Paramedicine (BS Online Degree Completion Pathway)
As a paramedic, you come to the aid of the sick and injured in our communities. You make a difference in the lives of others. Make a change in your own life by completing a degree that recognizes your paramedic education. Creighton’s online Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine degree completion pathway is designed for practicing paramedic clinicians to advance their careers and reach professional goals.
Experience the entire program at your convenience. Course are delivered online, and most courses are presented in eight-week terms, easily allowing you to complete two courses per semester.
Program Details
Curriculum
A Creighton bachelor’s degree requires the completion of 128 semester credit hours. Forty-eight of these credit hours must be earned at Creighton University, including the final 32 hours, and a minimum of 15 credit hours must be earned in the major area of study.
After completing all coursework for degree completion, a total of 49 credit hours will be awarded as block credits, without tuition expense, to recognize your paramedic education and experience.
Admissions Requirements
Eligibility
- Successful completion of a paramedic education program with grade(s) of C or higher and a minimum GPA of 2.75
- Current National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Certification
- Experience that must include a minimum of 3 years of clinical paramedic practice
- Prior work success as a paramedic
How to Apply
- Application for admission will be submitted to Creighton University, College of Professional Studies
- Submission of official transcripts from all prior institutions attended, including high school and post-secondary institutions
- Copies of current NREMT paramedic certification and unencumbered state licenses/certifications
- Resume
- Personal statement that describes a) professional experience to date in EMS, b) motivation for pursuing a BS in Paramedicine degree and future goals, c) reason for selecting Creighton University
- Three recommendations addressing academic and personal attributes (instructor, employer, professional colleague)
Dates & Deadlines
Applications for the fall semester open on Aug. 1 of the prior year. For scholarship consideration, the earlier you complete your undergraduate application, the better. For up-to-date deadlines, visit our admissions page.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition rates are updated each year. Visit our financial aid site to learn more about the cost of attendance.
For questions about tuition, financial aid and scholarships, contact:
gpfinaid@creighton.edu
402.280.2731
Financial Aid
Creighton University's Financial Aid Office administers over $200,000,000 in student aid each year from federal, state, institutional and private sources.
To help make your undergraduate studies at Creighton University more affordable, we encourage you to file the FAFSA to apply for financial assistance. A variety of scholarships are also available.
Creighton University, paramedicine education program, conducts courses with curricula based on the current United States Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National EMS Education Standards and Guidelines. Learn more.
Andrew Lane, BS in Paramedicine Graduate
