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Jefferson College of Health Sciences requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Jefferson College of Health Sciences accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Jefferson College of Health Sciences has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 41% of students who start college at Jefferson College of Health Sciences complete all the credits required within six years.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Jefferson College of Health Sciences may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Jefferson College of Health Sciences?

Jefferson College of Health Sciences has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a lanuage requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Jefferson College of Health Sciences directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Jefferson College of Health Sciences

When choosing a major, Jefferson College of Health Sciences students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Jefferson College of Health Sciences.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Jefferson College of Health Sciences does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Jefferson College of Health Sciences

Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferson College of Health Sciences

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Does Jefferson College of Health Sciences Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Jefferson College of Health Sciences does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Jefferson College of Health Sciences Have An Online Program?

✅ Jefferson College of Health Sciences has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Jefferson College of Health Sciences Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Jefferson College of Health Sciences offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Jefferson College of Health Sciences Have An Honors Program?

❌ Jefferson College of Health Sciences does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Jefferson College of Health Sciences Require Internships?

🟨 Jefferson College of Health Sciences does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Jefferson College of Health Sciences

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Jefferson College of Health Sciences Library

The main library on campus is the JCHS Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Jefferson College of Health Sciences

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Jefferson College of Health Sciences have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Jefferson College of Health Sciences does not have any ROTC programs.

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