Health Sciences: Pre-Accelerated Nursing Concentration, Bachelor of Science
Graduates of the Health Science Pre-Accelerated Nursing coursework are prepared to be admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing accelerated program at CSU Pueblo if they meet the appropriate GPA requirements. They are also prepared for general health science related professional positions. This concentration is an excellent selection for students preparing for the accelerated nursing program or work in careers in clinics, academic institutions, laboratories, government and community and private agencies as well as advanced study in fields such as nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, allied health, behavioral health and health navigation among others.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Summarize and synthesize information relevant to assessing and improving healthcare and population health;
- Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting in the health sciences;
- Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the health sciences curriculum to common professional problems in the fields of interest;
- Exhibit effective oral and written communication as well as mass communication regarding subjects related to the health sciences in an individual and group setting;
- Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problem solving in a field-based and/or clinical setting.
Specific Program Requirements
Specific Core Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HS 101 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
CHEM 111 & 111L | Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) 1 | 4 |
NSG 207 | Nursing Pathophysiology | 3 |
BIOL 220 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
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Students interested in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant or Occupational Therapy should take CHEM 121 General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) (4 c.h.) & CHEM 121L General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) (1 c.h.)
Specific Concentration Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Concentration Courses | ||
BIOL 206 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 |
BIOL 206L | Introduction to Microbiology Lab | 1 |
CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
HS 330 | Epidemiology & Disease Prevention | 3 |
HS 493 | Seminar | 2 |
HS 498 | Internship | 6 |
Choose from the below: 26 credits must be upper division courses | 37 | |
Cultural Anthropology (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
or SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (GT-SS3) | |
Nutrition | 3 | |
Personal Health | 3 | |
Personal Health Lab | 1 | |
Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 | |
Sports Nutrition | 3 | |
Behavior Facilitation | 3 | |
Foundations of Public Health | 3 | |
Concepts for Professional Nursing | 2 | |
First Aid | 2 | |
Emergency Care | 2 | |
Injury/Illness Care and Prevention | 3 | |
Physical Assessment | 3 | |
Health Promotion and Assessment | 2 | |
Health Promotion and Assessment Lab | 1 | |
Pharmacology in Nursing Practice | 3 | |
Nutrition & Food Systems in Public Health | 3 | |
Health, Culture, and Society | 3 | |
Evaluation of Health Issues | 3 | |
Health Coaching Concepts | 3 | |
Functional Exercise Training | 2 | |
Health Communication | 3 | |
HEALTHY AGING | 2 | |
Public Health and the Environment | 3 | |
Community and Global Health | 3 | |
Research and Statistics | 3 | |
Evidence Based Nursing Practice | 3 | |
Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
Healthcare Informatics | 2 | |
Grant Writing & Community Partnerships | 3 | |
Applied Health Coaching | 3 | |
Public Health Program Planning | 3 | |
Public Health Program Evaluation | 3 | |
Exercise Assessment & Prescription | 3 | |
Managing Events & Programs | 3 | |
Special Topics | 1-6 | |
Research | 1-6 | |
Field Experience | 1-6 | |
Independent Study | 1-6 | |
Other Required Courses | ||
BIOL 223 | Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 223L | Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
BIOL 224 | Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) | 3 |
BIOL 224L | Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) | 1 |
CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
General Education: English | 6 | |
General Education: History | 3 | |
General Education: Humanities | 6 | |
General Education: Social Science | 3 | |
Electives or Minor Students must have at least 40 upper-division credits. 37 credits in the major are upper-division | 20 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Specific Graduation Requirements
All HSHM Majors are required to:
- Complete a concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
- Earn a 2.0 overall GPA to enroll in 300 or 400-level courses in the department;
- Earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all prerequisite and major courses;
- Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C” or higher is achieved; and
- Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English and speech communication courses.
- Earn at least 120 credit hours with at least 40 upper-division credits.
- Successfully complete an internship or field experience course.
- Submit a graduation contract by the deadline the semester of graduation.
Planning Sheet
Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for student's planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.
Course | Title | Credits |
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Year 1 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 223 & 223L |
Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
HS 101 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 224 & 224L |
Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
CHEM 111 & 111L |
Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
General Education English and World Language | 6 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 206 & 206L |
Introduction to Microbiology and Introduction to Microbiology Lab |
4 |
NSG 207 | Nursing Pathophysiology | 3 |
General Education Humanaties, History, & Social Science | 9 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
HS 230 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
Concentration Courses Must be HS course. Must be lower division. | 8 | |
Electives or Minor | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 220 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
HS 330 | Epidemiology & Disease Prevention | 3 |
Concentration Courses Must be HS course. Must be upper division. | 3 | |
Elective or Minor | 6 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
Concentration Courses Must be HS course. Must be upper division. | 8 | |
Elective or Minor | 7 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
HS 493 | Seminar | 2 |
Concentration Courses Must be upper division | 9 | |
Electives or Minor | 4 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
HS 498 | Internship | 6 |
Concentration Courses Must be upper division. | 6 | |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 120 |