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Where do you want to be in five years? University Center can help get you there. It’s easy to finish or start a degree in Sioux Falls; check out our state university's full/hybrid degree and/or certificate programs with flexible class schedules below! Want more information? Send us a request for more information and take the next step toward starting or finishing your college degree!

16 Programs Found

Title	Type	University	Field
Applied Gerontology-NOTE: Program Delivery at UC Under Review	Associate	NSU	Health Sciences
A.A. in Applied Gerontology degree program is designed to prepare students for employment with business and organizations serving the elderly and it is structured to provide the beginning foundation for a bachelor’s degree in the field. The program is planned as a holistic approach to aging encompassing the physical, mental, social and spiritual domains of human experience.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)	Graduate	SDSU	Health Sciences
The purpose of the Doctor in Nursing Practice program is to prepare Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to transform clinical practice as expert clinicians and leaders with a special focus on rural and underserved populations. In addition to delivering evidence-based direct patient care at an advanced practice level to individuals across the lifespan in primary care settings, graduates of the DNP program will learn skills needed to produce and implement valuable evidence to guide practice and are prepared to work collaboratively with rural communities in an effort to reduce health disparities. Learn more about Application and Admission today!
Health Care Coding	Certificate	DSU	Health Sciences
Certificate: Health Care Coding prepares students with entry-level skills needed to code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Principles in ICD-9-CM coding, CPT coding, and third-party reimbursement is emphasized. The courses within the Health Care Coding Certificate program are also applicable to the A.S. in Health Information Technology and the B.S. in Health Information Administration and students may wish to progress into those programs. The Health Care Coding Certificate program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Click here for more detailed program information
Health Information Administration	Bachelor	DSU	Health Sciences
B.S. Health Information Administration prepares students with the administrative knowledge and skills, as well as the technical skills, necessary for a health information/medical records professional in a variety of health care facilities and agencies. Graduates are qualified to serve as entry level health information administrators, who are responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. HIM professionals work in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers. The B.S. Health Information Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Click here for more detailed program information
Health Information Technology	Associate	DSU	Health Sciences
A.S. Health Information Technology prepares students to serve as entry-level health information/medical records professionals in hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities and agencies. These graduates perform technical duties vital to the operation of a medical record department in any health care facility. This degree program has the added benefit of being the first step toward a 4-year degree in health information administration (B.S. in HIA). The A.S. Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Click here for more detailed program information
Health Sciences	Bachelor	USD	Health Sciences
B.S. Health Sciences is a dynamic major that is interdisciplinary in nature and provides flexible options that allow students to prepare for many kinds of careers related to health. The major provides the opportunity for students with a general but unfocused interest in the health professions to explore the many opportunities in the field and to develop the knowledge, values and interpersonal skills needed to be successful in today's health and human service settings. The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences will qualify students for entry into graduate programs in a specific health profession, entry-level employment in health care or health care related positions and educational mobility for individuals who wish to advance their education. Some of the additional components of the program are: Background Checks (DCI and FBI) paid for by the student, Immunizations Records (Influenza, etc.), CPR Certification (either already earned or in process), and significant time spent doing service learning related to the field of study. The HSC 305, HSC 350, and HSC 380 courses require a background check, be certified in CPR (Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer), and proof of immunizations (See Program Requirements) Also, the program has over five pathways to choose from! Click here for more detailed program information
M.S. Administration – Alcohol & Drug Studies	Graduate	USD	Health Sciences
Master of Science in Administration – Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies specialization provides theoretical knowledge regarding the nature, etiology, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug issues and provides a multidisciplinary approach for career opportunities. Click here for more detailed program information
M.S. Administration – Health Services Administration Specialization	Graduate	USD	Health Sciences
Master of Science in Administration – Health Services Administration Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Health Services Administration specialization provides education in advanced health care systems, health planning and marketing, advanced health care management, and includes a health care practicum. Click here for more detailed program information
M.S. Administration – Long-Term Care Administration Specialization	Graduate	USD	Health Sciences
Master of Science in Administration – Long-Term Care Administration Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Long-Term Care Administration Specialization helps build a career that offers security, status, high income, and most importantly, the satisfaction of helping others. Click here for more detailed program information
M.S. Nursing	Graduate	SDSU	Health Sciences
M.S. Nursing prepares nurses for leadership roles through advanced study in clinical areas and specialization in selected areas. Click here for more detailed program information
Nursing	Bachelor	USD	Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is designed to provide the specialized knowledge and skills needed to meet the increasingly complex demands of the nursing profession. The learning experience provides a rich and unique environment: Faculty members are registered nurse educators offering academic expertise and real-world experience from a variety of clinical areas; Simulation classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment; and Interactive learning modules. USD's long-standing relationships with numerous clinical agencies ensure ample opportunities for excellent clinical educational experiences. Click here for more detailed program information
Nursing (Accelerated)	Bachelor	SDSU	Health Sciences
B.S. Nursing (Accelerated) facilitates completion of a baccalaureate degree for students interested in a career change into nursing who have already completed a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing area. Click here for more detailed program information
Nursing (Standard)	Bachelor	SDSU	Health Sciences
B.S. Nursing (Standard) – the standard option leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in nursing. The program offers a combination of lecture and hands-on experiences that teach students to practice nursing with expertise, professionalism, and a passion for helping others. Pre-nursing students apply to the nursing major in September when all pre-requisites are completed or in progress. The Sioux Falls standard option nursing program begins each January and is completed in five consecutive semesters, which includes two summers. Click here for more detailed program information
Ph.D. Nursing	Graduate	SDSU	Health Sciences
Ph.D. Nursing prepares nurse scientists to assume roles as health care researchers, faculty, and health care administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in underserved and rural populations. Click here for more detailed program information
Respiratory Care	Associate	DSU	Health Sciences
A.S. Respiratory Care focuses on the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the development of these deficiencies. Career opportunities exist in a wide variety of health care facilities or in scientific environments. This degree program has the added benefit of being the first step toward a 4-year degree in respiratory care (B.S. in RC). Click here for more detailed program information
Respiratory Care	Bachelor	DSU	Health Sciences
B.S. Respiratory Care is an allied health profession in which Respiratory Therapists (RTs) specialize in the assessment and treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular pathologies. RTs are specialists in airway management, mechanical ventilation, blood acid/base balance, and critical care medicine. They work closely with other medical disciplines such as physicians, nurses, physical therapists, etc. Click here for more detailed program information

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Posted: September 15, 2016

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