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Health Sciences (B.S.)

Health Sciences Course Descriptions

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree is designed for students who are ready to prepare for, or advance within, a career in the healthcare field.  Professionals already working can complete a Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Sciences degree to move on to a senior leadership position.  The tracks, which matriculate fully from the Associate of Science degree with a major in Health Sciences degree plan, have been developed.  Each track offers the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with a major in Health Sciences as the student advances to complete the Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Sciences degree plan:  

  1. Administration with stackable certified concentrations in 
    1. Cardiac Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
    2. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
    3. Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
    4. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  2. General/Military
  3. Nutrition 

Requirements for the Health Sciences Major

A. 46 hours University Core Curriculum

Refer to the Core Curriculum course options listed in the Institutional Policies section of this catalog.  

B. Select one of the following three study tracks:

I. Administration Track:

The Administration track is designed to provide a solid foundation in health science, knowledge and skill required for specific certification examination eligibility, and business/managerial acumen.

1. Lower-Level Health Science Core Curriculum (10 hours):
BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

HSCI 2310Health Sciences I

HSCI 2320Health Sciences II

2. Upper-Level Health Science Core Curriculum (15 hours):
HSCI 3330Legal Issues in Healthcare

HSCI 3350Epidemiology and Public Health

HSCI 4310Healthcare Policy

HSCI 4320Biostatistics and the Health Sciences

HSCI 4330Health Sciences Research Methods

a. 25 semester hours Health Sciences Core Curriculum:

The student will complete the following required courses:

b. 30 semester hours Specialty Certification Curriculum
HSCI 2312Medical Terminology

HSCI 2315Medical Coding

HSCI 2317Medical Insurance Practice

HSCI 2327Introduction to the Electronic Health Record

HSCI 2330HIPAA Compliance and Certification

HSCI 2340Information Technology and Systems

HSCI 3305Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

HSCI 3310Healthcare Organizations and Administration

HSCI 3315Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting

HSCI 3317Healthcare Communication

HSCI 3320Healthcare Data Management

HSCI 3340Third Party Payment Systems

HSCI 3355Healthcare Ethics and Law

c. 21 semester hours Business Core Curriculum
ACC 2311Financial Accounting

FIN 3321Business Finance

BLW 3317Legal Aspects of Business

MGT 3340Concepts and Functions of Management

MGT 3354Theories and Concepts of Personnel Management

MGT 4340Applied Management Practice

MGT 4355Organizational Behavior

II. General/Military Track:

The General/Military track is design for the working allied healthcare practitioner who may have previously earned a recognizable specialty certification and/or completed military training and experience, but desires a baccalaureate degree.

1. Lower-Level Health Science Core Curriculum (10 hours):
BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

HSCI 2310Health Sciences I

HSCI 2320Health Sciences II

a. 33 semester hours chosen from the following:
b. 18-41 hours of General Military studies

The General/Military track is designed for the working allied healthcare practitioner who may have previously earned a recognizable specialty certification and/or completed military training and experience, but desires an associate degree.

Courses consist of transfer college work or appropriate military experience credit in an area of allied health science.  Consult with your academic adviser to determine appropriate courses.

2. Upper-Level Health Science Core Curriculum (27 hours):
HSCI 3310Healthcare Organizations and Administration

HSCI 3321Information Systems for the Health Sciences

HSCI 3330Legal Issues in Healthcare

HSCI 3340Third Party Payment Systems

HSCI 3350Epidemiology and Public Health

HSCI 4310Healthcare Policy

HSCI 4320Biostatistics and the Health Sciences

HSCI 4330Health Sciences Research Methods

HSCI 4340Capstone in Health Sciences

III. Nutrition Track:

The Nutrition track is designed for entry-level jobs in a variety of areas with a focus on nutrition.  The AS degree with a major in Health Science and a concentration in nutrition does not meet the Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD) requirements for the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

1. Lower-Level Health Science Core Curriculum (10 hours):
BIOL 1401Diversity of Life and Laboratory

HSCI 2310Health Sciences I

HSCI 2320Health Sciences II

a. 33 semester hours chosen from the following:
b. 27 hours of Nutrition Core Curriculum
NUTR 2300Introduction to Health Professions

NUTR 2310Introduction to Nutrition Science

NUTR 2340Food Culture and Disease in America

NUTR 2350Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport

NUTR 3300Life Cycle Nutrition for Health Care

NUTR 3320Public Health Nutrition

NUTR 3360Integrated Approach to Weight Management

NUTR 4310Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology

NUTR 4320Health and Nutrition Communication and Education Skills

2. Upper-Level Health Science Core Curriculum (27 hours):
HSCI 3310Healthcare Organizations and Administration

HSCI 3321Information Systems for the Health Sciences

HSCI 3330Legal Issues in Healthcare

HSCI 3340Third Party Payment Systems

HSCI 3350Epidemiology and Public Health

HSCI 4310Healthcare Policy

HSCI 4320Biostatistics and the Health Sciences

HSCI 4330Health Sciences Research Methods

HSCI 4340Capstone in Health Sciences

C. General electives to meet 120 total credit hours for the degree

D. 45 Clock hours of Community Service is required

Students must complete a minimum of 45 semester hours are taken at UIW and at least 36 hours must be upper division credits.

Active-duty military students must take a minimum of 30 hours, or at least 25% of the total degree plan, at UIW.

Specialization Curriculum Required for Certification Exam Eligibility

Completion of the specified courses will satisfy the minimum certification examination requirements.  Testing centers not affiliated with UIW will offer the exam and award the certification(s) following successful examination.

  CEHRS CBCS CMAA CRAT
HSCI 2312  
 Medical Terminology
    X     X     X  
HSCI 2315
 Medical Coding
         X     X  
HSCI 2317
 Medical Insurance Practice
      X     X  
HSCI 2327  Introduction to the Electronic Health Record
    X     X     X  
HSCI 2330
 HIPAA Compliance and Certification
    X     X     X  
HSCI 3305
 Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
          X
HSCI 3310  Heathcare Organizations and Administration     X     X
    X  
HSCI 3315  Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting         X  
HSCI 3317  Healthcare Communication      X     X     X  
HSCI 3320  Healthcare Data Management      X      
HSCI 3321  Information Systems for the Health Sciences      X     X    
HSCI 3340  Third Party Payment Systems       X     X  
HSCI 3355  Healthcare Ethics and the Law       X     X     X