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.
Degree Requirements
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Core 110 |
The Human Experience I |
4 |
| Biology 151 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
Interprofessional Education
103 |
Exploring Health Professions |
3 |
| Humanities |
|
3 |
| Total Credits |
14 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Core 115 |
The Human Experience II |
4 |
| Biology 152 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| Psychology 110 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| Kinesiology 100/101 |
Healthy Lifestyles/Wellness and Stress |
1 |
| Interprofessional Education 213 |
Social Determinants of Health |
3 |
| Total Credits |
15
|
Summer Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Open Elective |
|
3 |
| Kinesiology 250 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| Health Science 180 |
Field Experience I |
3 |
| Total Credits |
9 |
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Biology 210 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| Biology 260 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
| Chemistry 121 |
General Chemistry |
4 |
| Theology 200 |
The Christian Tradition |
3 |
| Health Science 253 Communication Processes in Health Care |
4 |
| Total Credits |
18 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Biology 270 |
Genetics |
4 |
| Chemistry 122 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| Psychology 201 |
Statistics |
3 |
| Psychology 215 |
Lifespan Development |
3 |
| English 205 Writing in Health Sciences |
3 |
| Total Credits |
17 |
Summer Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Open Elective |
|
3 |
| Open Elective |
|
3 |
| Health Science 280 |
Field Experience II |
3 |
| Total Credits |
9 |
Fall Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Upper Level Theology |
|
3 |
| Chemistry 221 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
| 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 |
| Total Credits |
19 |
Spring Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
Interprofessional Education
304 |
Introduction to Epidemiology |
3 |
| Health Science 210 |
Prevention to Population Health |
3 |
| Health Science 440 |
Exercise and Chronic Health Conditions |
3 |
| Health Science 450 |
Consumer Education for Health Promotion |
3 |
| Health Science 470 |
Health Care Leadership Strategies |
3 |
| Open Elective |
|
3 |
| Total Credits |
18 |
Summer Semester
| Courses |
Credits |
| Health Science 381 |
Field Experience III |
5 |
| Total Credits |
5 |
