Health Sciences, BS
A Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students for entry-level roles in the healthcare field. The program includes coursework in biology, anatomy, physiology, and other health-related topics. Students get exposed to the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Upon graduation, employment opportunities await in private and public healthcare sectors including medical centers, community health clinics, government health departments, and fitness and wellness facilities.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the structure, function, and organization of healthcare systems, including public health agencies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
- Develop a solid foundation in the basic sciences relevant to health; including biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.
- Determine culturally competency and be able to provide healthcare services that are respectful of and responsive to the cultural and linguistic needs of diverse populations.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major-Related Courses | ||
| HA-101 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
| HA-135 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| HA-315 | Cultural Competency in Health Care | 3 |
| HA-330 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| HA-397 | Health Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| HC-126 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HC-208 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PH-111 | Public Health I | 3 |
| PH-116 | Race, Ethnicity, and Health | 3 |
| PH-205 | Introduction to Global Health Issues | 3 |
| Major-Related Courses Subtotal | 30 | |
| Major Area Electives | 30 | |
| General Education and Related Courses | ||
| EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
| EN-121 | Analytical Thinking, Writing & Research | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 | |
| LA-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| LA-102 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| LA-122 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| LA-255 | Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| MA-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| MA-135 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| Major Related Sciences | ||
| SC-114 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| SC-114L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| SC-116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SC-116L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| SC-118 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| SC-118L | Principles of Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| SC-130 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| SC-130L | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| Major Related Sciences Subtotal | 16 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 12 | |
| Open Electives | 6 | |
| General Education and Related Courses Subtotal | 61 | |
Total Credits 121
Academic Requirements
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses for progression in the major: HA-101 Introduction to Health Care, HC-126 Medical Terminology, HC-208 Pathophysiology, PH-116 Race, Ethnicity, and Health, PH-205 Introduction to Global Health Issues , SC-114 Human Anatomy and Physiology I, SC-114L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab, SC-116 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, SC-116L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab SC-118 Principles of Microbiology, SC-118L Principles of Microbiology Lab, SC-130 General Chemistry, SC-130L General Chemistry Lab, and HA-397 Health Sciences Capstone.
Recommended Sequence
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HA-101 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
| HC-126 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| EN-111 | College Writing and Critical Analysis | 3 |
| MA-115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| LA-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HA-135 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| PH-111 | Public Health I | 3 |
| SC-114 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| SC-114L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| MA-135 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| LA-122 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| HC-208 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PH-116 | Race, Ethnicity, and Health | 3 |
| SC-116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| SC-116L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| EN-121 | Analytical Thinking, Writing & Research | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PH-205 | Introduction to Global Health Issues | 3 |
| SC-130 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| SC-130L | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| LA-102 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Major Area Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| LA-255 | Psychology Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| SC-118 | Principles of Microbiology | 3 |
| SC-118L | Principles of Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| Major Area Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| HA-315 | Cultural Competency in Health Care | 3 |
| Major Area Electives | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 | |
| English Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| HA-330 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| Major Area Electives | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| HA-397 | Health Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| Major Area Electives | 6 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective(s) | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |