Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Health Studies prepares students for both clinical and non-clinical careers in one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. Health Studies students study science and healthcare services and systems. With a strong foundation in health sciences, students graduate ready to join the workforce or pursue graduate or clinical studies.

Students choose from three emphasis areas:

General Emphasis
Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) Emphasis
Science Emphasis

Emphasis Areas and Coursework

Degree Coursework

All students in the Health Studies B.S. degree program take the following courses. Find a comprehensive list of courses and course descriptions for this degree in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Course Number and Title	Credits
BIOL 192 Biology II: Introduction to the Diversity of Life or BIOL 228 Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
HLTH 101 Medical Terminology	3
HLTH 105 Health Advocacy and Me	3
HLTH 210 Health Services Administration	3
HLTH 300 Pathophysiology	4
HLTH 315 Health Policy and Ethics	3
HLTH 382 Research Methods in Health	3
FF HLTH 400 Interprofessional Capstone	1
HLTH 480 Epidemiology	3
HLTH 488 Student Outcomes Assessment	0

General Emphasis

Provides a strong foundation in the field of health and wellness, and enables you to explore career options along the way.
Dive into the field of health and learn about human anatomy, medical terminology, healthcare delivery systems, nutrition, disease, and health-related ethics.
Tailor the degree to match your interests with your elective credits – or take prerequisites for professional programs (such as physician assistant and pharmacy school).

Careers Include:

Healthcare Administration
Patient Navigator
Preparation for Professional/Clinical Programs (e.g. Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, Optometry)

Download the 4-year Plan of Study

Course Number and Title	Credits
BUSBTC 301 Business Foundations I	3
BUSBTC 302 Business Foundations II	3
EOHS 230 Introduction to Environmental Health	3
HEP 240 Foundations of Health Education & Promotion	3
HIIM 215 Introduction to Health Informatics	3
HLTH 207 Nutrition	3
HLTH 310 Evidence-Based Public Health	3
HLTH 418 Advanced Public Health Analysis	3
Two (2) of the following: HLTH 360 Healthcare Finance HLTH 365 Quality Improvement & Performance Management HLTH 410 Health and Aging HLTH 413 Death and Dying: A Modern Conundrum HLTH 419 Public Health Communications HLTH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management HLTH 470 Collaborating for Change	6
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology	3
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits	8
Electives to total 120 credits	13-14
Total	120

Science Emphasis

Provides a strong foundation in health sciences, and a great fit if you are interested in healthcare – or becoming a healthcare provider.

Take classes exploring biology, chemistry, healthcare delivery systems, medical terminology, and other foundational topics in health.
Check off a list of common prerequisite courses for professional programs (such as medical and dental school).

Careers Include:

Healthcare Administrator
Patient Navigator
Preparation for Professional Programs (e.g. Medical School, Dental School)

Download the 4-year Plan of Study

Course Number and Title	Credits
FNCHEM 111, 111L General Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHEM 112, 112L General Chemistry II & lab	4
CHEM 307, 308-309, 310 Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs	10
EOHS 230 Introduction to Environmental Health or HEP 240 Foundations of Health Education & Promotion	3
HLTH 207 Nutrition	3
Two (2) of the following: HLTH 310 Evidence-based Public Health HLTH 365 Quality Improvement and Performance Management HLTH 410 Health and Aging HLTH 413 Death and Dying: A Modern Conundrum HLTH 419 Public Health Communications HLTH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management HLTH 470 Collaborating for Change	6
MATH 143 College Algebra	3
MATH 144 Precalculus II: Trigonometric Functions	2
PHYS 111-112 General Physics I & II	8
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology	3
Choose three (3) courses from one of the following tracks: Natural Science Track BIOL 205 Introductory Microbiology (4) or BIOL 303 General Microbiology (5) BIOL 310 Genetics BIOL 320 Cell Biology CHEM 350 Fundamentals of Biochemistry Psychology Track PSYC 301 Abnormal Psychology PSYC 309 Child Development PSYC 310 Adolescent and Adult Development PSYC 331 The Psychology of Health	September 11, 2019
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits	0-4
Total	120-121

Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) Emphasis

Combines the power of data and healthcare to improve patient outcomes with courses in business, information technology, and health sciences.

Explore the systems and information technology used in the health industry to collect, manage, analyze, and protect data.
Specialize in one of two tracks: Management (focused on business skills) or Informatics (focused on database systems and analysis).

Careers Include:

Coding and Billing Specialist/Manager
Health Informatics Specialist
Medical Insurance Claims Analyst

Download the 4-year Plan of Study

Course Number and Title	Credits
FN Foundations of Natural, Physical, and Applied Sciences course in a second field	3-4
EOHS 230 Introduction to Environmental Health or HEP 240 Foundations of Health Education & Promotion	3
HIIM 215 Introduction to Health Informatics	3
HIIM 220 Foundations of Managing Health Information	3
HIIM 320 Health Information Management I with lab	4
HIIM 321 Health Information Management II with lab	4
HIIM 322 Managing Clinical Classification Systems	3
HIIM 323 Reimbursement Methodologies	3
HLTH 365 Quality Improvement & Performance Management	3
HLTH 420 Strategic Planning and Project Management	3
HLTH 470 Collaborating for Change	3
ITM 105 Spreadsheet Topics	2
ITM 106 Database Topics	1
Choose one of the following two tracks: Informatics Track HIIM 424 Healthcare Information Systems HLTH 418 Advanced Public Health Analysis ITM 305 Info Technology and Network Essentials or ITM 310 Business Intelligence ITM 315 Database Systems Management Track BUSBTC 301 Business Foundations I BUSBTC 302 Business Foundations II BUSBTC 310 Creating Value with People HLTH 360 Health Care Finance	12
Electives to total 120 credits	7-9
Total	120

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Bachelor of Science in Health Studies

Students choose from three emphasis areas:

Emphasis Areas and Coursework

Department of Community and Environmental Health