B.S. in Health Studies (HE.EX.BS, HE.HE.BS)

B.S. in Health Studies (HE.EX.BS, HE.HE.BS)

Major Requirements/Health Studies (10-13 credits)
HE-101Strategies for Healthy Living3
HE-150Medical Terminology3
HE-290Health Research Methods3
Select one course from the following list:1-4
Professional Seminar in Health (3-credits)
School Based Education in Physical Activity and Nutrition (4-credits)
Internship in Health and Physical Education (1-3-credits)
or PE-389
Internship in Health and Physical Education
Cluster Requirements (33-41 credits)
Select one of the following clusters:33-41
Exercise Science Cluster (41 credits)
Principles of Health Education
Nutrition and Health
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Fitness Concepts and Measurements
Exercise Physiology
Applied Biomechanics
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
Strength and Conditioning Techniques
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Physics for the Life Sciences I
Physics for the Life Sciences I Laboratory
Physics for the Life Sciences II
Physics for the Life Sciences II Laboratory
Fitness Facility Management and Professional Practice
Health Science Cluster (33 credits)
Technology and Health Informatics
Lifespan Development and Health
Epidemiology
Health Policy
Select 21 credits from Course Type HE.PE/HE.EL
Interdisciplinary Requirements (31 credits)
PY-103Introduction to Psychology3
(Satisfies Social Science (SS.SV) in General Education)
SO-101Introduction to Sociology3
(Satisfies Social Science (SS.SV) in General Education)
MA-151Statistics with Applications3
(Satisfies Mathematics in General Education)
BY-110Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology4
BY-111Anatomy and Physiology I 14
or BY-211 Physiology with Anatomy I
BY-112Anatomy and Physiology II 14
or BY-212 Physiology with Anatomy II
CE-111
111L
111R
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
and General Chemistry I Recitation
5
CE-112
112L
112R
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory
and General Chemistry II Recitation
5
(Science courses satisfy Natural Sciences (NS) requirement in General Education)
Free Electives (20 credits) 2
Complete up to 12-20 credits of free electives 220
General Education Requirements (24 credits) 3
Complete up to 24 credits as outlined on the General Education table. 324
Total Credits120
1

BY-211 Physiology with Anatomy I (4 cr.) and BY-212 Physiology with Anatomy II (4 cr.) are required for several graduate schools. See your advisor for assistance.

2

Please consult with your advisor regarding the required number of free electives that must be completed.

3

The General Education curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits. However, students may be able to share credits from within their major or interdisciplinary requirements. Please consult with your advisor to determine which General Education courses must be completed.

Notes

  • 54 credits must be completed at the 200 level or higher.

Sequence Chart - Health Science Cluster

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-101 Strategies for Healthy Living3HE-201 Technology and Health Informatics (Technical Literacy (TL)3
HE.EL Health Elective3EN-102 College Composition II3
EN-101 College Composition I3BY-110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology4
FO-xxx Gen*Ed World Language3MA-151 Statistics with Applications (Gen*Ed Mathematics)3
Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT) AR,DA,MU,TH3SO-101 Introduction to Sociology3
Semester Credits15Semester Credits16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-290 Health Research Methods3HE-150 Medical Terminology3
Gen*Ed Historical Perspectives (HS.SV)3HE-212 Lifespan Development and Health (Gen*Ed Reasoned Oral Discourse (RD))3
CE-111 General Chemistry I (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL)3HE.EL Health Elective3
CE-111L General Chemistry I Laboratory1HE.EL Health Elective3
CE-111R General Chemistry I Recitation1CE-112 General Chemistry II (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL3
PY-103 Introduction to Psychology3CE-112L General Chemistry II Laboratory1
Free Elective3CE-112R General Chemistry II Recitation1
Semester Credits17Semester Credits17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE.EL Health Elective3HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350 or Free Elective11-4
HE.EL Health Elective3HE.EL Health Elective3
Gen*Ed Reasoned Discourse (RD) Suggested HE-3203Gen*Ed Cultural Diversity (CD) or Global Understanding (GU)3
BY-211 Physiology with Anatomy I or 1114BY-212 Physiology with Anatomy II or 1124
EN-2xx Gen*Ed Literature (LIT)3Free Elective2
Semester Credits16Semester Credits13-16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350 or Free Elective21-4HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350 or Free Elective21-4
HE-440 Health Policy3HE.EL Health Elective3
HE-350 Epidemiology3HE.EL Health Elective3
PR-4xx Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP)3Free Elective3
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Semester Credits13-16Semester Credits13-16
Total Credits 120-129
1

Graduate school applicants take HE-485 in year three spring.

2

Take HE-485 or HE/PE-389 or PE-350 if still needed.

Sequence Chart - Exercise Science Cluster

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-101 Strategies for Healthy Living3Gen*Ed Technological Literacy (TL) suggested HE-2013
EN-101 College Composition I3BY-110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology4
FO-xxx Gen*Ed World Language3EN-102 College Composition II3
Gen*Ed Aesthetics (AT) AR,DA,MU,TH3MA-151 Statistics with Applications (Gen*Ed Mathematics)3
Gen*Ed Historical Perspective (HS.SV)3Free Elective3
Semester Credits15Semester Credits16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-290 Health Research Methods3HE-150 Medical Terminology3
SO-101 Introduction to Sociology (Gen*Ed Social Science Survey (SS.SV))3HE.PE-xxx Health or PE Elective3
PY-103 Introduction to Psychology3CE-112 General Chemistry II (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL)3
CE-111 General Chemistry I (Gen*Ed Natural Science (NS) BY,CE,PH,SC,GL3CE-112L General Chemistry II Laboratory1
CE-111L General Chemistry I Laboratory1CE-112R General Chemistry II Recitation1
CE-111R General Chemistry I Recitation1Gen*Ed Literature (LIT)
Free Elective3Free Elective3
Semester Credits17Semester Credits14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-320 Principles of Health Education3HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350 or Free Elective11-4
HE-380 Nutrition and Health3PE-310 Sport and Exercise Psychology3
BY-211 Physiology with Anatomy I or 1114BY-212 Physiology with Anatomy II or 1124
PH-105 Physics for the Life Sciences I3PH-106 Physics for the Life Sciences II3
PH-105L Physics for the Life Sciences I Laboratory1PH-106L Physics for the Life Sciences II Laboratory1
 Gen*Ed Cultural Diversity (CD) or Global Understanding (GU)3
Semester Credits14Semester Credits15-18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350 or Free Elective21-4HE-485 OR HE/PE-389 OR PE-350 or Free Elective21-4
PE-201 First Aid/CPR/AED Certification2PE-320 Exercise Physiology3
PE-315 Fitness Concepts and Measurements3PE-351 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries3
PE-330 Applied Biomechanics3PE-370 Strength and Conditioning Techniques3
PE-440 Fitness Facility Management and Professional Practice3PE-410 Exercise Testing and Prescription4
PR-4xx Gen*Ed Interdisciplinary Perspectives (ISP)3 
Semester Credits15-18Semester Credits14-17
Total Credits 120-129
1

Graduate school applicants take HE-485 in year three spring.

2

Take HE-485 or HE/PE-389 or PE-350 if still needed.