Nursing & Health Sciences

The Department of Nursing offers two pathways for earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. The B.S.N. Prelicensure Track is for students who want to become nurses. The R.N.-to-B.S.N. completion track is for registered nurses (RNs) who already have an associate degree or a diploma in nursing, and who want to take the necessary courses to earn their bachelor's degree. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Newberry College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
 

The BSN Prelicensure Track at Newberry College is a four-year degree program. Students take foundation courses during their first year of study at Newberry College, followed by two years of upper-division courses. The program is offered in partnership with over 30 hospitals throughout the state, so students have a variety of learning experiences with expert nurses, both in the classroom and in the clinical setting. The Nursing program is approved by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina, so graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination to become registered nurses. 

Nursing (Prelicensure Track)

The Health Science major offers a broad-based curriculum that is ideal for students interested in health-related careers but who don't need the specialized focus required of other science majors. The major also is structured to satisfy the prerequisites for entry into most Allied Health programs.

Health Science majors can explore a wide variety of lucrative job opportunities in fields that will continue to grow over the next 10 years. (Some career paths may require further training or certification beyond the undergraduate degree so be sure to discuss your areas of interest with your faculty advisor.) 

Majors:

Health Science

The Bachelor of Science program in public health encompasses disciplines such as epidemiology, biostatistics, health services administration, environmental health, social and behavioral sciences, and health policy. The program is offered in a hybrid format, with core education courses offered on-campus and major curriculum available online from experts in the public health field. Students will benefit not only from in-depth technical knowledge, but also from a versatile foundation in the liberal arts in Newberry’s student-centered campus community.

The Bachelor of Science program in nutrition will offer core curriculum on campus, followed by online nutrition courses beginning in the second semester of your junior year. This format will allow you to work in the field and gain clinical experience alongside your coursework. Complementary minors include biology, chemistry and health care management.