Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences with concentrations (select one):
Health Professions
Health Promotion
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences is interdisciplinary in nature and provides flexible options that allow students to prepare for many kinds of health careers. The major provides the opportunity for students with an interest in the health professions to explore the many opportunities in the field and to develop the knowledge, values and interpersonal skills needed to be successful in today’s health and human service settings. Students must have at least an AA/AS/AAS degree (or the equivalent in college-level work) to participate in this program.
There are additional admissions requirements for this degree completion program. Please see the Admissions Page.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Be able to understand and apply theoretical frameworks that govern health behaviors;
- Integrate interdisciplinary health information and knowledge in order to address health concerns;
- Learn how to critically synthesize, evaluate and analyze health and scientific information;
- Apply ethical frameworks to various public health issues;
- Understand how health sciences apply to various industries through case studies; and
- Explain how human health and health disparities are impacted by socio-economic, behavioral, and environmental factors.
Course Requirements
The “Health Professions” concentration is designed for individuals who are already health care workers and who hold an A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. degree who wish to advance in their current positions or in a related area of health care. After completing the bachelor’s degree, students may go on to pursue graduate work in health sciences, if desired.
Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Learn to evaluate needs in healthcare and its systems, policies, and environments pertinent to students’ respective professions.
- Critically discuss healthcare inequity and how to prioritize approaches to healthcare access in the learners’ respective fields.
- Demonstrate leadership skills in strategic planning and professional management.
- Demonstrate the ability to research using scientific methods about topics relevant to students’ respective fields.
- Undertake epidemiological analysis on health data, and subsequently analyze biological and socio-cultural determinants of health and their effects on health equality in the students’ respective fields.
- Demonstrate learning in cultural competence in professional interactions.
Course Outline
BHS 300 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 Credits)
BHS 301 Biology for the Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 302 Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 303 Introduction to Health Psychology (3 Credits)
BHS 304 Introduction to Health Care Systems (3 Credits)
BHS 305 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credits)
BHS 306 Health Information Management (3 Credits)
BHS 308 Overview of Clinical Research (3 Credits)
BHS 401 Foundations of Health Promotion (3 Credits)
BHS 402 Cultural Diversity in Healthcare (3 Credits)
BHS 403 Global Issues in Health Services Delivery-Comparative Approach (3 Credits)
BHS 498 Special Topics in Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 499 Capstone Project (3 Credits)
BHP 402 Health Communications (3 credits)
BHF 401 Issues in Health Care for Health Professionals (3 Credits)
BHF 402 Topics: Health and Aging (3 Credits)
BHF 403 Topics: Medical Law and Ethics (3 Credits)
BHF 404 Topics: Disease Process and Infection Control (3 Credits)
BHF 410 Health Professions-Practicum I (3 Credits)
BHF 411 Health Professions-Practicum II (3 Credits)
The “Health Promotion” concentration is intended to prepare graduate for professional opportunities in health promotion and where skills and competencies to exhibit leadership in developing effective health community and public health promotion are desired. The student’s course of study will build a solid academic foundation in humanities, math, science and education (at least an A.A. or A.S. degree). The graduate will be prepared for entry-level employment in health care or public health care related fields. After completing the bachelor’s degree, students may go on to pursue graduate work in health sciences, if desired.
Concentration Learning Outcomes
- Master the foundational and requisite core concepts and competencies for preparation for the role of a health care professional.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors that include interpersonal and interprofessional skills, cultural competence, ethical practice and a commitment to diversity.
- Apply professional and scientific literature and materials to inform professional decision making pertinent to clinical practice and healthcare issues.
- Critically assess knowledge of the current health care system as well as challenges relevant to health promotion.
- Learn evidence-based approaches to engaging with patient populations and sub-populations.
- Demonstrate skills needed for multidisciplinary practice in promoting health.
Course Outline
BHS 300 Introduction to Environmental Health (3 Credits)
BHS 301 Biology for the Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 302 Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 303 Introduction to Health Psychology (3 Credits)
BHS 304 Introduction to Health Care Systems (3 Credits)
BHS 305 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credits)
BHS 306 Health Information Management (3 Credits)
BHS 308 Overview of Clinical Research (3 Credits)
BHP 401 Race, Class, and Gender in Health (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 402 Health Communications (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 403 Health Education (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 404 Community Health (3 semester hour credits)
BHF 404 Topics: Disease Process and Infection Control (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 405 Sociology in Health Care (3 semester hour credits)
BHP 406 Nutrition in Health and Disease (3 semester hour credits)
BHS 401 Foundations of Health Promotion (3 Credits)
BHS 402 Cultural Diversity in Healthcare (3 Credits)
BHS 403 Global Issues in Health Services Delivery-Comparative Approach (3 Credits)
BHS 498 Special Topics in Health Sciences (3 Credits)
BHS 499 Capstone Project (3 Credits)
Total Credits required for Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Sciences is 60 semester hour credits beyond the associate’s degree.
Please refer to the University Catalog or website for admissions requirements; transfer credits policy; and tuition fees.