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Apr 01, 2025
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2021 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:
- Demonstrate knowledge and preparedness for well-rounded and diverse roles in varied HealthCare fields.
- Communicate ethically and responsibly with diverse disciplines in the healthcare field.
- Apply the concepts of health and wellness as they pertain to individuals with and without medical conditions.
- Interpret quantitative and qualitative research to foster critical thinking and inform evidence-based practice.
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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 | | | | | Total Credit Hours Required For Degree | 120-126 Credits (based on the selected minor) | |
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