Health Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences Concentration Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a Health Sciences degree. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Health Sciences - Social & Behavioral Sciences Concentration
120
A Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree requires 120 credits to complete. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. A minimum gpa of 2.0 is required.
Credits for Major in Health Sciences - Social & Behavioral Sciences Concentration
77
To qualify as a major, a minimum of 77 credits are required but may take up to 79 credits depending on elective selection. 30 credits are health core requirements, 23-28 are science core requirements and 6 credits are health science electives. 15 credits are required in the concentration plus the capstone.
General Education Credits Required for a BS in Health Sciences - Social & Behavioral Sciences Concentration
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-203 Human Anatomy & Physiology I BS Health Sciences Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| PIA 0501-101 General Psychology BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| Arts Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-204 Human Anatomy & Physiology II BS Health Sciences Requirement |
4 credits |
| PIA 0501-114/116 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Concentration Elective¹ Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Information Literacy Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Communications Elective Select 1 course: oral General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credts |
¹Certain concentration courses also map to General Education goals, consult with your advisor.
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Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 0106-109/111 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
4-5 credits |
| Arts Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| HED 0834-205/ANT 0103-218 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| SPE 0876-213B Working w/Diverse Populations BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-206 Scholarly Writing Healthcare Prof. BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16-17 credits |
BCrosslisted with NUR 0302-213, PIA 0501-213 & SWK 0404-213
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| SPE 0876-109/SWK 0404-240 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Science Core Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Math, Computing & Logic Elective Select 1 course General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Concentration Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15-16 credits |
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Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHY 0156-111/113C/119/123² Select 1 course from above Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| PHI 0154-230/380³ Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Health Sciences Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Concentration Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-113/114/225A/PIA 0501-137 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences/General Education Requirement |
3-4 credits |
| 15-17 credits |
APrerequisite CSC 150 or CSC 171 & does not fill Q General Education Requirement
CCorequisite MTH 141- Calc I
²Course offered in SP only
³Humanities General Education Requirement
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| HED 0834-373 Essentials of Healthful Living BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| PUB 0304-301/3024 Select 1 course from above BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| HIN 0308-32⁴ Technology Health Sciences BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Science Core Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15 credits |
⁴Crosslisted with SOC 0170-345
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Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Concentration Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| Health Sciences Elective Select 1 course BS Health Sciences Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Elective 2 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement 1 of 2 courses General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 15 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PIA 0501-381/PUB 0501-381/ SWK 0404-499 Select 1 course from above Concentration Capstone |
1-9 credits |
| Concentration Elective Select 1 course Concentration Requirement |
3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| General Elective | 3 credits |
| 12 credits |
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Top Job Titles
- Assistant Professor
- Behavioral Scientist
- Post-Doctoral Associate
- Social/Behavioral Sciences Administrator
- Mental Health Case Manager
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist
- Intervention Specialist
- Peer Support Specialist
- Addiction Counselor
- Mental Health Counselor
Location
Woodruff Hall 084
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Nexus Building First Floor
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