Human Health Sciences B.S.
Mission Statement
The Human Health Sciences degree is a unique undergraduate degree enabling students to understand human health as a complex biological, cultural, psychological and social dynamic. The flexibility of this degree prepares students for careers and graduate programs in the health and medical fields. Furthermore, the degree prepares and equips students to enter one of the nation’s fastest-growing job sectors with an abundance of opportunities for gainful employment.
The recommended courses for this degree blends general education core courses, courses in physical sciences, health sciences, leadership, communication, behavior and allows open electives to include courses in social medicine, nutrition and medical ethics.
Learning Outcomes
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- Develop a strong foundation in the basic sciences
- Develop competencies in healthcare skills and knowledge
- Create a foundation in ethical behavior in healthcare and culturally sensitive health services
- Enhance understanding of diverse populations in health care
- Exposure to interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaboration
- Improve leadership skills
- Gain effective oral and written communication
- Become adept in the use of technology including data informatics
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for
Human Health Sciences B.S. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
College Core Curriculum (33-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Choose one of the following:
Select the following course:
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
| CEP 123 | College and Career Success | 2.00 |
Mathematics (4 credits)
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | 3.00 |
Natural Sciences (8 credits)
| BIOL 189 | Fundamentals of Life Science | 4.00 |
| BIOL 189A | Fundamentals of Life Science Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 189L | Fundamentals of Life Science Lab | 1.00 |
| CHEM 108 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.00 |
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Major Requirements (59)
Science Core Courses (18 Credits)
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.00 |
| BIOL 223A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 223L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 224 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.00 |
| BIOL 224A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1.00 |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4.00 |
| BIOL 251A | General Microbiology Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 251L | General Microbiology Lab | 1.00 |
| STAT 391 | Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences | 3.00 |
| CHEM 212 | Introduction to Chemical Pharmacology & Toxicology | 3.00 |
Related Social Science Electives (21 Credits)
Students must choose from the following courses (see catalog for pre-requisites):
Leadership and Communication:
Pick 2:
| COM 315 | Small Group Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 404 | Principles of Persuasion | 3.00 |
| COM 464 | Leadership: A Communication Perspective | 3.00 |
| COU 300 | Introduction to Human Services and Counseling | 3.00 |
| PSY 450 | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 460 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.00 |
| MGT 367 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 |
| MGT 301 | Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.00 |
Human Development:
Pick 2:
| PSY 201 | Lifespan Development | 3.00 |
| PSY 330 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Infancy and Childhood | 3.00 |
| PSY 334 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology: Adolescence and Adulthood | 3.00 |
| PSY 442 | Psychology of Aging | 3.00 |
| NUTR 223 | Principles of Nutrition | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.00 |
Culture and Society:
Pick 1:
| COM 412 | Intercultural Communication | 3.00 |
| CRJ 463 | Victimology | 3.00 |
| SOC 441 | Social Inequality | 3.00 |
| PSY 466 | Psychology of Sex | 3.00 |
| PSY 468 | Psychology of Inequality | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3.00 |
Applied Health and Behavior:
Pick 2:
| COU 320 | Drugs and Behavior | 3.00 |
| COU 322 | Perspectives On Addiction | 3.00 |
| PSY 441 | Abnormal Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 470 | Health Psychology | 3.00 |
| SOC 466 | Sociology of Medicine | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6.00 |
Upper Division Science Electives (18 Credits)
Students must choose from the following courses (see catalog for pre-requisites):
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Human Health Sciences
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College Core Curriculum
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37-41
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Major Core Requirements
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57
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Electives (at least 9 credits must be upper division)
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20-25
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Total Credits
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120
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