Health Sciences
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| BIOL1104 | General Biology I | 4 |
| CHEM1984 | Chemical Principles I | 4 |
| MATH 1033 or higher | 3 | |
| COMP1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| HLSC1101 | Introduction to Health Science | 1 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL1101 | Topics in General Biology | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Second Semester
| BIOL2204 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM2984 | Chemical Principles II | 4 |
| GLST2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| SPCH1083 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Entrance Requirements
Specific high school course requirements and recommendations are:
Required
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Biology
- Chemistry
Recommended
- Physics
Required Course Prerequisites
If students do not place into MATH 1033 College Algebra, MATH 1084 Calculus I, MATH 1323 Quantitative Reasoning, MATH 1034 College Algebra of Functions, MATH 1054 Precalculus, or MATH 2124 Statistical Methods & Analysis, then MATH 1014 Algebra Concepts is a required prerequisite for completion of the major.
If students do not place into PHYS 1024 General Physics I or PHYS 1044 College Physics I, then PHYS 1014 Introductory Physics is a required prerequisite for completion of this major.
In health sciences, you’ll apply biology and chemistry to laboratory and clinical settings while mastering lab techniques, instrumentation, and scientific analysis. You’ll evaluate research studies, use technology effectively, and strengthen your written and oral communication. Training emphasizes ethics, professionalism, and interdisciplinary learning, preparing you for graduate study or careers in healthcare, research, or biomedical science.
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