Health Sciences, Foundations Communication Sciences & Disorders Concentration Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a Health Sciences degree. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Health Sciences - Foundations Communication Sciences & Disorders Concentration
120
A Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree requires 120 credits to complete. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Health Sciences - Foundations Communication Sciences & Disorders Concentration
80
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 80 credits are required but may take up to 85 credits depending on elective selection. 30 credits are health core requirements, 23-28 are science core requirements and 6 credits are health science electives. 21 credits are required in the concentration.
General Education Credits Required for a BS in Health Sciences - Foundations Communication Sciences & Disorders Concentration
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I BS Health Sciences Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II BS Health Sciences Requirement |
4 credits |
| PIA 0501-114/116 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communications Elective Select 1 course: oral General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
- Attend Spirit Weekend! Enjoy the annual celebration of Adelphi Pride with your family.
- Attend and Explore New York event! Check out MyAULife for events from the SCE, SAB, and more trips into the city
- Engage in campus events and programs. Log on to Handshake and start developing your profile. Get to know your professors after class.
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 0106-109/111 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
4-5 credits |
| Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-205/ANT 0103-218 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPE 0876-213B Working w/Diverse Populations BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-206 Scholarly Writing Healthcare Prof. BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
BCrosslisted with NUR 0302-213, PIA 0501-213 & SWK 0404-213
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPE 0876-109/SWK 0404-240 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
4 credits |
| Science Core Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Science Core Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPE 0876-140 Anatomy & Physiology Speech Mechanism Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
- Join Global Medical Brigades, check them out here! You might also participate in a Green Dot and Title IX training.
- Volunteer in the Panther Pantry! Give back to the Adelphi community, learn more here!
- Build your network by setting up a LinkedIn profile and joining a professional organization like ASHA. Apply for a summer internship with the Jaggar Community Fellows Program.
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHY 0156-111/113C/119/123¹ Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| SPE 0876-142 Phonetics Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| PHI 0154-230/380² Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| MTH 0156-113/114/225A/PIA 0501-137 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-17 credits |
APrerequisite CSC 150 or CSC 171 & does not fill Q General Education Requirement
CCorequisite MTH 141- Calc I
¹Course offered in SP only
²Humanities General Education Requirement
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HED 0834-373 Essentials of Healthful Living BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| PUB 0304-301/302³ Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| HIN 0308-324 Technology Health Sciences BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPE 0876-144 Dev of Speech & Language Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPE 0876-210 Speech & Hearing Science Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15 credits |
³Crosslisted with SOC 0170-345
- Participate in a CORE and Safe Zone Training.
- Time to take a bigger role! Run for an executive board position in an organization you are apart of.
- Get involved! Join the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPE 0876-354 Comm Disorders in Childen Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Health Sciences Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPE 0876-352 Clinical Audiology Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPE 0876-355 Intro to Clinical Process Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Health Sciences Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 12 credits |
- You made it! Time to celebrate by attending Senior Week Events.
- Join an honorary society in an area of interest. From transfer societies, service societies, and more, there is a place to ecognize your great achievements!
- Apply to graduate school and determine whether you are going to specialize in a certain area (gerontology, special education, etc.)
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