Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Health SciencesVariations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
Year I Fall |
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| BIO 110/L | Anatomy & Physiology I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 110/L | Basic Chemistry I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 120 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year I Spring |
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| BIO 210/L | Anatomy & Physiology II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 210/L | Basic Chemistry II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society | 3 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| HSC 110 | Health Sciences Seminar I | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year II Fall |
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| HSC 220 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Mathematics (MAT) Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities (HUM) Elective | 3 | |
| HSC 210 | Health Sciences Seminar II | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year II Spring |
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| HSC 410 | Health Research Methods | 3 |
| BIO 255/L | Medical Microbiology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| Social Science (SSC) Elective | 3 | |
| Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year III Fall |
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| HSC 305 | Navigating Health Systems | 3 |
| HSC 308 | Healthcare Leadership & Teamwork | 3 |
| HSC 301 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year III Spring |
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| HSC 401 | Public Health and Policy | 3 |
| HSC 340 | Health & Safety | 3 |
| HSC 360 | Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year IV Fall |
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| HSC 470 | Health Sciences Practicum | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Electives | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year IV Spring |
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| HSC 490 | Health Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Electives | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
See the University Catalog to explore course options for various electives.
Students may declare a Minor to partially fulfill General Electives.
Students interested in general health sciences or interested in pursuing postgraduate advanced study may design an individualized General Pathway list of courses with prior approval by the program director.
Students interested in Health Education and Promotion can complete the concentration by taking the following HSC Electives:
- HSC 315 Planning Health Education & Promotion Programs
- HSC 330 Advocacy & Leadership in Health Education & Promotion
- HSC 355 Contemporary Topics in Health Education & Promotion
- HSC 421 Assessing Community Health Needs
- HSC 460 Heath Communication, Literacy, and Disparities
- PBH 230 Peer Health Education