Program Description
The Health Sciences major provides a strong foundation in the health, psychology, and traditional science disciplines combined with a focus on issues in community health and wellness across the lifespan. 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 personalize their education by selecting one of three concentrations: Business, Community Health & Wellness, or Science. Each concentration consists of four courses that deepen learning and support career paths. Students may earn course credit in health sciences coursework while participating in clinical and community experiences through direct patient contact and volunteer hours. There are also customizable general electives that allow students to pursue a minor concentration or complete credit-bearing internships in various health-related settings matched to future career interests. Students also have opportunities to study away in terms of full semester, faculty-lead short courses, or one-week global enrichment opportunities where they can learn more about health and health delivery systems.
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, 120-128 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 | 3 |
| WRIT 201 | Writing Seminar II:Multi Comm | 3 |
| 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 |
| PSYC 101 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| HSCI 230 | Intro to Healthcare (or HSCI 231 Intro to Healthcare Honors) | 2-3 |
| PSYC 201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 30-31 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Concentration Course #1 | 3-4 | |
| Concentration Course #2 | 3-4 | |
| GDIV 2XX | 3 | |
| ADIV 2XX | American Diversity Placeholder | 3 |
| ETHC 2XX | 3 | |
| HSCI 3XX | 3 | |
| HSCI 3XX | 3 | |
| BIOL 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 201L | Human Anat & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 202L | Human Anat & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| PSYC 213 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 32-34 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Concentration Course #3 | 3-4 | |
| Concentration Course #4 | 3-4 | |
| HSCI 225 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 2XX | Psych Designated Elective | 3 |
| ISEM 3XX | 3 | |
| GCIT 2XX | 3 | |
| HSCI 308 |
Women's Health (Writing Intensive Course) or Health & Wellness Coaching or Medicinal Plants or Microbiology or Immunology |
3-4 |
| HSCI 3XX | 3 | |
| HSCI 3XX | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 30-33 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| PHIL 499 | Philosophies of the Good Life | 3 |
| CGIS 300 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| HSCI 330 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 3XX or HSCI 320 |
or Clinical Interactions |
3 |
| General Elective (consider 12 credits for a minor) | 16-18 | |
| Credits | 28-30 | |
| Total Credits | 120-128 | |
Concentrations: Choose 1 (12-16 credits)
sCIENCE (SELECT 4 Courses)
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SCI Elec (BIOL/CHEM/PHYC/BCHM/SCI)
- (Take CHEM 113/L if interested in taking CHEM 201/L)
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SCI Elec (BIOL/CHEM/PHYC/BCHM/SCI)
- (Take CHEM 114/L if interested in taking CHEM 201/L)
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SCI Elec (BIOL/CHEM/PHYC/BCHM/SCI)
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SCI Elec (BIOL/CHEM/PHYC/BCHM/SCI)
bUSINESS (SELECT 4 Courses)
- ACCT 101 Financial Accounting
- BLAW 301 Business Law
- ECON 205 Macroeconomics or ECON 2006 Microeconomics
- FIN 301 Financial Mgt (pre-req: HSCI 225)
- MGMT 301 Principles of Management
- MKTG 102 Principles of Marketing
cOMMUNITY hEALTH & wELLNESS (sELECT 4 Courses)
- HSCI 304 Nutrition & Health (pre-req WRIT 101)
- HSCI 308 Women's Health (pre-req WRIT 201)
- HSCI 309 Children's Health (pre-req WRIT 201)
- HSCI 313 Community Health (pre-req WRIT 201)
- HSCI 371 Special Topics (by advisement)