Nov 27, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences Major; B.S. degree option


Program Description


The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Community Health Education with a major in Health Sciences consists of health science course requirements in addition to General Education  requirements and B.S. requirements.

The health sciences major is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analysis of health concerns. The major combines a broad foundation of health-related course work with a choice of preparatory courses suitable for entry into graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, public health, physician assistant studies, athletic training and veterinary medicine. 

All students pursuing the health sciences major must complete the following core courses:

Select 16 Credits:


Total: 65-66 Credit Hours


Footnotes


1 Will not count for the 16 credits in this category unless also taking BIO 270 /BIO 270L  and BIO 290 /BIO 290L .
Pre-Athletic Training  minors only.

Recommended Schedule for Majors


First Year


Total: 30-34 Credit Hours


Choose one of the following sets: 4 Credit Hours


Total: 30 Credit Hours


Third Year


Choose one of the following sets: 4 Credit Hours


Total: 26-30 Credit Hours


Fourth Year


Total: 30 Credit Hours


Program Total: 120 Credit Hours