The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (B.S.H.S.) degree program prepares students for the healthcare industry, currently one of the strongest employment sectors nationally. The program helps students to identify talents and interests in the field that can be developed within the program, leading to careers in fields such as medical assistance, healthcare informatics, marketing and public relations, public health, health education, and environmental health. The degree program can also lead to graduate level study in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, nursing, and exercise physiology.
Selected Educational Outcomes:
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree will be able to
- Apply knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology to identify health problems, diseases and the role of healthcare professionals in addressing health and wellness.
- Design, implement, and evaluate programs and initiatives {e.g., wellness programs, public education campaign s, exercise plans} to improve health.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current trends and issues that affect healthcare access and individual/community health outcomes.
- Practice evidence-based approaches to solve problems in health promotion, disease prevention, and health care delivery.
- Analyze key legal, ethical, and regulatory issues relevant to health care delivery, health data, and public health programs.
Examples of Outcome Assessments:
Students who graduate with a B.S.H.S. degree will, through written, oral, and practical examination, and surveys, demonstrate and develop knowledge of:
- course objectives stated in each didactic course syllabus.
- course objectives stated in each laboratory course syllabus.
- practical application of program educational outcomes
Requirements for Progression into the Professional Program of Study (3000- and 4000-level courses)
Minimum requirements for progression into the professional program of study are:
1. a declared Health Sciences major.
2. a 2.00 cumulative, overall grade point average.
3. a satisfactory grade, based on institutional policy, for all Core IMPACTS courses (60 hours).
4. All Field of Study courses completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Retention Requirements:
- A student must not be placed on academic suspension (Academic Suspension--at the end of any term, while on probation, the cumulative GPA falls below the minimum specified in the VSU Stages of Progress with minimum GPA Averages Required, and the term GPA fall below 2.00; a first suspension will be for one semester; a second semester will be for two academic semesters; a third or subsequent suspension shall result in the student's being academically dismissed from the institution for a minimum period of three years) (Readmission Procedures - students must make application for readmission in writing with the Director of Admissions prior to registration for the semester in which they plan to return; additional VSU readmission procedures may also need to be followed).
- A student must maintain academic integrity (students must know and abide by the Academic Integrity Policy as set forth in the Student Code of Conduct).
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree1
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS (See VSU Core Curriculum) | 42 | |
| Core Field of Study 2 | 18 | |
| BIOL 2251K & BIOL 2252K | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 8 |
| Electives--Select 10 hours from the following: | 10 | |
| Computer Technology for the Workplace | ||
or CS 1000 | Introduction to Microcomputers and Applications | |
| Pathophysiology | ||
Course(s) at the 1000-2000 level in BIOL, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, or PSYC 3 | ||
| Professional Program Requirements | 60 | |
| HSHS 3000 | Introduction to Healthcare Practice | 3 |
| HSHS 3200 | Integrative Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| HSHS 3300 | Health Assessment and Promotion | 3 |
| HSHS 3250 | Integrative Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| HSHS 3400 | Mental Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HSHS 3500 | Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
| HSHS 3600 | Medical and Healthcare Terminology | 3 |
| HSHS 3800 | Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSHS 3850 | Foundations of Epidemiology | 3 |
| HSHS 3900 | Current Trends and Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSHS 4200 | Survey of US Healthcare Systems and Policy | 3 |
| HSHS 4300 | Professionalism and Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSHS 4400 | Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSHS 4450 | Community and Public Health | 3 |
| HSHS 4500 | Communication and Cultural Competence in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSHS 4700 | Healthcare Information Systems | 3 |
| NUTR 3100 | Applied Nutritional Science | 3 |
| Guided Electives | 9 | |
| Guided Electives include but are not limited to the following: | ||
| BIOL 1010 & BIOL 1020L | Introduction to Biology: The Evolution and Diversity of Life and Biodiversity Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 1030 & BIOL 1040L | Introduction to Biology: Organismal Biology and Organismal Biology Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1111K | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1112K | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 2211K | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2212K | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
| BIOL 2260K | Foundations in Microbiology | 4 |
| PSYC 2103 | Introduction to Human Development | 3 |
| PSYC 3300 | Introduction to Behavior Modification | 3 |
| PSYC 3400 | Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| NURS 2700 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| HSEP 3430 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HSEP 3420 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| HSEP 3650 | Applied Exercise Musculoskeletal Interventions | 3 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Students must complete all professional program of study courses (3000- and 4000-level) and all concentrated electives with a grade of "C" or better.
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All courses in the Core Field of Study area must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
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Students should consult with the Academic Advisor in selecting courses.
