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 - Health Promotion 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 - Health Promotion Concentration

79
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 79 credits are required but may take up to 84 credits depending on elective selection. 30 credits are health core requirements, 23-28 are science core requirements and 6 credits are health science electives. 20 credits are required in the concentration.

General Education Credits Required for a BS in Health Sciences - Health Promotion 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

Second Year

Course Credits
CHE 0106-109/111
Select 1 course from above
BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement
4-5 credits
SPE 0876-213B
Working w/Diverse Populations
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
HED 0834-205/ANT 0103-218
Select 1 course from above
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
Science Core Elective
Select 1 course
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
NUR 0302-206
Scholarly Writing Healthcare Prof.
BS Health Sciences/Gen Ed 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
3 credits
MTH 0156-113/114/225A/PIA 0501-137
Select 1 course from above
BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Arts Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
PES 0853-224
Personal Fitness
Concentration Requirement
2-3 credits
Health Sciences Elective
Select 1 course
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
14-15 credits

APrerequisite CSC 150 or CSC 171 & does not fill Q General Education Requirement

Third Year

Course Credits
PHY 0156-111/113C/119/123¹
Select 1 course from above
BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
HIN 0308-324
Technology Health Sciences
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
PHI 0154-230/380²
Select 1 course from above
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
Global Awareness/Civic Engagement
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
15-16 credits

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 0304-302
Social & Behavioral Aspects
BS & Concentration Requirement
3 credits
Science Core Elective
Select 1 course
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits

 

Fourth Year

Course Credits
PUB 0304-301
Foundations of Public Health
BS & Concentration Requirement
3 credits
Concentration Elective
Select 1 course
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
Concentration Elective
Select 1 course
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
Course Credits
Concentration Elective
Select 1 course
Concentration Requirement
3 credits
Health Sciences Elective
Select 1 course
BS Health Sciences Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
13 credits
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