B.A. Degree with a Distributive Major in Health Care Administration

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Marshalltown Community College, Iowa Valley Community College District. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Marshalltown Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at MCC can can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through BVU.

Major requirements:
PHIL/RELI 336 - Professional Ethics
PSYC 389 - Intro to Counseling ..............................................................PSY 245 Intro to Counseling Theories or PSY 246 Intro to Counseling Skills
SCWK 350 - Social Welfare Programs & Policies
SOCI 380 - Methods of Social Research I

6 credit hours from:
PSYC 329 - Psychology of Gender
PSYC 450 - Selected Topics in Psychology
PSYC 364 - Industrial Psychology.......................................................................PSY 212 - Psychology of Human and Work Relations
PSYC 369 - Psychology of Personality

15 credit hours from:
SCWK 351 - Aging in American Society
SCWK 352 - Child and Family Welfare
SCWK 353 - Social Intervention with Families
SCWK 375 - Selected Topics in Social Work
SCWK 381 - Methods of Social Research II
SOCI 301 - Human Services in Rural Communities
SOCI 302 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOCI 361 - Racism & Sexism in American Life
SOCI 450 - Topics in Sociology

3 credit hours from:
HCAD - Practicum in Health Care Administration
SOCI 450 - Practicum in Human Services
PSYC 495 - Internship (transfer)..........................................................................PSY 941 - Psychology Practicum
PSYC/SOCI/SCWK - Upper Level Elective

9 credit hours of business with 3 credit hours at 300/400 level

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies Marshalltown Site at 866.449.7056 or 3700 S Center Street, Marshalltown, Iowa 50158.