Health Studies (B.S.)

Program objectives for a B.S. in Health Studies are: (a) to demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in the areas of evaluating evidence and understanding sources; (b) to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and computer utilization; (c) to use knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics to analyze and evaluate movement and to prescribe exercises to prevent injuries and enhance performance; (d) to recognize risk factors (i.e., cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal) and their relationship to physical activity, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors; identify risk factors, which may require consultation with medical or allied health professionals (e) to demonstrate an understanding of principles and research-based guidelines for nutrition, body composition, and weight management when analyzing current status and prescribing desirable changes; (f) to demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of program planning, management, evaluation, and administration of health and wellness programs and facilities.

University General Education Program (33 hours)

See University General Education Program for University General Education Program requirements. Note the following requirements are specified for this program:

The Major (11 hours)

• BIOL 2011 - Anat/Physiology I Lab ** Credit Hours: (1)
• BIOL 2021 - Anat/Physiology II Lab ** Credit Hours: (1)
• NUTR 2202 - Nutrition ** Credit Hours: (3)

Healthcare Leadership (45 hours):

• HCL 3000 - Healthcare Leadership ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 3010 - Healthcare Financial Mgmt ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 3020 - Healthcare Informatics ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 3030 - Healthcare Strategic Plan/Mktg ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 3040 - U S Health System ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 3050 - Prof Writing Healthcare ** Credit Hours: (3)
• COMM 3012 - Health Communication ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 4000 - Health Policy Issues ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 4010 - Healthcare Stats/Research ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 4020 - Law/Ethics of Healthcare ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 4030 - Healthcare Human Resources ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 4040 - Business Principles/Healthcare ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HLSC 4530 - Epidemiology ** Credit Hours: (3)
• HCL 4605 - Internship ** Credit Hours: (3-6)

Electives (31-34 hours)

Selected in consultation with an advisor to bring the total number of credit hours to 120. Guided Electives.

In some of the above courses, variable hours of supervised laboratory/field experience will be required.

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement