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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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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 | |
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