Program Description
The Health Sciences program provides a strong foundation in the health, psychology and science disciplines combined with unique practical and clinical experiences. Together, these prepare students for a range of professional opportunities, from direct entry into a health career to further education in graduate or health professions programs. Students earn credit while building clinical experience through patient contact and volunteer hours integrated into health sciences coursework. Customizable General Electives allow students to develop an area of specialization, pursue a minor concentration, or complete credit-bearing internships in an emergency room, physician’s office, rehabilitation facility, or other area matched to future career interests. Students also have opportunities to study away or participate in medical mission trips.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
- Apply scientific and psychological concepts to make informed clinical decisions.
- Explain factors that can influence health and well-being.
- Apply principles of professionalism, respect, and ethical behavior (in class and in the field).
- Demonstrate an understanding of a range of health professions’ scopes of practice and responsibilities to make informed career decisions.
Curriculum: 4 years, 120-123 credits
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FYS 100 | Pathways Seminar | 1 |
| WRIT 101 | Writing Sem I: Written Comm. | 3 |
| AVIS 101 | American Visions | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Pre-Calculus (or higher) | 3 |
| WRIT 201 | Writing Seminar II:Multi Comm | 3 |
| SCI Choice: BIOL, PHYS, SCI, CHEM | 8 | |
| BIOL 103 | Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 103L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| or BIOL 112 | ||
| BIOL 104 | Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 104L | Biology II Lab | 1 |
| or SCI Elective | ||
| HSCI 100 | Intro to Health Professions | 1 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| HSCI 230 | Intro to Healthcare | 2 |
| PSYC 101 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| GDIV 2XX | Global Diversity | 3 |
| ADIV 2XX | American Diversity | 3 |
| ETHC 2XX | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| HSCI 3XX | Health Sciences Electives | 6 |
| BIOL 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 201L | Human Anat & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 202 & 202L |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Human Anat & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| Credits | 31 | |
| Third Year | ||
| PSYC 213 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| CGIS 300 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| ISEM 3XX | Integrative Seminar | 3 |
| HSCI XXX | Writing Intensive Elective | 3-4 |
| GCIT 2XX | Global Citizenship | 3 |
| HSCI 225 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| HSCI 3XX | Health Sciences Electives | 6 |
| SCI Elec | BIOL-CHEM-PHYC-SCI Elective/Lab | 4 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 31-32 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| PHIL 499 | Philosophies of the Good Life | 3 |
| HSCI 330 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSYC 2XX | Psychology Electives | 6 |
| General Electives (consider 4-course minor) | 18 | |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 122-123 | |