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 202 | Medical Terminology and Healthcare Essentials | 3 |
| HLSC 205 | Statistics for Health & Exercise Science | 3 |
| HLSC 310 | Healthcare Ethics and Policy | 3 |
| HLSC 301 | Epidemiology in Health Science | 3 |
| HLSC 410 | The Healthcare System | 3 |
| HLSC 211 | Introduction to Health Professions and Trends in Healthcare | 3 |
| HLSC 320 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| HLSC 330 | Principles of Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HLSC 412 | Public Health | 3 |
| HLSC 420 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| HLSC 499WSR | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
General Electives
| HLSC 490 | Internship in Health and Exercise Sciences | 3-6 |
| HLSC 340 | Population Mental Health | 3 |
General Electives
| Requirement | 32-38 |
Total Credit Hours: 120