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The curriculum is comprised of general education requirements, requirements for the major in health science, and courses that will provide the strong science background necessary for academic and employment success. The BSHS program follows a prescribed academic sequence over a three-year period resulting in graduation
Lab Science Credit Policy
Incoming students who will be completing credits towards the BSHS degree may apply transfer credit or dual-credit for Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (BIO 151 and 152) if the student received a minimum grade point average of 3.000 (B) in the courses.
There will be no acceptance of other lab science credit. AP or dual-credit for Chemistry (CHEM 121 and 122) will not be accepted.
For AP and transfer credit other than the lab sciences, please refer to the University policy.
Degree Requirements
*Effective Fall of 2021
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Interprofessional Education 103
Exploring Health Professions
3
Biology 151
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4
CORE 110
The Human Experience I
4
Humanities
3
Total Credits
14
Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Interprofessional Education 213
Social Determinants of Health
3
Public Health 101
Introduction to Pubic Health
3
Biology 152
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
CORE 115
The Human Experience II
4
Kinesiology 100/101
Healthy Lifestyles/Wellness and Stress
1
Psychology 110
General Psychology
3
Total Credits
18
Summer Semester
Courses
Credits
Health Science 180
Field Experience I
3
Kinesiology 250
Medical Terminology
3
Open Elective
3
Total Credits
9
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Interprofessional Education 253
Introduction to Interprofessional Communication for Health Professionals
3
Biology 210
Microbiology
4
Biology 260
Human Nutrition
3
Chemistry 121
General Chemistry I
4
Theology 200
The Christian Tradition
3
Total Credits
17
Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Biology 270
Genetics
4
Chemistry 122
General Chemistry II
4
English 205
Writing in Health Sciences
3
Psychology 201
Statistics
3
Psychology 215
Lifespan Development
3
Total Credits
17
Summer Semester
Courses
Credits
Health Science 280
Field Experience II
3
Open Elective
3
Open Elective
3
Total Credits
9
Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Health Science 203
Human Health & Disease
3
Health Science 302
Health Care Ethics and Legal Issues
3
Interprofessional Education 315
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice in Health Professions
3
Interprofessional Education 318
Global Health Care Systems
3
Chemistry 221
Organic Chemistry I
4
Upper Level Theology
3
Total Credits
19
Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Health Science 210
Prevention to Population Health
3
Health Science 440
Exercise and Chronic Health Conditions
3
Health Science 470
Health Care Leadership Strategies
3
Interprofessional Education 233
Principles of Health Education and Promotion
3
Interprofessional Education 304
Introduction to Epidemiology
3
Open Elective
3
Total Credits
18
Summer Semester
Courses
Credits
Health Science 381
Field Experience III
5
Total Credits
5
Physician Assistant Program Focuses on Practical Experiences
Kim Frank highlights her experience in the physician assistant program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions. The weekly practice labs have allowed Kim to exercise her skills in a controlled environment and prepare for real-world applications.
“It was so exciting to go out and practice skills so early in my education.”
