Health Science: Health Coaching Concentration, Bachelor of Science
Graduates from the Health Coaching concentration are prepared to work in worksite health promotion programs, insurance disease prevention programs, or in private practice as a health coach assisting clients with behavior change and disease prevention. This is an ideal program for students who would like to assist clients with lifestyle changes and for those who may be interested in a Master's in Behavior Change, Health Promotion or Counseling.
The BS in Health Science Student Learning Outcomes are as follows:
- Summarize and synthesize information relevant to assessing and improving population health and healthcare issues;
- 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 health science 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 problems 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 |
Total Credits | 11 |
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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 |
---|---|---|
CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
EPER 162 | Personal Health | 3 |
EPER 162L | Personal Health Lab | 1 |
EPER 201 | Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
PSYC 212 | Psychology of Diversity | 3 |
EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
HS 312 | Nutrition & Food Systems in Public Health | 3 |
HS 322 | Health Coaching Concepts | 3 |
HS 330 | Epidemiology and Disease Prevention | 3 |
PSYC 362 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 405 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
PSYC 471 | Clinical Psychology | 3 |
HS 422 | Applied Health Coaching | 3 |
HS 493 | Seminar | 2 |
HS 498 | Internship | 6 |
Total Credits | 47 |
HS Coaching Electives
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Choose 3 classes for a total of 9 credits: | 9 | |
Theories Of Personality | 3 | |
Health, Culture, and Society | 3 | |
Evaluation of Public Health Issues | 3 | |
Community and Global Health | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 | |
Kinesiology | 3 | |
Grant Writing & Community Partnerships | 3 | |
Emotional Intelligence | 3 | |
Poverty and Inequality in the U.S. | 3 | |
Public Health Program Planning | 3 | |
Public Health Program Evaluation | 3 | |
Exercise Assessment and Prescription | 3 | |
Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 | |
Behavior Modification | 3 |
Specific General Education Requirements
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
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 |
ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
General Education English | 3 | |
General Education History | 3 | |
General Education Humanities | 6 | |
Electives or Minor | 18 | |
Total Program Credits | 120 |
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 |
---|---|---|
Year 1 | ||
Fall | ||
CID 103 | Speaking & Listening | 3 |
ENG 101 | Rhetoric & Writing I (GT-CO1) | 3 |
HS 101 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2 |
PSYC 151 | Human Development (GT-SS3) | 3 |
MATH 156 | Introduction to Statistics (GT-MA1) | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
CIS 103 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 1 |
CIS 104 | Introduction to Excel Spreadsheets | 1 |
EPER 162 & 162L |
Personal Health and Personal Health Lab |
4 |
ENG 102 | Rhetoric & Writing II (GT-CO2) | 3 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (GT-SS3) | 3 |
General Education Humanities | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
BIOL 112 | Nutrition | 3 |
BIOL 223 & 223L |
Human Physiology and Anatomy I (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy I Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
EPER 201 | Drugs and Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
General Education Humanities and History | 6 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Spring | ||
BIOL 220 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
BIOL 224 & 224L |
Human Physiology and Anatomy II (GT-SC2) and Human Physiology and Anatomy II Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
EPER 222 | Behavior Facilitation | 3 |
PSYC 212 | Psychology of Diversity | 3 |
Elective or Minor | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 111 & 111L |
Principles of Chemistry (GT-SC2) and Principles of Chemistry Lab (GT-SC1) |
4 |
HS 322 | Health Coaching Concepts | 3 |
HS 330 | Epidemiology and Disease Prevention | 3 |
PSYC 362 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
Elective or Minor | 2 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Spring | ||
HS 312 | Nutrition & Food Systems in Public Health | 3 |
HS 422 | Applied Health Coaching | 3 |
NSG 207 | Nursing Pathophysiology | 3 |
PSYC 405 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
Elective or Minor | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
HS 493 | Seminar | 2 |
Health Coaching Selection Courses EPER 344, 432, 436, HS 320, 336, 402, 430, 435, PSYC 311, 403, 465, SOC 404 | 6 | |
Elective or Minor | 6 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
HS 498 | Internship | 6 |
PSYC 471 | Clinical Psychology | 3 |
Health Coaching Selection Courses EPER 344, 432, 436, HS 320, 336, 402, 430, 435, PSYC 311, 403, 465, SOC 404 | 3 | |
Elective or Minor | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 120 |