BA in Health Sciences

 Health Sciences - Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration, BA Requirements

Skills Area (10 hours)10
College Composition I
College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse
Introduction To Statistics Requires MATH 1200 minimum C- or ACT/SAT or Placement Test
Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours from UToledo Core Curriculum)3
COMM 1010Comm Principles And Practices3
or COMM 2840 Interpersonal Communication
Social Sciences (6 hours) (satisfies social sciences core curriculum requirement)6
Principles Of Psychology
Introduction To Sociology
Natural Sciences (7 hours) (satisfies natural sciences core curriculum requirement)7
Survey Of Biology
Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab
Core Electives (9 hours) (Math, Humanities, Social Sciences, and/or Natural Sciences from the UToledo Core Curriculum)9
Foundations of Art Studio Technology Recommended
Mindful Creativity Recommended
Physics In Everyday Life Recommended
Multicultural Studies (6 hours from UToledo core curriculum)6
Introduction to Disability Studies
Cultural Anthropology
Required Major Courses (32 hours)
HHS 1020Introduction to Health Sciences II C or better2
HHS 3100Introduction to Social Determinants of Health C or better3
HHS 3600Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science C or better3
HHS 4800Health Sciences Capstone I C or better3
HHS 4810Health Sciences Capstone II C or better3
COUN 3000Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions C or better3
LGL 4230Health Care And The Law C or better3
HEAL 4800Public Health Research And Statistics C or better3
HEAL 3600Prevention And Control Of Disease C or better3
HIM 2300Healthcare Resources, Payers C or better3
HEAL 4960Political Determinants of Health C or better3
Total Hours32
Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration Requirements (25 hours)
HEAL 1800Medical Terminology3
EXSC 2570Human Anatomy and Physiol II3
EXSC 2470Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab1
OCCT 2550PURPOSEFUL LIVING ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY3
PSY 2200Abnormal Psychology3
PSY 2510Lifespan Developmental Psychology3
HHS 4100Foundations of Healthcare Delivery3
SPED 2040Perspectives In The Field Of Exceptionalities3
Choose one:
HEAL 2400General Safety3
or HEAL 2500 Personal Health
or HEAL 2600 Mental Health
General Electives (19 hours)
Total Hours25

Health Sciences - Social Determinants of Health Concentration, BA Requirements

Skills Area (10 hours)10
College Composition I
College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse
Introduction To Statistics Requires MATH 1200 minimum C- or ACT/SAT or Placement Test
Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation
Arts/Humanities Core (6 hours from UToledo Core Curriculum)6
Social Sciences Core (6 hours) (satisfies social sciences core curriculum requirement)6
Principles Of Psychology
Introduction To Sociology
Natural Sciences Core (7 hours) (satisfies natural sciences core curriculum requirement)7
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Lab C or better
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology C or better
Natural Sciences Course3
Core Electives (9 hours) (Math, Humanities, Social Sciences, and/or Natural Sciences from the UToledo Core Curriculum)9
Multicultural Studies (6 hours from UToledo core curriculum)6
Required Major Courses (32 hours) C or better
HHS 1020Introduction to Health Sciences II C or better2
HHS 3100Introduction to Social Determinants of Health C or better3
HHS 3600Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science C or better3
HHS 4800Health Sciences Capstone I C or better3
HHS 4810Health Sciences Capstone II C or better3
COUN 3000Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions C or better3
LGL 4230Health Care And The Law C or better3
HEAL 4800Public Health Research And Statistics C or better3
HEAL 3600Prevention And Control Of Disease C or better3
HIM 2300Healthcare Resources, Payers C or better3
HEAL 4960Political Determinants of Health C or better3
Total Hours32
Concentration in Social Determinants of Health: Supporting Electives (18 hours) (tailor this to suit area of professional interest)18
Food, Health, Society
Medical Anthropology
Social Media I: Introduction to Social Media
Social Media II: Social Media Communication Strategies
Public Presentations
Group Communication
Organizational Communication
Health Communication
Communication in Non-Profit Organizations
Gender, Culture & Communication
Substance Abuse Prevention And Community Programming
Essentials Of Helping Relationships
Substance Abuse Treatment Techniques
Juvenile Justice
Women and Crime
Sex Crimes
Narcotics Policy and Enforcement
Introduction to Disability Studies
Geological Hazards And The Environment
Microbes And Society
Thinking, Knowing and Learning: From Self Determination to the Collective Good
Child Behavior And Development
Adolescent Behavior And Development
Adult Development
Strategic Management of Innovation
Human Pathophysiology For Health Care
Conservation And Resources
Geographic Information Systems
Quality Improvement In Health Care
Foundations of Healthcare Delivery
Medical Terminology
Foundations Of Health Education
General Safety
Personal Health
Mental Health
Living Well
Introduction to Public Health
Principles Of Nutrition
Environmental Health
Data Science I
Data Science II
Health Education Seminar
Community Engagement
Health Informatics & Information Management
Benefits, Health & Wellness
Law And Social Thought
Conflict Management: Mediation & Negotiations
Best Practices in Diversity Leadership
Ethics In Leadership And Management
Leading Strategic Improvement Initiatives
Leading Organizational Change and Development
Leading and Managing People
PURPOSEFUL LIVING ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Principles of Public Policy
Sexual Politics
Advocacy Groups in US Politics
Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies
Nonviolence and Conflict Transformation Theory and Practice
Abnormal Psychology
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Organizational Development Theory and Principles
OD Practices
Stereotyping, Prejudice, & Discrimination
Health Psychology
Inclusion and Recreational Therapy Services
Introduction To Therapeutic Recreation
The Family and Society
Women's Roles: A Global Perspective
Race, Class, And Gender
African American Culture
Social Inequality
Community Organizing and Development
Health And Gender
Medical Sociology
Social Gerontology
Population And Society
Women In Poverty
Human Animal Interaction, Health and Wellness
Diversity In Contemporary Society
Contemporary U.S. Queer Cultures
Issues In Lesbian, Transgender, Bisexual And Gay Communities
General Electives (26 hours)26

Health Sciences - Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration, BA Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
MATH 2600 Introduction To Statistics 3
HEAL 1800 Medical Terminology 3
PSY 1010 Principles Of Psychology 3
HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation 1
Arts/Humanities Core 3
 Hours16
Second Term
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
BIOL 1120 Survey Of Biology 3
SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology 3
HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II 2
Elective 3
 Hours14
Third Term
EXSC 2560 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
EXSC 2460 Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab 1
Arts/Humanities Core (ART 1040 recommended) 3
HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 3
OCCT 2550 PURPOSEFUL LIVING ROLE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 3
Elective 3
 Hours16
Fourth Term
EXSC 2570 Human Anatomy and Physiol II 3
EXSC 2470 Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab 1
Arts/Humanities Core (COCA 2000 recommended) 3
DST 2020 Introduction to Disability Studies 3
COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions 3
Select one of the following: 3
General Safety
Personal Health
Mental Health
 Hours16
Fifth Term
HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science 3
Natural Science Core (PHYS 1300 recommended) 3
ANTH 2800 Cultural Anthropology 3
HEAL 3600 Prevention And Control Of Disease 3
PSY 2200 Abnormal Psychology 3
 Hours15
Sixth Term
HIM 2300 Healthcare Resources, Payers 3
HEAL 4800 Public Health Research And Statistics 3
HHS 4100 Foundations of Healthcare Delivery 3
PSY 2510 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Seventh Term
HHS 4800 Health Sciences Capstone I 3
LGL 4230 Health Care And The Law 3
COMM 1010
Comm Principles And Practices
or Interpersonal Communication
3
SPED 2040 Perspectives In The Field Of Exceptionalities 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Eighth Term
HHS 4810 Health Sciences Capstone II 3
HEAL 4960 Political Determinants of Health 3
Elective 3
Elective 4
 Hours13
 Total Hours120

Health Sciences - Social Determinants of Health Concentration, BA Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation 1
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
EXSC 1460 Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1
EXSC 1560 Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 3
Arts/Humanities Core 3
Diversity of US OR Non-Diversity of US 3
Elective 2
 Hours16
Second Term
HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II 2
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology 3
Supporting Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours14
Third Term
HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 3
MATH 2600 Introduction To Statistics 3
Natural Sciences Core 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Fourth Term
COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions 3
HIM 2300 Healthcare Resources, Payers 3
Coure Elective 3
Core Elective 3
Arts/Humanities Core 3
 Hours15
Fifth Term
HEAL 3600 Prevention And Control Of Disease 3
PSY 1010 Principles Of Psychology 3
Diversity of US OR Non-Diversity of US 3
Supportive Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Sixth Term
HEAL 4800 Public Health Research And Statistics 3
Core Elective 3
Supporting Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Seventh Term
HHS 4800 Health Sciences Capstone I 3
HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science 3
Supporting Elective 3
Supporting Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Eighth Term
HHS 4810 Health Sciences Capstone II 3
LGL 4230 Health Care And The Law 3
HEAL 4960 Political Determinants of Health 3
Supporting Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Health Sciences - Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration, BA Learning Outcomes

  • Develop the appropriate written and oral skills necessary for graduate study or a professional career, including the ability to present oneself in a professional manner 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world as it relates to individual and population health 
  • Describe the role of cultural humility and cultural responsiveness in health professions
  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others 
  • Identify specific behaviors that promote or compromise health 
  • Explain how to locate, appraise and utilize evidence to positively impact health
  • Demonstrate knowledge of research and statistical techniques commonly employed in the health fields
  • Describe the influence of socio-identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability) on individuals’ functioning, concerns, and the helping process in the context of health and human service professions
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the social welfare institution, its history, relation to social values, social welfare laws and programs, and the systems characteristic of service delivery
  • Identify health care laws and legal issues, including treatment relationships, medical malpractice, the right to die, reproductive rights, bioethics, health care financing, public health, delivery systems and regulations
  • Articulate the etiology, pathogenesis, and prevention and control of acute and chronic diseases
  • Describe the roles of professionals in meeting standards of regulatory agencies and voluntary organizations in health systems
  • Describe multiple aspects of the social environment and identify how social determinants of health contribute to healthcare disparities
  • Develop foundational knowledge for health professionals
  • Identify careers in occupational therapy, how to pursue them, how to meet regulatory, and demonstrate foundational knowledge for study in pre-occupational therapy concentration.

Health Sciences - Social Determinants of Health Concentration, BA Learning Outcomes

  • Develop the appropriate written and oral skills necessary for graduate study or a professional career, including the ability to present oneself in a professional manner
  • Demonstrate knowledge of human cultures and the physical and natural world as it relates to individual and population health
  • Describe the role of cultural humility and cultural responsiveness in health professions
  • Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with others
  • Identify specific behaviors that promote or compromise health
  • Explain how to locate, appraise and utilize evidence to positively impact health
  • Demonstrate knowledge of research and statistical techniques commonly employed in the health fields
  • Describe the influence of socio-identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, ability) on individuals’ functioning, concerns, and the helping process in the context of health and human service professions
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the social welfare institution, its history, relation to social values, social welfare laws and programs, and the systems characteristic of service delivery
  • Identify health care laws and legal issues, including treatment relationships, medical malpractice, the right to die, reproductive rights, bioethics, health care financing, public health, delivery systems and regulations
  • Articulate the etiology, pathogenesis, and prevention and control of acute and chronic diseases
  • Describe the roles of professionals in meeting standards of regulatory agencies and voluntary organizations in health systems
  • Describe multiple aspects of the social environment and identify how social determinants of health contribute to healthcare disparities
  • Develop foundational knowledge for health professionals