GLENVILLE, W.Va.— Glenville State University has added a new program.
Board of Governors met this week where they approved the new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program.
The program is the reformation of an existing degree program within the College of Health Sciences in order more transparently prepare students for professional degrees.
University President, Mark A. Manchin said that he wants to see the university as the Beacon of Rural Healthcare in the state.
“I am extremely excited about this opportunity to improve healthcare in central WV,” Manchin said. “The ultimate goal is to prepare students to continue their healthcare education so that, one day, they will return to their rural communities and serve their friends and neighbors.”
The concentrations in the program include Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Chiropractic, and Pre-Athletic Training.
Dean of Health Sciences, Dr. Kevin Evans says he is proud to have the opportunity to serve not only West Virginia, but communities throughout Eastern United States.
“Developing this essential pipeline of prepared, driven student into strong graduate level programs throughout the East Coast could change the trajectory of medicine in these rural areas,” Dr. Evans said.
He has been an integral part of the process and worked with Dr. Meri Clements, Provost of GSU, to develop the challenging program to prepare and inspire the students to continue their education.
Clements said that the new program is going to give students the opportunity to have the knowledge and grow the university.
The program will be available to students in the Fall 2025. The program is designed to provide a transition that is smooth for the students when they go into their respective degrees in the medicine and allied health. Students will have the opportunity to get 44 credit hours of core foundational knowledge in healthcare, 32 credit hours of coursework to meet the typical prerequisite requirements for the specific professional health-related program and 14 credit hours of electives, which can either be general or restricted for any unique requirements and to strengthen their academic preparation.
You can go to the Glenville State University’s website here, to learn more about this program and other programs.