are prepared to advance their careers in the healthcare industry by qualifying for exciting opportunities such as a healthcare administrator, healthcare communications specialist, and epidemiologist.
Career Opportunities
- Healthcare Administrator
- Healthcare Communications Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Epidemiologist
