Graduates of the General Health Science coursework are prepared for health science related professional positions. This concentration is an excellent selection for students preparing for 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, or health navigation among others.

Student Learning Outcomes 

1. Summarize and synthesize information relevant to assessing and improving healthcare and population health;
2. Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting in the health sciences;
3. Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the health sciences curriculum to common professional problems in the fields of interest;
4. Exhibit effective oral and written communication as well as mass communication regarding subjects related to the health sciences in an individual and group setting;
5. Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problem solving in a field-based and/or clinical setting.

Specific Program Requirements

Specific Core Requirements

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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

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.

*Must be a required concentration course. In addition, 40 credits with a minimum of 28 upper division if HS 498 is taken or 46 credits from the following with a minimum of 34 upper division is HS 494 is taken.