Curriculum

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The bachelor of science in health science studies program consists of 122 credits.

Advanced Placement Credits. Students with an associate degree may transfer in 60 credits for this program. Students who have more than 60 transfer credits may request a transcript evaluation that may be transferred to the degree.

Advanced Core Credits. The advanced core courses developed by faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences, with the learning needs of nursing and health science adult students in mind, will enable part-time students to earn 20 credits from the University core curriculum.

The advanced core reflects the aims and goals of the traditional University Curriculum and the Essential Learning Outcomes while acknowledging the prior general education work completed at the associate degree level. The advanced core, consisting of four credit courses, are completed in seven-week blocks online and are designed to move students through in cohorts.

Required Health Science Credits: The eleven required health science courses listed below will be taken by degree completion students in the School of Health Sciences.

Advanced Core Courses (20 credits):
Course Title Credits
HS 391 The Body in the British Empire 4
HS 392 Revolutions! 4
PO 301 Critical Thinking About Politics 4
PO 306 Civic Participation in a Cosmopolitan World 4
PS 300 Psychological and Social Aspects of Health and Well-Being 4
Required Courses (42 credits):
BMS 162 Human Health 3
BMS 200 Biology of Aging 3
BMS 220 Health Care Essentials: Structure, Policy and Professionalism 3
BMS 278 Research and Technology 3
BMS 315 Bioethical Issues in the 21st Century 3
BMS 318 Pathophysiology 3
HSC 225 Science Writing 3
HSC 330 Health Care Leadership 3
HSC 335 Public Health 3
SCI 161 Nutrition: An Investigative Experience 3
MA 275 Biostatistics 3
Open Electives (3) 9


Courses and curriculum requirements are subject to change.

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