Program Overview
Overview
The School of Health Professions offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science, with clinical and non-clinical concentrations. Non-clinical concentrations of study include disability studies and human development, emergency and critical care, health informatics, health care management, and public health/community health education. Clinical concentrations of study include medical dosimetry, radiation therapy, and radiologic technology. The curriculum requires that students receive a broad liberal arts education during their first three years. In the senior year, the curriculum focuses on health care-related topics. Graduates will be educated and knowledgeable about health care, and may expect to be employed by hospitals; integrated health care delivery systems; physician group practices; health departments; nursing homes; and managed care, corporate and not-for-profit organizations. They can also pursue clinical degrees through appropriate admissions processes.
Advancement
While there is no formal application process, all health science majors must complete the following requirements by the end of the spring semester prior to advancing to the major’s full-time senior year curriculum.
- 91 credits with a minimum grade point average of 2.0, including the following:
- All SBC requirements, with the exception of TECH, ESI, CER, DIV, SPK and WRTD
- A minimum of 16 credits of natural science coursework, including HAN 200 and HAN 202 (BIO 203 / ANP 300 or other equivalent anatomy and physiology courses)
- 21 credits of related electives including HAN 251 and HAN 312. Any natural science course taken beyond the minimum requirement of 16 credits can also satisfy the related electives requirement.
- 10 upper-division credits (300 and 400 level courses). Can be met with any course meeting S.B.C., natural science, or related electives requirements.
- Successful completion of the mandatory Health Science workshop and survey.
- Successful completion of WRT 102 or equivalent.
Petition to Advance
- Students with a 2.0 GPA or higher, 85-90 credits by the end of the spring semester prior to advancing, missing any advancement requirement course(s), or has the grade(s) of incomplete in any course(s) may petition the program director to advance.
- The petition must include a detailed plan:
- Courses needed
- Date of completion
- Where the courses will be taken
- Students will receive a petition link during the spring semester of their junior year.
Academic Standards
To remain in good standing, during the major’s senior year curriculum, students must maintain a 2.0 overall cumulative grade point average and earn the grade of C or better in all HAN required courses. If less than C is earned in any required course(s) it must be repeated the following academic year, graduate will be delayed. Students are permitted 2 attempts of senior year courses to earn a passing grade.
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses: Fall Semester (Senior Year)
- HAN 300 - Health Care Issues (3 credits)
- HAN 333 - Communication Skills (3 credits)
- HAN 335 - Professional Ethics (3 credits)
- HAN 364 - Issues in Health Care Informatics (3 credits)
- HAN 383 - Scholarly Writing in Health Science (3 credits)
Elective Fall Courses
- HAN 311 - Kinesiology (4 credits)
- HAN 395 - Radiation Physics in Medicine (4 credits)
Elective Course Fall or Spring
- HAN 441 - Internship in Health Science (1-6 credits)
Concentration Courses: Spring Semester (Senior Year)
Please note, without prior notice, concentrations can be closed; students must then select another concentration of study. In addition, the curriculum within a concentration of study is subject to change. Please check with the department.
Disability Studies and Human Development
This concentration provides students with an interdisciplinary focus of study in areas such as independent living, employment, adults and children with disabilities, and health and community issues. Prepares students for graduate programs or entry-level professional and managerial positions in developmental or physical disability services agencies, independent living centers, mental health centers, and geriatric and vocational rehabilitation agencies.
- HAN 443 - Aging and Disability (3 credits)
- HAN 444 - Disability and Popular Culture (3 credits)
- HAN 446 - Disability Health and Community (3 credits)
- HAN 447 - Children with Disability (3 credits)
- HAN 449 - Project in Disability Studies (3 credits)
- HAN 441 - Internship in Health Science (1-6 credits) (optional)
Emergency and Critical Care
Emphasis is placed on providing knowledge of the most frequently encountered medical emergencies, including trauma and resuscitation. In addition, due to the changing global environment, courses on hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction will also be provided. This concentration serves the needs of those students interested in pursuing clinical and non-clinical graduate studies.
- HAN 416 - Special Issues in Emergency Care and Resuscitation (3 credits)
- HAN 417 - Cardiac Emergencies (3 credits)
- HAN 471 - Trauma and Trauma Systems (3 credits)
- HAN 472 - Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials and Terrorism (3 credits)
- HAN 477 - Medical Emergencies (3 credits)
Health Informatics
This concentration prepares students for a career in health care information systems, and processing and managing health care data with computer and communication technologies. Emphasis is placed on health care information systems’ architecture, computerized medical data processing, and clinical decision support systems. This concentration serves the needs of those students interested in pursuing clinical and non-clinical graduate studies. Note: Students must earn the grade of C or higher in HAN 364 to be eligible to register for the Informatics concentration of study.
- HAN 462 - Developing Health Information Systems (4 credits)
- HAN 464 - Health Information Systems Management (4 credits)
- HAN 466 - Applied Health Care Informatics (3 credits)
- HAN 467 - Utilization and Outcomes Research Methods (3 credits)
Health Care Management
This concentration provides students with the introductory knowledge and skills required to manage health care practices, plan health care programs and utilize the fundamentals of health care management and health services administration. This concentration serves the needs of those students interested in pursuing clinical and non-clinical graduate studies.
- HAN 432 - Introduction to Health Care Management (4 credits)
- HAN 434 - Corporate Compliance and Regulation (4 credits)
- HAN 435 - Sales and Marketing in Health Care (3 credits)
- HAN 436 - Continuous Quality Improvement in Health Care (3 credits)
Medical Dosimetry
For information on this concentration and clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program, please use the link below. Medical Dosimetry
Public Health/Community Health Education
This concentration provides a basic foundation in public health and community health education. It introduces concepts of epidemiology and biostatistics, planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based health education models. Internship opportunities may be found in the health departments, public health agencies, HMO’s, hospitals, and other health-related agencies. This concentration serves the needs of those students interested in pursuing clinical and non-clinical graduate studies.
- HAN 440 - Introduction to Community Health Education (3 credits)
- HAN 450 - Introduction to Public Health (3 credits)
- HAN 452 - Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 credits)
- HAN 455 - Health Literacy for Public Health (3 credits)
- HAN 456 - Behavioral and Social Aspects of Health (3 credits)
Radiation Therapy
For information on this concentration and clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program, please use the link below. Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Technology
For information on this concentration and clinical non-credit, non-degree certificate program, please use the link below. Radiologic Technology
Dean’s List
A Dean’s List of superior undergraduate students is compiled at the end of the fourth and eighth modules of each academic year. To be eligible for the Health Professions Dean’s List, students must be matriculated full time in a baccalaureate program of the school and have a minimal grade point average of 3.60 (seniors) or 3.45 (juniors).
