Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The 120 credits required for the general Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences would be distributed as follows:

  • 72-75 credit hours JU Core and Electives  
  • 33 credit hours Major Courses
  • 12-18 credit hours in a minor area of study: any minor listed in the catalog qualifies

 

Students are encouraged to pursue more than one minor or double major. Students will be advised to meet with the program director to ensure they choose elective courses, minors, and/or a second major that assists them in meeting their future goals. 

Degree Requirements

University Core

Core
University Core Requirements

37

Minor Requirements:

Credit Hours in a Minor Area of Study:
any minor listed in the catalog qualifies

12-18

Major Courses:

HLSC 202Medical Terminology and Healthcare Essentials

3

HLSC 205Statistics for Health & Exercise Science

3

HLSC 310Healthcare Ethics and Policy

3

HLSC 301Epidemiology in Health Science

3

HLSC 410The Healthcare System

3

HLSC 211Introduction to Health Professions and Trends in Healthcare

3

HLSC 320Introduction to Health Informatics

3

HLSC 330Principles of Research and Evidence-Based Practice

3

HLSC 412Public Health

3

HLSC 420 Healthcare Quality and Safety

3

HLSC 499WSRSenior Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:33

General Electives

HLSC 490Internship in Health and Exercise Sciences

3-6

HLSC 340Population Mental Health

3

General Electives
Requirement

32-38

Total Credit Hours: 120