Regents approve new health-related programs
Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007
MADISON, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved three new health-related academic programs.
The board approved a new bachelor's degree in health sciences at The University of South Dakota, which will be offered starting in the fall of 2008.
Some 80 students are expected to be enrolled in the major by 2013.
"This degree will address projected workforce shortages by preparing more students for employment in many health-related positions, as well as qualifying others for postgraduate training in specific health professions, such as physical or occupational therapy, dentistry, physician assistant studies, and chiropractic," USD President James Abbott said in a release.
Also approved were a 12 credit-hour certificate in applied gerontology at Northern State University in Aberdeen, and an 18 credit-hour minor in health at Black Hills State University in Spearfish.
Regents President Harvey Jewett said the new programs will prepare South Dakota students for employment in high-need fields.
The board approved a new bachelor's degree in health sciences at The University of South Dakota, which will be offered starting in the fall of 2008.
Some 80 students are expected to be enrolled in the major by 2013.
"This degree will address projected workforce shortages by preparing more students for employment in many health-related positions, as well as qualifying others for postgraduate training in specific health professions, such as physical or occupational therapy, dentistry, physician assistant studies, and chiropractic," USD President James Abbott said in a release.
Also approved were a 12 credit-hour certificate in applied gerontology at Northern State University in Aberdeen, and an 18 credit-hour minor in health at Black Hills State University in Spearfish.
Regents President Harvey Jewett said the new programs will prepare South Dakota students for employment in high-need fields.
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