Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (B.S.H.S.)
Regular Program - BSHS With a Human Services or Management Minor
Students must have an associate degree in a health-related area or license or certification to practice in a health-related area and a minimum of 12 months work experience in a health field to be eligible for admission to the B.S.H.S. program. Eligibility must be documented with the separate admissions form to the B.S.H.S. program.
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LOWER DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION |
Credits |
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Written Communication |
6 |
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Oral Communication (can be satisfied in the major by CHP 450) |
3 |
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Mathematics |
3 |
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Foreign Language |
0-6 |
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Computer Skills |
0-3 |
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Fine and Performing Arts |
3 |
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History |
3 |
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Literature |
3 |
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Philosophy |
3 |
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Natural Science and Technology
(Eight credit hours of Natural Science with labs in sequence. The additional 3-4 credit hours of Natural Science or Technology are met through the major.) |
8 |
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Social Science |
3 |
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Major Electives |
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(Choose five courses from the following three-credit courses) |
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Any CHP course (must include one writing intensive course and one oral intensive course CHP 300 or 450) |
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ENVH 301W |
Environmental Health |
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ENVH 401 |
Occupational Health |
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DNTH 415 |
Research Methods in the Health Sciences |
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MEDT 403W |
Management in the Clinical Setting |
| NMED 300 |
Medical Terminology |
Select one minor area:
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Human Services Minor (15 hours) |
Credits |
| HMSV 339 |
Interpersonal Skills |
3 |
| HMSV 341 |
Intro Human Services |
3 |
| HMSV 346 |
Diversity Issues in HSC |
3 |
| HMSV Elective |
(Choose two from COUN 447, 448, 491) |
6 |
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Management Minor (15 hours) |
Credits |
| MGMT 325 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| MGMT 300-400 |
Electives |
12 |
| (Electives: MGMT 340, 350, 360, 368, 417, 418, 451, 452, 462) |
Professional Electives (39-51 hours)
Licensure, certificate, registration as a health professional, or Associate of Applied Science degree from a Virginia Community College will be used toward satisfying the Professional Electives requirements. Consult the academic advisor for specific information as additional programs can be considered. The following programs are some that have been accepted: Radiation Technology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technology, Respiratory Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistant, Other (minimum 15 credits from a professional health program and A.A.S degree).
UPPER DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION
Satisfied through program-required minor in human services or management. Requirements for graduation include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 overall, in the major and in the minor, 120 credit hours, passage of the Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency, and completion of Senior Assessment.
