Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Variations 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 pursuing the Health Education and Promotion concentration will complete 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