Health Studies BS

The Bachelor of Science in Health Studies Program is designed to prepare graduates with an understanding of a wide range of health-related concepts with a strong emphasis on problem-solving skills and critical thinking. The comprehensive curriculum provides a solid foundation of general education, health-related science and in-depth perspectives in health and healthcare delivery.
The BS in Health Studies program offers two tracks: a general track for those students who plan to work in a healthcare field and are not interested in pursuing advanced degrees that require more intensive science prerequisites; and a science track for students who plan to go on for graduate studies in Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Health Administration, or other graduate programs.
- Employment rate in various healthcare agencies in the tri-state area – 100%
- Salary range after completion of Bachelor of Science in Health Studies degree by the Bureau of Labor Statistics – $51,000 – $56,000
Admission Requirements
- Graduates from an accredited secondary school with a record indicating potential to succeed in college.
- Students with an associate degree are allowed to transfer 60 credits following the criteria stated in the Admissions section of the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin.
- A minimum of 30 credits will be awarded to students holding hospital-based credit and a license/credential in an allied health profession but who do not possess an associate degree.
Degree Plan
All students must take:
General education courses
- BIOL1221/BIOL1222 Biological Diversity and Lab
- BIOL1223 Biological Diversity Recitation
- BIOL1233/BIOL1234 Molecules, Cells and Genes
- BIOL1235 Molecules, Cells and Genes Recitation
- BIOL2203/BIOL2223 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL2204/BIOL2224 Anatomy and Physiology II
- BIOL2125/BIOL2126 Microbiology for Health Sciences
- CHEM1107/CHEM1117 Chemistry for Health Sciences
- COMM2101 Professional Communication
- CSCI1105 Computers and Computer Software
- LITS____ Literature Elective
- WRIT1002 Composition I: Rhetoric and Inquiry
WRIT1003 Composition II: Research and Argument - HIST____ History Elective
- MATH1105 College Algebra
- MATH1107 Precalculus
- MEDT1130 Bioethics
- PSYC1201 General Psychology
- PSYC2210 Psychological Statistics
- PSYC2234 Social Psychology
- SPAN1111 Spanish for Health Personnel
- SPCH1155 Public Speaking
Science track students are required to take the following general education courses:
- CHEM1201/03 General Chemistry I
- CHEM1202/04 General Chemistry II
- CHEM2261/63 Organic Chemistry I
- MATH1201 Calculus I
- PHYS2201 Physics Laboratory I
- PHYS2203 University Physics I
- PHYS2202 Physics Laboratory II
- PHYS2204 University Physics II
University requirements (8 credits)
- UNIV1001 Transitioning to University Life
- UNIV1002 Preparing for Professional Life
- UNIV2001 Cross-cultural Perspectives
- UNIV2002 Global Issues
BS Health Studies (General Track)
General education courses (74 credits)
Free electives (6 credits)
Major requirements (38 credits)
- NURS2210 Pathophysiology
- NURS2217 Information Systems and Applications in Healthcare
- NURS3208 Introduction to Healthcare Economics
- NURS3351 Epidemiology in Health Care
- NURS3353 Intro to Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition
- NURS4420 Health Care Management
- NURS4430 Nursing Research
- MEDT4301 American Health Care
- MEDT4302 Health Care Law and Policy
- MEDT4304 Population Health
- MEDT4307 Health Studies Practicum
- MGMT2600 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT3700 Human Resource Management
A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
BS Health Studies (Science Track)
General education requirements (79 credits)
Major requirements (33 credits)
- NURS2210 Pathophysiology
- NURS3208 Introduction to Healthcare Economics
- NURS3351 Epidemiology in Health Care
- NURS4420 Health Care Management
- NURS4430 Nursing Research
- MEDT4301 American Health Care
- MEDT4302 Health Care Law and Policy
- MEDT4304 Population Health
- MEDT4307 Health Studies Practicum
- MGMT2600 Organizational Behavior
- MGMT3700 Human Resource Management
Special Information
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Studies – general track may apply for the Accelerated Baccalaureate in Nursing. Students in the Bachelor of Science Health Studies – general track who have completed requirements and meet admission criteria may be eligible to transfer to the 4 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Graduates of the Bachelor in Science in Health Studies – science track may apply for graduate studies.