Health Services, BS
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / major
- Format
- online,In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Allied Health
Program Contact
- Dr. Kristine Kraft
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Professor, Director of School
330-972-6516
Overview
Flexible. Career-Focused. Built for Your Future.
Whether you’re just beginning college, transferring credits, or exploring a new direction, the Health Services degree at The University of Akron is designed to help you move forward with confidence.
Choose the path that fits your goals:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree options
- Flexible for first-time students and transfer students
- Designed for future health care professionals
- Opportunities to combine classroom learning with hands-on clinical experiences
- Pathways that can lead directly into the workforce or continued education
Personalize your pathway with credentials in:
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Radiologic Technology
- Medical Coding & Reimbursement
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Assisting
Some clinical pathways and add-on programs require additional acceptance through partner organizations.
At The University of Akron, the Health Services degree is built for flexibility — because no two students have the same journey.
Great Fit For Students Who:
- Want to start quickly in health care
- Need a flexible degree pathway
- Have transfer credits or prior coursework
- Want to combine academic study with hands-on training
- Are exploring clinical and non-clinical health careers
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the University of Akron.
Career Outcomes
This will allow students to pursue entry-level employment in a health care setting or advance in their current career.
Core Classes
15 Required Credits
Complete just 15 credits of Health Services coursework and customize the rest to fit your goals.
100% Flexible Learning
Online Option
Earn your degree entirely online while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.
Transfer Student Friendly
Credit Flexibility
Bring in transfer credit and prior learning to accelerate your path to graduation.