Distance Education

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center offers a variety of programs for students interested in pursuing their education via distance learning.

Academic Programs

School of Health Professions

• Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
• Medical Laboratory Science (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)
• Medical Laboratory Science (Second Degree B.S.)
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Finance and Economics
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics and Data Analytics
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Health Systems Engineering and Management
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration, Health Systems Policy and Management
• Graduate Certificates in Healthcare Administration, Long Term Care Administration
• Master of Science in Addiction Counseling
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
• Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
• Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional 
• Rehabilitation Sciences (Sc.D.)
• Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy, ScD

School of Nursing

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN
• Accelerated Second Degree BSN
• Accelerated Veteran to BSN
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Post-Master's Certificates in Nursing
• Interprofessional Graduate Certificates
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice, BSN to DNP
• Doctor of Nursing Practice

School of Population and Public Health

• Master of Public Health, Traditional
• Master of Public Health, Accelerated
• Certificate of Public Health

State Authorization for Distance

Education 

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. NC-SARA covers distance education learning, including most out-of-state field experiences. California is currently the only state that is not a NC-SARA member. As a public institution, TTUHSC is exempt from state oversight in California and not required to register with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

NC-SARA Approved (Red) and Non-Approved (Black) States:

Professional Licensure

NC-SARA does not cover state professional licensing requirements.  Please verify with your prospective program and state licensing board on eligibility.

State licensing board contact information by school and program:

• School of Health Professions (SHP)
• School of Medicine (SOM)
• School of Nursing (SON)
• School of Pharmacy (SOP)

Student Complaints

Student complaints should first be filed with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC). Students may ask the NC-SARA complaint resolution contact in the state in which the student is located for assistance