BS in Health Sciences

Health Sciences - Human Performance & Fitness Promotion Concentration, BS Requirements

Skills Area (12-13 hours)12-13
College Composition I
College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse
College Algebra And Trigonometry
College Algebra
and Trigonometry
Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation
Social Sciences (6 hours) (satisfies social sciences core curriculum requirement)6
Introduction To Sociology
Principles Of Psychology
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours from UToledo Core Curriculum)6
Natural Sciences (19 hours) (satisfies natural sciences core curriculum requirement)
BIOL 2170Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance4
BIOL 2180Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance1
CHEM 1230General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1280General Chemistry Lab I1
EXSC 2460Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab1
EXSC 2560Anatomy and Physiology I3
PHYS 2070General Physics I5
Total Hours19
Multicultural Studies (3 hours from UToledo core curriculum)3
Required Major Courses (33 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 4100Foundations of Healthcare Delivery C or better3
COUN 3000Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions C or better3
EXSC 2470Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab C or better1
EXSC 2570Human Anatomy and Physiol II C or better3
EXSC 2580Human Pathophysiology For Health Care3
HEAL 1800Medical Terminology C or better3
LGL 4230Health Care And The Law C or better3
PHIL 3370Medical Ethics C or better3
MATH 2600Introduction To Statistics C or better3
Total Hours33
Human Performance Fitness Promotion (29 hours) Concentration
EXSC 3520Applied Exercise Physiology C or better3
EXSC 3530Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory C or better1
EXSC 3680Sport and Exercise Pharmacology C or better3
EXSC 3830Principles of Strength Conditioning C or better3
EXSC 3850Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation C or better3
EXSC 3860Cardiac Dysrhythmia Lab1
EXSC 4830Principles of Endurance Conditioning C or better3
EXSC 4850Clinical Exercise Testing C or better3
EXSC 4860Clinical Exercise Testing Lab C or better1
EXSC 4140Fitness Internship I C or better4
EXSC 4840Fitness Internship II C or better4
Total Hours29
Supplemental Major Course select one (3-4 hours)
HEAL 4700Nutritional Science3
or EXSC 4640 Neurological And Pathological Foundations Of Rehabilitation
or EXSC 4540
EXSC 4550
Applied Biomechanics
and Applied Biomechanics Lab
General Electives to meet 120 credit hours and fulfill upper-level course requirements

Health Sciences - Pre-Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BS Requirements

Skills Area (12-13 hours)
ENGL 1110College Composition I3
ENGL 1130College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse3
MATH 1340College Algebra And Trigonometry5
or MATH 1320
MATH 1330
College Algebra
and Trigonometry
HHS 1010Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation1
Social Sciences (6 hours) (satisfies social sciences core curriculum requirement)
SOC 1010Introduction To Sociology3
PSY 1010Principles Of Psychology3
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours from UToledo Core Curriculum)
Natural Sciences (19 hours) (satisfies natural sciences core curriculum requirement)
BIOL 2150Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation4
BIOL 2160Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation1
CHEM 1230General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1280General Chemistry Lab I1
EXSC 2460Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab C or better1
EXSC 2560Anatomy and Physiology I C or better3
PHYS 2070General Physics I5
Multicultural Studies (3 hours from UToledo core curriculum)
Required Major Courses (33 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 4100Foundations of Healthcare Delivery C or better3
COUN 3000Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions C or better3
EXSC 2470Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab C or better1
EXSC 2570Human Anatomy and Physiol II C or better3
EXSC 2580Human Pathophysiology For Health Care3
HEAL 1800Medical Terminology C or better3
LGL 4230Health Care And The Law C or better3
PHIL 3370Medical Ethics C or better3
MATH 2600Introduction To Statistics C or better3
Pre-Athletic and Pre-Physical Therapy (26 hours) Concentration
BIOL 2170Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance4
BIOL 2180Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance1
CHEM 1240General Chemistry II4
CHEM 1290General Chemistry Lab II1
EXSC 3520Applied Exercise Physiology C or better3
EXSC 3530Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory C or better1
EXSC 4540Applied Biomechanics3
EXSC 4550Applied Biomechanics Lab1
PHYS 2080General Physics II5
Select one from the following:3
Abnormal Psychology
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
General Electives 12
Total Hours38
Supplemental Major Course (select one) 3 hours
HEAL 4700Nutritional Science3
or EXSC 4640 Neurological And Pathological Foundations Of Rehabilitation
General Electives to meet 120 credit hours and fulfill upper-level course requirements

Health Sciences - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS Requirements

Skills Area (12-13 hours)
ENGL 1110College Composition I3
ENGL 1130College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse3
MATH 1340College Algebra And Trigonometry5
or MATH 1320
MATH 1330
College Algebra
and Trigonometry
HHS 1010Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation1
Social Sciences (6 hours) (satisfies social sciences core curriculum requirement)
SOC 1010Introduction To Sociology3
PSY 1010Principles Of Psychology3
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours from UToledo Core Curriculum)
Natural Sciences (19 hours) (satisfies natural sciences core curriculum requirement)
BIOL 2150Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation4
BIOL 2160Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation1
CHEM 1230General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1280General Chemistry Lab I1
EXSC 2460Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab1
EXSC 2560Anatomy and Physiology I3
PHYS 2070General Physics I5
Multicultural Studies (3 hours from UToledo core curriculum)
Required Major Courses (33 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 4100Foundations of Healthcare Delivery C or better3
COUN 3000Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions C or better3
EXSC 2470Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab C or better1
EXSC 2570Human Anatomy and Physiol II C or better3
EXSC 2580Human Pathophysiology For Health Care3
HEAL 1800Medical Terminology C or better3
LGL 4230Health Care And The Law C or better3
PHIL 3370Medical Ethics C or better3
MATH 2600Introduction To Statistics C or better3
Total Hours33
Pre-Medical (26 hours) Concentration
BIOL 2170Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance4
BIOL 2180Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance1
CHEM 1240General Chemistry II4
CHEM 1290General Chemistry Lab II1
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 2460Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors1
CHEM 2470Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Non-Majors1
PHYS 2080General Physics II5
CHEM 3510Biochemistry I3
Total Hours26
Supplemental Major Course (select one) 3-4 hours
HEAL 4700Nutritional Science3
or EXSC 3520
EXSC 3530
Applied Exercise Physiology
and Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory
or EXSC 4540
EXSC 4550
Applied Biomechanics
and Applied Biomechanics Lab
or EXSC 4640 Neurological And Pathological Foundations Of Rehabilitation
General Electives to meet 120 credit hours and fulfill upper-level course requirements

Health Sciences - Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration, BS Requirements

Skills Area (12-13 hours)
ENGL 1110College Composition I3
ENGL 1130College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse3
MATH 1340College Algebra And Trigonometry5
or MATH 1320
MATH 1330
College Algebra
and Trigonometry
HHS 1010Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation1
Social Sciences (6 hours) (satisfies social sciences core curriculum requirement)
SOC 1010Introduction To Sociology3
PSY 1010Principles Of Psychology3
Humanities/Fine Arts (6 hours from UToledo Core Curriculum)
Natural Sciences (19 hours) (satisfies natural sciences core curriculum requirement)
BIOL 2150Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation4
BIOL 2160Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation1
CHEM 1230General Chemistry I4
CHEM 1280General Chemistry Lab I1
EXSC 2460Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab B- or better for PA program1
EXSC 2560Anatomy and Physiology I B- or better for PA program3
PHYS 2070General Physics I5
Multicultural Studies (3 hours from UToledo core curriculum)
Required Major Courses (33 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 4100Foundations of Healthcare Delivery C or better3
COUN 3000Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions C or better3
EXSC 2470Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab C or better1
EXSC 2570Human Anatomy and Physiol II C or better3
EXSC 2580Human Pathophysiology For Health Care3
HEAL 1800Medical Terminology C or better3
LGL 4230Health Care And The Law C or better3
PHIL 3370Medical Ethics C or better3
MATH 2600Introduction To Statistics C or better3
Total Hours33
Pre-Physician Assistant (27 hours) Concentration
BIOL 2170Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance4
BIOL 2180Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance1
CHEM 1240General Chemistry II4
CHEM 1290General Chemistry Lab II1
PSY 2510Lifespan Developmental Psychology3
BIOL 3010Molecular Genetics3
BIOL 3030Cell Biology3
BIOL 4030Microbiology3
BIOL 4040Microbiology Laboratory1
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 2460Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors1
Total Hours27
Supplemental Major Course (select one) 3-4 hours
HEAL 4700Nutritional Science3
or EXSC 3520
EXSC 3530
Applied Exercise Physiology
and Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory
or EXSC 4540
EXSC 4550
Applied Biomechanics
and Applied Biomechanics Lab
or EXSC 4640 Neurological And Pathological Foundations Of Rehabilitation
General Electives to meet 120 credit hours and fulfill upper-level course requirements

Health Sciences - Human Performance & Fitness Promotion Concentration, BS Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
BIOL 2170 Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 4
BIOL 2180 Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 1
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation 1
MATH 1340 College Algebra And Trigonometry 5
Elective 3
 Hours17
Second Term
EXSC 2560 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
EXSC 2460 Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab 1
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
HEAL 1800 Medical Terminology 3
HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II 2
PSY 1010 Principles Of Psychology 3
 Hours15
Third Term
EXSC 2570 Human Anatomy and Physiol II 3
EXSC 2470 Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab 1
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1280 General Chemistry Lab I 1
HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 3
Diversity of US OR Non-Diversity of US 3
 Hours15
Fourth Term
EXSC 3520 Applied Exercise Physiology 3
EXSC 3530 Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions 3
SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology 3
Arts/Humanities Core 3
Elective 3
 Hours16
Fifth Term
EXSC 3830 Principles of Strength Conditioning 3
EXSC 3850 Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation 3
EXSC 3860 Cardiac Dysrhythmia Lab 1
EXSC 4830 Principles of Endurance Conditioning 3
PHYS 2070 General Physics I 5
 Hours15
Sixth Term
EXSC 4850 Clinical Exercise Testing 3
EXSC 4860 Clinical Exercise Testing Lab 1
EXSC 3680 Sport and Exercise Pharmacology 3
HHS 4100 Foundations of Healthcare Delivery 3
MATH 2600 Introduction To Statistics 3
Elective 3
 Hours16
Seventh Term
EXSC 4140 Fitness Internship I 4
HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science 3
EXSC 2580 Human Pathophysiology For Health Care 3
Supplemental Major Course 3-4
 Hours13-14
Eighth Term
EXSC 4840 Fitness Internship II 4
US Diversity OR Non-US Diversity 3
LGL 4230 Health Care And The Law 3
PHIL 3370 Medical Ethics 3
 Hours13
 Total Hours120-121

Health Sciences - Pre-Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BS Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
BIOL 2170 Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 4
BIOL 2180 Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 1
HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation 1
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
MATH 1340 College Algebra And Trigonometry 5
 Hours14
Second Term
BIOL 2150 Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation 4
BIOL 2160 Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation 1
PSY 1010 Principles Of Psychology 3
HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II 2
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
Arts/Humanities Core 3
 Hours16
Third Term
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1280 General Chemistry Lab I 1
SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology 3
EXSC 2560 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
EXSC 2460 Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab 1
HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 3
 Hours15
Fourth Term
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 1290 General Chemistry Lab II 1
HEAL 1800 Medical Terminology 3
EXSC 2570 Human Anatomy and Physiol II 3
EXSC 2470 Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab 1
COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions 3
 Hours15
Fifth Term
EXSC 3520 Applied Exercise Physiology 3
EXSC 3530 Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
PHYS 2070 General Physics I 5
PSY 2200 Abnormal Psychology (or PSY 2510 or PSY 2700) 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
Sixth Term
Arts/Humanities Core 3
PHYS 2080 General Physics II 5
HHS 4100 Foundations of Healthcare Delivery 3
EXSC 2580 Human Pathophysiology For Health Care 3
 Hours14
Seventh Term
MATH 2600 Introduction To Statistics 3
HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science 3
PHIL 3370 Medical Ethics 3
EXSC 4540 Applied Biomechanics 3
EXSC 4550 Applied Biomechanics Lab 1
Elective 3
 Hours16
Eighth Term
LGL 4230 Health Care And The Law 3
Diversity of US OR Non-Diversity of US 3
Supplemental Major Course 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120

Health Sciences - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
BIOL 2170 Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 4
BIOL 2180 Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 1
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1280 General Chemistry Lab I 1
HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation 1
MATH 1340 College Algebra And Trigonometry 5
 Hours16
Second Term
BIOL 2150 Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation 4
BIOL 2160 Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation 1
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 1290 General Chemistry Lab II 1
HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II 2
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
 Hours15
Third Term
CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 2460 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors 1
EXSC 2560 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
EXSC 2460 Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab 1
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 3
 Hours14
Fourth Term
CHEM 2420 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 2470 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Non-Majors 1
EXSC 2570 Human Anatomy and Physiol II 3
EXSC 2470 Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab 1
COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions 3
PSY 1010 Principles Of Psychology 3
 Hours14
Fifth Term
CHEM 3510 Biochemistry I 3
PHYS 2070 General Physics I 5
SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology 3
HEAL 1800 Medical Terminology 3
 Hours14
Sixth Term
PHYS 2080 General Physics II 5
HHS 4100 Foundations of Healthcare Delivery 3
Non-US Diversity or US Diversity Elective 3
Elective 3
EXSC 2580 Human Pathophysiology For Health Care 3
 Hours17
Seventh Term
MATH 2600 Introduction To Statistics 3
HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science 3
PHIL 3370 Medical Ethics 3
Elective 3
Supplemental Major Course 3-4
 Hours15-16
Eighth Term
LGL 4230 Health Care And The Law 3
Arts/Humanities Core 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Non-US Diversity or US Diversity Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours120-121

Health Sciences - Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration, BS Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
First TermHours
BIOL 2170 Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 4
BIOL 2180 Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance 1
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1280 General Chemistry Lab I 1
HHS 1010 Introduction to Health Sciences I with Orientation 1
MATH 1340 College Algebra And Trigonometry 5
 Hours16
Second Term
BIOL 2150 Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation 4
BIOL 2160 Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation 1
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry II 4
CHEM 1290 General Chemistry Lab II 1
HHS 1020 Introduction to Health Sciences II 2
ENGL 1110 College Composition I 3
 Hours15
Third Term
CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 2460 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors 1
EXSC 2560 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
EXSC 2460 Human Anatomy And Physiology I Lab 1
ENGL 1130 College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse 3
HHS 3100 Introduction to Social Determinants of Health 3
 Hours14
Fourth Term
BIOL 3010 Molecular Genetics 3
EXSC 2570 Human Anatomy and Physiol II 3
EXSC 2470 Human Anatomy And Physiology II Lab 1
HEAL 1800 Medical Terminology 3
COUN 3000 Cultural Competence in Health and Human Services Professions 3
PSY 1010 Principles Of Psychology 3
 Hours16
Fifth Term
BIOL 3030 Cell Biology 3
PHYS 2070 General Physics I 5
PSY 2510 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 3
SOC 1010 Introduction To Sociology 3
 Hours14
Sixth Term
BIOL 4030 Microbiology 3
BIOL 4040 Microbiology Laboratory 1
HHS 4100 Foundations of Healthcare Delivery 3
EXSC 2580 Human Pathophysiology For Health Care 3
Elective 3
Non-US Diversity /US Diversity Elective 3
 Hours16
Seventh Term
MATH 2600 Introduction To Statistics 3
HHS 3600 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science 3
PHIL 3370 Medical Ethics 3
Elective 3
Supplemental Major Course 3-4
 Hours15-16
Eighth Term
LGL 4230 Health Care And The Law 3
Arts/Humanities Core 3
Non-US Diversity /US Diversity Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 2
 Hours14
 Total Hours120-121

Health Sciences - Human Performance & Fitness Promotion Concentration, BS Learning Outcomes

  • Identify careers for a health science degree graduate, how to pursue them and how to meet regulatory standards
  • Develop foundational healthcare knowledge and concepts for entry into graduate healthcare programs or professional career in health-related fields
  • Identify the social determinants of health and their impact on health disparities
  • Describe cultural responsiveness and humility and their role in delivering patient and client-centered care in an evolving healthcare landscape
  • Explain ethical responsibility in healthcare and its role in patient and client-centered care
  • 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
  • Explain how to locate, appraise and utilize evidence to positively impact health
  • Describe healthcare informatics and how it can be used to ensure quality improvement and improve health outcomes
  • Describe interprofessional collaborative practice and its role in optimizing patient and client care
  • Describe multiple aspects of the social environment and identify how social determinants of health contribute to healthcare disparities
  • Develop foundational knowledge and skills to prepare students to work in the human performance and fitness promotion fields


Health Sciences - Pre-Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BS Learning Outcomes

  • Identify careers for a health science degree graduate, how to pursue them and how to meet regulatory standards
  • Develop foundational healthcare knowledge and concepts for entry into graduate healthcare programs or professional career in health-related fields
  • Identify the social determinants of health and their impact on health disparities
  • Describe cultural responsiveness and humility and their role in delivering patient and client-centered care in an evolving healthcare landscape
  • Explain ethical responsibility in healthcare and its role in patient and client-centered care
  • 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
  • Explain how to locate, appraise and utilize evidence to positively impact health
  • Describe healthcare informatics and how it can be used to ensure quality improvement and improve health outcomes
  • Describe interprofessional collaborative practice and its role in optimizing patient and client care
  • Describe multiple aspects of the social environment and identify how social determinants of health contribute to healthcare disparities
  • Develop foundational knowledge for study in the pre-athletic training and pre-physical therapy concentration


Health Sciences - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS Learning Outcomes

  • Identify careers for a health science degree graduate, how to pursue them and how to meet regulatory standards
  • Develop foundational healthcare knowledge and concepts for entry into graduate healthcare programs or professional career in health-related fields
  • Identify the social determinants of health and their impact on health disparities
  • Describe cultural responsiveness and humility and their role in delivering patient and client-centered care in an evolving healthcare landscape
  • Explain ethical responsibility in healthcare and its role in patient and client-centered care
  • 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
  • Explain how to locate, appraise and utilize evidence to positively impact health
  • Describe healthcare informatics and how it can be used to ensure quality improvement and improve health outcomes
  • Describe interprofessional collaborative practice and its role in optimizing patient and client care
  • Describe multiple aspects of the social environment and identify how social determinants of health contribute to healthcare disparities
  • Develop foundational knowledge for study in the pre-medical concentration


Health Sciences - Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration, BS Learning Outcomes

  • Identify careers for a health science degree graduate, how to pursue them and how to meet regulatory standards
  • Develop foundational healthcare knowledge and concepts for entry into graduate healthcare programs or professional career in health-related fields
  • Identify the social determinants of health and their impact on health disparities
  • Describe cultural responsiveness and humility and their role in delivering patient and client-centered care in an evolving healthcare landscape
  • Explain ethical responsibility in healthcare and its role in patient and client-centered care
  • 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
  • Explain how to locate, appraise and utilize evidence to positively impact health
  • Describe healthcare informatics and how it can be used to ensure quality improvement and improve health outcomes
  • Describe interprofessional collaborative practice and its role in optimizing patient and client care
  • Describe multiple aspects of the social environment and identify how social determinants of health contribute to healthcare disparities
  • Develop foundational knowledge for study in pre-physician assistant concentration.