BS in Health Science Studies Curriculum
A total of 120 credits is required for completion of the BS in Health Science Studies. Below is a sample first year plan of study.
First Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Credits | |
HSC 221 | Introduction to Health Care | 2 |
BIO 101 & 101L | General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I and Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I Lab | ||
EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
HSC 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
BIO 102 & 102L | General Biology II and General Biology Lab II | 4 |
Select one of the following: 1 | 4 | |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II and Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry II Lab | ||
EN 102 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
UC Elective | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 32 |
1 | Chemistry courses and additional math courses depend on intended professional goal or career plan and math placement score. |
Subsequent Course and GPA Requirements
Following the first year of study, Health Science Studies students meet with their academic advisers and develop a customized plan of study that incorporates their academic and career goals. During the first two years of study, students select a specific track. To remain in good standing within the program, students must maintain an minimum overall science GPA of 2.25 and earn 120 credits for degree completion. Course selections must fulfill the following:
Code | Title | Credits |
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University Curriculum Requirements | 46 | |
Foundational Science Core (additional biology, chemistry & physics) | 13 | |
Health Science Track Specific Courses | 19 | |
Science Electives (e.g., health science studies, biology, biomedical sciences) | 12 | |
Open Electives | 30 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Clinical Preparation Track
This track provides students with a solid foundation in patient communication and evidence-based-medicine. This foundation helps to prepare students for graduate education in a variety of medical fields, such as (but not limited to) MD, DO, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Optometry, Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, Genetic Counselor, Anesthesiologists’ Assistant, Pathologists’ Assistant or Physician Assistant, and Accelerated Nursing programs. Students in the Clinical Preparation Track are required to take the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements (8 credits) | 8 | |
HSC 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HSC 220 | Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism | 3 |
HSC 221 | Introduction to Health Care | 2 |
HSC 334 | Clinical Skills Patient Communication | 1 |
Choose one of the following courses (3 credits): | 3 | |
International Health Care - Field Research | ||
EMT I Training and EMT I Training Lab | ||
Pre-Health Professions Clinical Affiliation | ||
Choose 8 credits from the following courses: | 8 | |
Interprofessional Community-Based Service Learning Seminar: Age-Related (HSC 505) | ||
Interprofessional Community-Based Service Learning Seminar: International (HSC 506) | ||
Interprofessional Community-Based Service Learning Seminar: Special Populations (hsc 507) | ||
Introduction to Evidence-Based Health Care | ||
Counseling and Teaching for Health Care Professionals | ||
Health Care Challenges and Team-Based Solutions | ||
Emotional/Social Intelligence for the Health Sciences | ||
Bioethical Issues in the 21st Century | ||
International Health Care - Field Research | ||
EMT I Training and EMT I Training Lab | ||
EMT Training II and EMT Training II Lab | ||
Pre-Health Professions Clinical Affiliation | ||
Introduction to Medical Problem-Solving | ||
Take 12 credits of science electives | 12 | |
Take 30 credits of open electives | 30 |
Exercise & Nutrition Track
This track provides students with a foundation in exercise prescription and nutrition. This foundation helps prepare students for graduate studies in areas such as Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiologists, and Nutrition/Dietitian. Students in the Exercise & Nutrition Track are required to take the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements (13 credits) | ||
HSC 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HSC 220 | Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism | 3 |
HSC 221 | Introduction to Health Care | 2 |
HSC 262 | Nutrition in Health and Illness | 3 |
HSC 326 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
Choose two of the following courses: | 6 | |
Nutrition for Sport and Fitness | ||
Biomechanics | ||
The Physiology of Human Performance I and The Physiology of Human Performance I Lab | ||
Physiology of Human Performance II and Physiology of Human Performance II Lab | ||
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | ||
Counseling and Teaching for Health Care Professionals | ||
Advanced Nutrition (AT 460) | ||
Take 12 credits of science electives | 12 | |
Take 30 credits of open electives | 30 |
Health & Science Track
The most flexible curriculum to prepare for careers or graduate studies in one of the many other fields a student may go in with this degree, such as Health Care Management, Health Science Research, or to tailor one of the above tracks to best meet their academic needs. Students in the Health & Science Track are required to take the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements | ||
HSC 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HSC 220 | Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism | 3 |
HSC 221 | Introduction to Health Care | 2 |
Take 6 credits of health science studies electives | 6 | |
Take 18 credits of science electives | 18 | |
Take 30 credits of open electives | 30 |
Physician Assistant (PA) Preparation Track (Invitation Only)
A limited number of Health Science Studies students also may be invited into the Physician Assistant (PA)-Prep Track. This track is a means for well-qualified students to advance their interests in the PA profession but did not get accepted into the Entry-Level Master’s in Physician Assistant (ELMPA) program. During the junior year, depending upon the number of seats available in the ELMPA cohort, approximately 3-5 students will be selected to transition into the ELMPA program. The remaining PA-Prep students not admitted into the ELMPA program will continue to follow a curriculum that mirrors that of the ELMPA program. As a result, the PA-Prep students will have a robust CASPA (Central Application Service for Physician Assistants) application making them a competitive applicant for other PA programs. Students interested in the PA profession who are not invited into the PA-Prep track may take similar courses via the Clinical Preparation Track. Students invited to the PA Prep Track will be required to take the following courses:
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Requirements (19 credits) | ||
PY 104 | Physician Assistant Seminar I - Orientation to the Profession | 1 |
PY 204 | Physician Assistant Seminar II - The Interdisciplinary Team | 1 |
HSC 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HSC 220 | Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism | 3 |
HSC 388 & 388L | EMT I Training and EMT I Training Lab | 3 |
HSC 389 & 389L | EMT Training II and EMT Training II Lab | 3 |
HSC 397 | Pre-Health Professions Clinical Affiliation | 3 |
HSC 401 | Introduction to Medical Problem-Solving | 3 |
Take 12 credits of science electives | 12 | |
Take 30 credits of open electives | 30 |