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 | ||
| BIO 110/L | Anatomy & Physiology I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 120 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 | |
Year I Spring | ||
| BIO 210/L | Anatomy & Physiology II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| HSC 110 | Health Sciences Seminar I | 1 |
| LIB 112 | Writing in the Humanities | 3 |
| Mathematics (MAT) Requirement (100-level) | 3 | |
| Social Science (SSC) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 | |
Year II Fall | ||
| CHE 110/L | Basic Chemistry I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| HSC 220 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year II Spring | ||
| CHE 210/L | Basic Chemistry II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| HSC 210 | Health Sciences Seminar II | 1 |
| HSC 360 | Cultural Engagement and Health Outcomes | 3 |
| HSC 410 | Health Research Methods | 3 |
| Humanities (HUM) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 14 | |
Year III Fall | ||
| BIO 255 | Medical Microbiology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| HSC 301 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| HSC 305 | Navigating Health Systems | 3 |
| HSC 308 | Healthcare Leadership & Teamwork | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year III Spring | ||
| HSC 311 | Health Sciences Seminar III | 1 |
| HSC 340 | Health & Safety | 3 |
| HSC 401 | Public Health and Policy | 3 |
| Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective | 3 | |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year IV Fall | ||
| HSC 470 | Health Sciences Practicum | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Electives | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year IV Spring | ||
| HSC 490 | Health Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Health Sciences (HSC) Electives | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Total credits to complete degree requirements: 120 semester hours.
Students interested in the General Concentration can complete approved Health Sciences (HSC) Electives and/or design an individualized list of courses in conjunction with the program director.
Students interested in the Health Education and Promotion Concentration 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 Health Communication, Literacy, and Disparities