Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Health Science

Students must take 18 additional credits, and any course not fulfilling another degree requirement may be used. Alternatively, a non-criminal justice minor may be declared to meet this requirement.

The Bachelor of Science in the Health Sciences degree prepares student for entry into graduate school in a variety of healthcare disciplines. This program is designed to provide career and academic advancement through innovative application of knowledge, scholarship, and hands on education.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences must limit enrollment due to classroom space. Minimum academic standards for admission have been set. Students are evaluated for admission based on rubric scores according to the following admissions criteria:

Traditional Program (admits in Fall Term) • High School graduates without college experience must have a high school GPA of a 2.5 or higher due to the academic rigor and specificity of the BSHS program. • SAT or ACT scores are preferred. • Transfer students may be accepted for spring term provided they have college experience (24 or more earned college credits) are required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, calculated off of all schools attended. They are required to transfer in

MTH105 (College Algebra) and ALH155, ALH155L, ALH165, ALH165L (Anatomy and

Physiology I and II with labs) or equivalent, with a final course grade of C+ or better. • Submit two professional reference letters. • Program is capped at 24 students. Students will be admitted based on the above criteria on a first come, first served basis.

Hybrid Program (admits in Fall Term) • Students must have earned a minimum of 24 college credits from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or higher (calculated off of all schools attended). • Students must transfer in transfer in ALH155, ALH155L, ALH165, ALH165L (Anatomy and Physiology I and II with lab) or equivalent with a final course grade of

C+ or better. • Transfer students may be accepted for spring term provided they also transfer in

MTH105 (College Algebra) or equivalent, with a final course grade of C+ or better. • Submit two professional reference letters. • Program is capped at 20 students. Students will be admitted based on the above criteria on a first come, first served basis.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of physical, biological, and behavioral science as they apply to human growth and development across the lifespan. • Apply analytical reasoning and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding the dynamic healthcare environment, diversity, and medical ethics.

• Exhibit a professional attitude and demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning, scholarship and research. • Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral, in a manner reflective of healthcare professionals. • Examine the scientific theoretical concepts foundational to health science, apply knowledge, and appraise outcomes in laboratory experiences. • Develop scientific knowledge through scholarly inquiry using evidence based best practices.

The Bachelor of Science in the Health Sciences (BSHS) degree program is for individuals who are preparing for entry into professional and graduate courses that are relevant to almost all health care careers including physical and life sciences, medical ethics, or research. This program is designed to provide career and academic advancement as well as to deliver a well-rounded generalist curriculum to those who are preparing for graduate school in health care disciplines. This program is offered in 2 formats: Traditional day and Hybrid formats. The hybrid format (designed for currently working professionals), provides didactic portions of coursework on-line and labs are provided one evening per week, per lab course. Enrollments for both formats are accepted in fall term. Transfer students are accepted in spring term provided they meet all the admission criteria.

The BSHS program is designed to prepare students for graduate work that will lead to careers in allied healthcare fields. The degree’s core is composed of sciences courses that are common prerequisites for admission into healthcare graduate programs. Social science and health science courses will equip all students with a multidisciplinary understanding of health and healthcare in today’s world.

In addition to the required general education and elective requirements, students are required to take a core group of courses and choice classes associated with their major to total 121 credits.

Students may transfer in up to 60 credits based upon the transfer evaluation. Students are required to transfer ALH155, ALH155L, ALH165, ALH165L (or ALH120, ALH120L, ALH130, ALH130L) (Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs); In addition to the 60 credits of general education and elective requirements students are required to take a core group of courses and choice classes associated with their major to total 121 credits. Additional courses may be required based upon the individual transfer evaluation.

ALH155 Anatomy and Physiology I (or ALH120) ALH155L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (or ALH120L) ALH165 Anatomy and Physiology II (or ALH130) ALH165L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (or ALH130L) ALH330 Healthcare Policies & Politics (BUS220 – waived for BSHS Students) BIO230 Advanced Biology I BIO230L Advanced Biology I Lab BIO330 Advanced Biology II BIO330L Advanced Biology II Lab BIO430 Advanced Microbiology

BIO430L Advanced Microbiology Lab CHM200 Introduction to Chemistry CHM200L Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHM310 Organic Chemistry CHM310L Organic Chemistry Lab CHM400 Biochemistry CHM400L Biochemistry Lab IDS400 Topics in Multiculturalism IDS490 Capstone in Health Sciences MTH200 Statistics MTH245 Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry PHY200 General Physics I PHY200L General Physics I Lab PHY300 General Physics II PHY300L General Physics II Lab PSY100 Psychology SCI100 Basic Nutrition SCI300 Genetics SCI320 Advanced Nutrition for Healthcare Providers SCI330 Advanced Pharmacology SCI350 Research Methods

(Health Science Students are required to take the following Foundation Courses) ALH255 Medical Law and Ethics COM101 Introduction to Human Communication ENG101 College Composition I ENG105 Research and Argument IDS101 CPC Foundations IDS102 Introduction to Information Literacy MTH105 College Algebra (MTH010 or passing placement exam score) PHI105 Ethics SOC100 Sociology

(Health Science students are required to take the following courses in the Health and Wellness Intersection.) BIO105 Human Development PHI210 Death and Dying PSY220 Abnormal Psychology SCI220 Holistic Health

(Health Science students are required to take the following experiential Learning Course) IDS403 Independent Study in Special Topics

Students have a choice to take any two three-credit courses that they meet the prerequisites for.