What type of classes will I be taking?
The Health Sciences Program professional curriculum is typically two years in duration, with students entering in autumn semester of the junior or third year. First and second year students active in university Honors or Scholars may be considered for direct admission to the program. A minimum total of 120 semester hours, including prerequisites, program requirements, and general education courses (GE’s), and transfer credits are required for the degree.
Pre-Health Sciences Program
First and second year: Students complete GE coursework and admission prerequisite requirements that include: psychology, sociology, math, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, statistics, biology and chemistry.
Health Sciences Program
Third and fourth year: Students complete core health sciences courses, minor coursework, and any additional graduate school pre-requisite coursework. Core Health Sciences content includes: pathophysiology, epidemiology, research, health care statistics analysis, ethics and issues, and management principles.
- Professional Curriculum & Course Offerings
- Core Requirements
- Major Electives
- Required Minor
- Suggested Scheduling Plan
Professional Curriculum & Course Offerings
The professional curriculum includes courses available to students who have been admitted to the professional program. Students may complete the coursework on a part-time basis, however courses are typically offered once per academic year.
Degree Requirements
A minimum of 59 semester hours, including all general graduation requirements, general education courses, program prerequisites, and professional curriculum. The official course descriptions for all university courses are available on the University Registrar's Course Offerings Bulletin.
Professional Curriculum
The Health Science Professional Curriculum includes 12 Core Courses, 12 Major Elective Hours and a required minor. See the following tabs for detailed information.
General Education
To meet all requirements for a baccalaureate degree, students must complete all university degree requirements, also known as the general education (GE). See the GE Approved List of CoursesCore Requirements
Core Requirements
Listed below are the 12 core class requirements for the Health Science Major.
Major Electives
Major Electives
Major electives are required for students in the Health Sciences program. These courses give students the option to tailor their course selections around their personal interests in healthcare. Most students will need to complete 12 hours of electives before graduation. Some students may need to complete 15 hours of electives based on what minor they choose and those who have earned an Associate of Applied Science are not required to complete major electives. Students should work closely with their academic adviser to assist with major elective course planning.
*Courses in this list are subject to change.
Required Minor
Required Minor
The Health Sciences program requires completion of a minor. A minor typically consists of 12+ credit hours and sometimes can overlap with GE courses. Major/minor course overlap will not be allowed. Students with an Associate Degree are not required to complete a minor.
Students interested in attending medical, dental optometry or PA school should consider pursuing the biology minor in order to meet both the minor requirement and to fulfill graduate school prerequisites.
Suggested Scheduling Plan
Suggested Scheduling Plan
