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The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is designed for students with an interest in healthcare roles that provide managerial, educational, and/or clinical expert direction. The program further stimulates professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Moreover, the degree is offered as both a traditional four-year degree program and a completion degree program. The completion degree program is designed for students who have earned an Associate Degree. Students may transfer up to 90 credits toward lower division general education requirements.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program includes coursework in professional practice, medical law and ethics, public health, evidence-based practice, and public policy. Students may individualize their program with an undergraduate certificate or embedded courses in a specific focus area. The program is offered 100% online, part-time, or full-time.
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience enables students to complete selected Health Sciences core or elective courses in a supervised educational work setting related to the student's interests or desired healthcare career. Eligibility for WIL learning courses requires completion of 60 credits and a minimum GPA. Interested students should contact the Health Sciences Program Chair and the Office of WIL Specialist at least one (1) semester before the start of a WIL assignment.
1. Use critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem-solving, and evaluation, as a basis for identifying and addressing issues within the health sciences profession.
2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
3. Access, use, and evaluate evidence-based information effectively and appropriately. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.
4. Synthesize and apply knowledge and skills from the humanities and sciences as a foundation for evidenced-based practice for the health sciences profession.
5. Demonstrate commitment to self-directed lifelong learning to promote personal and professional development.
6. Integrate legal and ethical principles into professional practice and decision-making.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to cultural competencies in healthcare delivery.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of policy and public health principles that enact to shape healthcare.
9. Appraise research and integrate findings into healthcare practice.
10. Evaluate and formulate strategies for healthcare education planning and assessment as well as learner-centered teaching.
11. Exhibit leadership qualities and collaborative behavior in preparation to lead effectively in the inter-professional healthcare role.
Students are responsible for following all College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences policies and procedures published in the HSC Student Handbook.
All health sciences students must complete a background check, drug screen, and submit an immunization record during HSC 303. Details are provided in the HSC Student Handbook. There is a one-time outside vendor fee required to complete the mandatory credentialing. This fee is the responsibility of the students. Previous screening results will not be accepted
The College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students earning a grade lower than "C-" in a core course must repeat the course.
Students should meet regularly with an academic advisor or the HSC Program Chair to plan their course sequence. The program of study will vary depending on transfer credits, part-time or full-time status, and credit earned in alternative ways. Students who do not have healthcare experience are encouraged to enroll in a WIL opportunity.
English Composition I
English Composition II
Public Speaking
Research Writing
Introduction to Sociology
Introductory Survey of Mathematics
Computer Applications
Intro to Technology
Humanities Elective
Fundamentals of Economics
Introduction to Critical Thinking
Contemporary Global Issues
American Politics
Choose 1 Natural Science course with Lab (4 Cr.) from Science Core
Introduction to Psychology
Life Span Development
Inferential Statistics
Financial Literacy
Choose a minimum of three (3) of the following:
Biology I (with Lab)
Biology II (with Lab)
Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab)
Anatomy and Physiology II (with Lab)
Microbiology (with Lab)
Genetics (with Lab)
Cell & Molecular Biology (with Lab)
Biotechnology (with Lab)
Immunology & Virology (with Lab)
Proteomics (with Lab)
Computational Bio & Bioinform.
Chemistry I (with Lab)
Chemistry II (with Lab)
Organic Chemistry I (with Lab)
Organic Chemistry II (with Lab)
Physics (with Lab)
Applied Chemistry (with Lab)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab)
Professionalism in Health Sciences
Ethical and Legal Issues of Healthcare
Health Education & Principles of Teaching
Leadership for the Healthcare Professional
Research for Evidenced Based Practice
Health Care Policy
Essentials of Public Health
Health Sciences Practicum/ Capstone
Choose 15-18 Credits from the following:
Health Science Upper Level Electives
and/or
Embedded Certificate Courses
Work Integrated Learning option
Note: Students must speak with an academic advisor or the HSC Program Chair before registering for any Health Sciences Electives.
First Year Experience Seminar
What is a Completion Degree?
A Completion Degree is a personalized degree option created exclusively for students who have completed an Associate Degree at an accredited institution. A transcript with documentation of the conferred degree must be received by Â鶹ÊÓƵ to confirm eligibility. Transfer students should meet regularly with an academic advisor or the HSC Program Chair to plan their course sequence.
The program of study will vary depending on transfer credits, part-time or full-time status, and credit earned in alternative ways. Students who do not have an Associate Degree in an allied health or health science concentration may be required to obtain additional pre-requisite courses.
Health Sciences degree completion students may transfer up to 90 credits towards lower division general education requirements.
Health Sciences degree completion students are required to take the following General Education upper division courses:
Upper Level Humanities Elective (9 credits)
Choose three (3) upper level humanities electives from the following:
ART, BBM 319, CUL, DRA, ETN, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, VFP 311, VFP 312, VFP 313
A minimum of 16 credits in anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics and/or other appropriate health sciences must be earned through course work, transfer credit, or testing (available for anatomy and physiology and microbiology).
Choose six (6) credits from the following:
Work Integrated Learning Option (Semester only)
Note: Students must speak with an Academic Advisor or Program Chair before registering for Health Science electives.
This information applies to students who enter this degree program during the 2024-2025 Academic Year. If you entered this degree program before the Fall 2023 semester, please refer to the academic catalog for the year you began your degree program.
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