B.S. in Health Sciences


Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The 128-credit B.S. In Health Science is designed for students seeking entry- level positions in the health field, as well as those interested in advancing their educational and career opportunities in the health professions. Students with an associate's degree or transfer students are encouraged to apply. The B.S. degree in Health Science addresses the needs of a number of health fields that are moving toward mandatory B.S. preparation for employment. The B.S. degree in Health Science addresses the needs of a number of health fields that are moving towards mandatory B.S. preparation for employment. The degree offers students flexibility and a variety of content options from which to choose. Students can create concentrations in a number of areas including business, global health and wellness. As the program grows, other areas of concentration will be considered including: minority health, women’s health, advanced epidemiology, environmental health and global health issues. In addition to preparing students for a broad array of careers in the health field, this degree will ready them for graduate work in a number of areas including public health and business. 


Required Courses

Credits
OS 1 

1
COS 50

3
English 16, 16x 

3
English 61-64

6
Philosophy 61, 62 

6
Hist 1, 2
6
Anthro 4, 5; Econ 1, 2  
6
Poli Sci 11; Psy 3; Soc 3
3
Biol 3/4 *  

8
Math 15 or 16 *
3/4
Spe 3  
3
Total 
45/46 cr

 

Ancillary Courses

Credits
Additionally, other science courses are mandatory which we have described as the ancillary courses.   
Bio 101 

3
Bio 131/132  

7
Math 100

3
Chem 3X/4X  

8
Total 
21 cr

 

Major Courses 

Credits
HSC 300 Introduction to the Health Professions  

3
HSC 310 Epidemiology

3
HSC 320 Environmental Health Issues

3
HSC 330 Intro to Research in the Health Professions  

3
HSC 340 Wellness and Nutrition  

3
HSC 490 Practicum
3
SS 156 Eval of Health, Fitness & Motor Beh 
3
SS 190 Neuroscience  
3
and 6 cr from:

NSG 184 Health Needs of Diverse Popu     
3
NSG 188 Holistic Health 
3
NSG 182 AIDS  
3
PSY 124 Cross-Cultural Issues 
3
SW 116 Human Diversity (prereq Anthro 5) 
3
OT 302 Work & Productivity      
3
Total 
30 cr

 

Electives (31-32 cr)
This program has been designed to give students concentration options within the degree.  Areas of concentration could include global health, wellness or business.  Electives leading to a concentration area within the degree will be guided by the student and her/his advisor.