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Apr 19, 2024
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2020 Undergraduate Catalog 1.2 (SUMMER-FALL) [ARCHIVED CATALOG - Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Health Sciences (B.S.) - Hegis Code 1299
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(Bachelor of Science Degree)
The major in health sciences, offered both on ground and online, is designed for students who plan to enter the health or health-related professions. Majors include students planning graduate work in a health or health-related field, students who plan to seek employment in the healthcare field upon graduation, and students interested in exploring health issues in the context of a liberal arts background. This degree does not lead to a professional credential or prepare for licensure.
Learning Objectives
Graduates will:
- Communicate an awareness of and appreciation for the importance of interacting effectively with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the varied interdisciplinary healthcare roles inclusive of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Therapeutic Recreation and Psychology-Child Life.
- Interpret and apply Human Development concepts across the lifespan to evaluate and improve the health of individuals with/without various medical conditions.
- Demonstrate critical appraisal skills when utilizing clinical research in order to be critical consumers of research as well as advocates for their future healthcare clients.
- Identify key components of professional ethics and behaviors of health practitioners.
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Academic Requirements
See Core section of this catalog.
Major Course Requirements
(Courses designated by * in list below are included in Core.)
HLS required: (21 credits)
Electives: (9 credits)
Select 3 of the following
- Any HLS, PSY, SOC, CHE, PHY or BIO courses.
Program Credits
Core |
34-55 Credits |
Major Course Requirements |
72 Credits |
Minor |
15-21 Credits |
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Total Credit Hours Required For Degree |
120-126 Credits (based on the selected minor) |
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