Healthcare and Helping Professions Programs

Online Bachelor's Completion Programs

Transform lives and advance your career with the University of South Carolina Palmetto College’s comprehensive Healthcare and Helping Professions degree programs. Whether you’re aiming to optimize health data with the BA in Health Informatics from USC Upstate, or pursue a career in human services with the BS from USC Beaufort, our programs are designed to prepare you for impactful roles in the healthcare and helping professions. Dive into the dynamic fields of nursing with the RN/BSN program at USC Upstate, or explore the depths of psychology with options available at USC Beaufort and USC Aiken. Enhance community well-being with a BA or BS in Public Health or understand societal dynamics with the BA in Sociology from USC Beaufort. With a focus on practical experience and interdisciplinary learning, USC Palmetto College equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in diverse and rewarding careers dedicated to improving lives and communities.


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Find Your Healthcare and Helping Professions Degree
Choose from eight online bachelor’s degree completion programs in education.







Health
Informatics







The Online Bachelor of Arts in Health Informatics at USC Upstate prepares students to manage biomedical data systems, focusing on health information systems, data analysis, EHR, and data security, to enhance patient care and benefit healthcare organizations.







Human
Services







The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Human Services combines sociology and psychology coursework with 360 hours of internships, preparing students for diverse careers in mental health, community organizations, and other settings where they provide essential services and support.







Nursing
(RN / BSN)







The Online Bachelor of Science in Nursing at USC Upstate prepares licensed nurses with an associate's degree for advanced careers in healthcare, offering a one-year program with an option to earn up to 6 graduate credits towards a Master’s in Nursing, accredited by the CCNE.







Psychology
B.A.







The University of South Carolina Beaufort's 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and mental processes, preparing graduates for diverse careers in counseling, social work, medicine, law, and more with a focus on practical applications and integration of psychology subfields.







Psychology
B.S.







The University of South Carolina Aiken's Bachelor of Science in Psychology equips students with ethical reasoning, quantitative literacy, intercultural competence, and applied experiences, preparing them for diverse careers or graduate programs through a virtual learning environment with real-world applications.







Public Health
B.A.







The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Public Health equips students for interdisciplinary roles in community outreach, policy development, and education, focusing on designing, implementing, and evaluating health interventions and aligning with national health education standards.







Public Health
B.S.







The University of South Carolina Beaufort’s 100% online Bachelor of Science in Public Health focuses on technical skills and quantitative analysis, preparing students for research and technical roles in public health, while aligning with national standards and enabling advancement in natural and environmental sciences.







Sociology







The University of South Carolina Beaufort's 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Sociology equips students to analyze and understand complex social issues related to gender, race, education, crime, and more, through a deep exploration of social stratification, organization, and change.

Six core areas of study offered through USC Palmetto College

 29+
Bachelor's
Completion
Programs

Communications

Public Service

Healthcare and Helping Professions

3,778+
online bachelor's
degree graduates

$250
per credit hour
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  Palmetto College was a great fit for me. I feel like if I can do it, anyone can do it. I am busy as well, work full time, have three children, and I was able to do it. So, if I can do it, you can too!

Chan Samreth

Chan Samreth, '18 BS
Nursing

Accessible. Affordable. Flexible.

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