2006-2007
General Education
The general education component of the curriculum is designed to provide a broad understanding of self, others, community and society. Liberal arts and sciences help develop reflective and critical thinking, leading to intellectual and emotional growth, thus, building a foundation for professional competence in a specialized healthcare field.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jefferson College of Health Sciences' primary purpose is to prepare ethical, knowledgeable, competent and caring healthcare professionals. The College provides educational opportunities for career advancement, employment mobility and lifelong learning adapted to the healthcare environment. College curriculum integrates theory, innovative practice and technology in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings.
To meet the demands for cost-effectiveness, expanded access and higher quality care, healthcare delivery systems are constantly changing. Healthcare practitioners that have an interdisciplinary outlook and possess multiple skills are prepared to excel in this dynamic environment.
One component of the Jefferson College of Health Sciences curriculum for achieving excellence in education is Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS). Healthcare practitioners taking IDS courses gain an awareness and knowledge of other disciplines while working together as a healthcare team.
Distance Learning
In an effort to make education more accessible, Jefferson College of Health Sciences provides high quality courses in a format that helps eliminate time and location constraints. These distance learning courses take advantage of a variety of teaching and learning formats and technologies. The content of distance learning courses is the same as traditional classroom-based courses.
The mission of the Distance Learning program at Jefferson College of Health Sciences is to expand the availability of educational opportunities by breaking down the barriers of time and place for students preparing for healthcare professions and to assist in meeting the lifelong learning needs of healthcare professionals. To accomplish this, the College offers a variety of distance learning opportunities in general education as well as professional program areas and Continuing Education.
Distance learning courses have fewer class meetings and utilize technology to provide alternatives to the in-class lecture and face-to-face student/faculty and student/student interaction. A strong student commitment and the ability to pursue academic goals outside a traditional classroom setting are necessary to be successful in a distance learning course.
The College offers distance learning courses that utilize multiple methods of instructional delivery and student interaction. These courses may combine online components with video or other media or may be in a total online format. The learning format used depends on the individual course. A variety of courses are available, and the course offerings will vary each semester. |
