Health Sciences B.S.
Health Sciences Course Descriptions
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (HSCI) degree program was designed for students who are ready to prepare for a career in the healthcare field. Professionals already working can complete a HSCI degree to move to more senior leadership position. Students completing the program will also find graduate school opportunities.
The HSCI degree is very flexible. Students who have 18 or more credits in the allied health field can transfer those into the degree program. Students who do not possess credit may elect to complete a specialization while working on the degree. Students can select from concentrations in Administration, Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician; Certified Billing & Coding Specialist; Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist; Certified Medical Administrative Assistant; General Studies; and Nutrition. Graduates will be qualified to assume leadership positions in healthcare and also move on to graduate school.
Requirements
A. 33 Hours Health Sciences Core
B. 18 - 30 Hours Health Area Specialization
The student can complete a concentration (listed below) or transfer work complete at another institution, prior learning, and/or military work.
C. General Electives -
Hours needed to meet 120 total credit hours for degree and 45 hour residency requirement.
Nutrition Concentration (27 Hours):
Required Courses
| NUTR 2300 | Introduction to Health Professions | |
| NUTR 2310 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | |
| NUTR 2340 | Food Culture and Disease in America | |
| NUTR 2350 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport | |
| NUTR 3300 | Life Cycle Nutrition for Health Care | |
| NUTR 3320 | Public Health Nutrition | |
| NUTR 3360 | Integrated Approach to Weight Management | |
| NUTR 4320 | Health and Nutrition Communication and Education Skills | |
| NUTR 4310 | Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology | |