Health Science General (Non-Clinical)

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The Health Science, General undergraduate degree major represents an inventive multidisciplinary education approach consisting of courses grounded in fundamentals of the health and human service professional arena. Health and Human Services represents professions which are involved directly or indirectly in prevention, as well as the remediation of problems, and the improvement of quality of life of populations served.  This degree track seeks to expand the knowledge base and skill set of students who are: action oriented, creative thinkers, and/or natural problem solvers.

The curriculum provides foundational knowledge and skills reflecting both practical and new and developing professional approaches towards helping individuals, families and communities to address their unique wellness needs.  Topical content areas include health literacy, health education and promotion, health and human services, population, public and global health, health disparities and rehabilitation services.  Courses also introduce relevant theories and best practices offering an emphasis on student’s personal and professional growth while threading critical thinking and effective communication components throughout. Upon completion of the program, students will understand factors that positively and negatively impact the health care system, patients, and the roles of professionals.  This degree track is ideal for both students who want to immediately enter the health care work force and those who desire to pursue graduate or professional training in a health or human service profession other than Occupational or Physical Therapy.

Students who complete the Health Science, General program will be uniquely advantaged; having gained not only academic and professional knowledge, but also interpersonal insights and competencies to enhance service delivery systems through improved accessibility, accountability, and coordination of services among professionals and agencies.  This is a perfect track for those with a passion to positively impact the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities.

Health Science General Curriculum

 

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HEALTH SCIENCE GENERAL Curriculum Map

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Fall Semester 

Freshman Year

ENC 1101 Freshman English I 3
MAC 1105 College Algebra (State Core) 3
  General Education Elective 2
  Humanities I (State Core) 3
HSC 2000 Health Science Profession Systems 3

 

Total Credits: 14

Spring Semester 

ENC 1102 Freshman English II 3
STA 2023 Statistics (State Core) 3
BSC 1005 Biological Sci Lec/Lab (State Core) 4
PSY 2012 Intro to Psychology (OR) SYG 2000 Intro to Sociology 3
  Humanities II (General Educ) 3

 

Total Credits: 16 

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 30

Fall Semester 

Sophomore Year

AMH 2091/AFA3104/AFA2000  African American Hist (OR)  Experience 3
  Social Science II Civics Literacy (AMH2020, POS2041, ISS1009) 3
HUN 2401 Human Nutrition (NatSci II) 3
DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development 3
HSC 2171E Stress & Holistic Health* 3

 

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester

HSC 2577E Health & Nutrition for Disease Prevention (OR) **HRE 3
HSC 2622E Intro to Global Health Sciences* 3
HSC 2660E Therapeutic Communication* 3
  1000/2000 Level Elective 3
HSC 2007E Essentials of Health & Human Services* 3

 

Total Credits: 15

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 30

*Discipline Specific Courses **HRE = HEALTH RELATED ELECTIVE Course substitutions indicated in the State Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.org  will be accepted with a grade of C or better.  Be mindful of any pre-requisites that may be required by the particular Graduate Program that you elect to pursue.

Fall Semester 

Junior Year

RCS 3030 Intro to Rehabilitation 3
  3000/4000 Level Elective 3
HSA 3110 Organization & Adm of Health Facilities (OR)**HRE 3
HSC 3113E Health Navigation & Literacy* 3
HSC 3535 Medical Terminology (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3

 

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester

HSA 4700 Health Research (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3
RCS 3033 Disability & Society 3
HSC 3640 Health Law (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3
RCS 4060 Psychological Aspects of Disability  3
HSC 3502E Survey Disease & Disabilities I* 3

 

Total Credits: 15

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 30

*Discipline Specific Courses **HRE = HEALTH RELATED ELECTIVE Course substitutions indicated in the State Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.org  will be accepted with a grade of C or better.  Be mindful of any pre-requisites that may be required by the particular Graduate Program that you elect to pursue.

Fall Semester 

Senior Year

RCS 4200 Intro Vocational Evaluation 3
HSC 4202 Public and Community Health (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3
HSC 4102E Essentials of Health Behavior* 3
HSC 4404 Crisis Intervention (OR)**HRE 3000/4000    3
HSC 4608 Critical Thinking Health Prof* 3

 

Total Credits: 15

Spring Semester

RCS 4610 Supervision and Coordination           3
HSC 4581E Health Promotion Planning (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3
HSC 4008E Personal and Professional Development* 3
HSC 4558E Survey of Disease & Dis II (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3
HSC 4932E Topics in Health Professions (OR)**HRE 3000/4000 3

 

Total Credits: 15

TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 30

HEALTH SCIENCE DEGREE TOTAL CREDITS: 120

*Discipline Specific Courses **HRE = HEALTH RELATED ELECTIVE Course substitutions indicated in the State Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.org  will be accepted with a grade of C or better.  Be mindful of any pre-requisites that may be required by the particular Graduate Program that you elect to pursue.