Bachelor of Science in Health Science
The 120 credits required for the general Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences would be distributed as follows:
- 72-75 credit hours JU Core and Electives
- 33 credit hours Major Courses
- 12-18 credit hours in a minor area of study: any minor listed in the catalog qualifies
Students are encouraged to pursue more than one minor or double major. Students will be advised to meet with the program director to ensure they choose elective courses, minors, and/or a second major that assists them in meeting their future goals.
Degree Requirements
University Core
| Core | University Core Requirements | 37 |
Major Courses:
| HLSC 202 | Medical Terminology and Healthcare Essentials | 3 |
| HLSC 310 | Healthcare Ethics and Policy | 3 |
| HLSC 401WS | Reading, Writing, and Presenting Research in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HLSC 301 | Epidemiology in Health Science | 3 |
| HLSC 410 | The Healthcare System | 3 |
| HLSC 211 | Introduction to Health Professions and Trends in Healthcare | 3 |
| HLSC 320 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| HLSC 330 | Principles of Research and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HLSC 412 | Public Health | 3 |
| HLSC 420 | Healthcare Quality and Safety | 3 |
| MATH 205 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Minor Requirements:
| Credit Hours in a Minor Area of Study: | any minor listed in the catalog qualifies | 12-18 |
General Electives
| General Electives | Requirement | 32-38 |
Total Credit Hours: 120