BS Health Studies

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

• BIOL1251/53 General Biology I
• BIOL1252/54 General Biology II
• BIOL2203/23 Anatomy & Physiology I
• BIOL2204/24 Anatomy & Physiology II
• BIOL2125/26 Microbiology for Health Sciences
• CHEM1107/17 Chemistry for Health Sciences
• COMM2101  Professional Communicatio
• CSCI1105  Computers and Computer Software
• ENGL____  English Literature Elective
• ENWR1101  Academic Writing
• ENWR1102  Academic Research and Writing
• HIST____  History Elective
• MATH1105  College Algebra
• MATH1107  Precalculus
• MEDT1130  Bioethics
• PSYC1103  General Psychology
• PSYC2201  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 & Therapeutic Nutrition
• NURS4420  Health Care Management
• NURS4430  Nursing Research
• MEDT4301  American Health Care
• MEDT4302  Health Care Law & 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 & 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.