Health Sciences, BSHS
Program Description
Program Closure Date: 14 August 2023. Last term students can complete the Health Science Major: Summer 2023.
Effective start date of Healthcare Administration Major: Fall 2020.
Students may remain in the HLSC degree program or transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration Program (BSHA) which begins Fall 2020. Intent to transfer must be made to advising by 1 March 2020.
Date the program provider will cease recommending candidates to the BSHS degree program: 1 December 2019.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) prepares graduates for a variety of career opportunities in the health care field by providing the management skills necessary for success. By designing a degree plan using electives in such areas as computer science, geographic information systems, mathematics, business administration, accounting, international business, and information systems, the student may pursue specific areas of interest. Students can also use electives to design a degree plan that will satisfy entrance requirements for admission to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, public health, law, and business.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the health care delivery system from a historical, comparative, economic, cultural, and ethical perspective.
- Employ a variety of business and management skills and techniques including marketing, financial management, law, and information management to effectively and efficiently advance the goals of the organization.
- Demonstrate creativity in defining, negotiating, and solving problems.
- Communicate and educate, using the most current information and communication technology.
Program Requirements
All of the following requirements must be completed and turned into the appropriate personnel before the practicum is begun. Students who do not have the following completed will not be able to participate in HLSC 4680 Practicum (6 sch):
- City Wide Orientation Completion Date and/or Hospital Orientation Date
- Immunization Record
- Background Investigation
General Requirements
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Program1 | 42 |
| First-Year Seminars (when applicable) | 0-2 |
| Health Science Support Courses/Minor1 | 37-40 |
| Health Science Major Requirements | 36 |
| Electives (if needed to reach 120 hrs) | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-125 |
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Students must have all core curriculum and Health Science supporting courses completed before starting Health Science courses.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time, First-year Students | ||
| First year seminars | 0-2 | |
| University Seminar I | ||
| University Seminar II | ||
| Core Curriculum Program | ||
| University Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Health Science Major Requirements | ||
| HLSC 3300 | The Health Care System | 3 |
| HLSC 3310 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLSC 3320 | Health Care Marketing | 3 |
| HLSC 3330 | Financial Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 3340 | Health Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| HLSC 3350 | Information Systems and Technology in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 3370 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| HLSC 4300 | Management and Organization Behavior in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 4310 | Health Law | 3 |
| HLSC 4340 | Quality Management and Evaluation in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 4680 | Practicum | 6 |
| Health Science Support Courses/Minor | ||
| 37-40 hours of health science support courses/minor | 37-40 | |
| Specialization Area | ||
| Students may complete a designated minor in the following areas (18-22 sem. hrs.): | ||
Geographic Information Systems (22 sem. hrs.) | ||
Computer Science (22 sem. hrs.) | ||
Mathematics (18 sem. hrs.) | ||
Business Administration (18 sem. hrs.) | ||
Accounting (18 sem. hrs.) | ||
Economics (18 sem. hrs.) | ||
International Business (18 sem. hrs.) | ||
Management Information Systems (18 sem. hrs.) | ||
| Electives | ||
| Electives (if needed to reach 120 hrs) | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 120-125 | |
With approval, students can design a degree plan with an interdisciplinary area of specialization (22 hrs) or use electives to satisfy pre-professional school requirements.
Course Sequencing
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Communication Core Requirement | 3 | |
| POLS 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| UNIV 1101 | University Seminar I | 1 |
| Creative Arts Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Communication Core Requirement | 3 | |
| MATH 1442 | Statistics for Life (or MATH 1342 or MATH 2342) | 4 |
| Life & Physical Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| UNIV 1102 | University Seminar II | 1 |
| American History Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| Component Area Option Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLS 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| American History Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer | ||
| HLSC 3300 | The Health Care System | 3 |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| HLSC 3310 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLSC 3340 | Health Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLSC 3310 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HLSC 3340 | Health Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
| HLSC 4300 | Management and Organization Behavior in Health Care | 3 |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLSC 3350 | Information Systems and Technology in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 4340 | Quality Management and Evaluation in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 3320 | Health Care Marketing | 3 |
| HLSC 4310 | Health Law | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| HLSC 3370 | Complementary and Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| HLSC 3330 | Financial Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 4300 | Management and Organization Behavior in Health Care | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HLSC 3330 | Financial Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HLSC 4310 | Health Law | 3 |
| HLSC 4300 | Management and Organization Behavior in Health Care | 3 |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HLSC 4680 | Practicum | 6 |
| Elective/Minor | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Courses
Addresses how the U.S. Health Services System is organized, how health services are delivered, and the mechanisms by which health services are financed in the United States. Provides an undergraduate level overview of the U.S. health services system and its key components, including health system resources, health system foundations, health system resources, health system processes, and health system outcomes. Should be taken during first semester of Health Sciences courses. Cross listed with HCAD 3300.
Application of epidemiologic methods and procedures to the study of the distribution and determinants of health and diseases, morbidity, injuries, disability, and mortality in populations. Epidemiologic methods for the control of conditions such as infectious and chronic health hazards, and unintentional injuries are discussed. Other topics include quantitative aspects of epidemiology, for example, data sources, measures of morbidity and mortality, evaluation of association and causality, and study design. Cross listed with HCAD 3310.
An introductory study of the essentials of marketing within the dynamically evolving health care system Cross listed with HCAD 3320.
Introduction to health care financial management including selected topics from financial accounting, management accounting, finance, internal audit and personal finance. Health care payment and classification systems will be studied and practical applications will be emphasized. Cross listed with HCAD 3330.
Introduction to the skills and techniques required to research and develop culturally competent health programs. Students will gain a basic understanding of how to utilize existing data to assess community needs, implement community health programs, and evaluate program effectiveness, exploring the concepts, processes and techniques used in health program planning, implementation, and evaluation. The course will emphasize the importance of teams and partnerships in successful community health programs. Cross listed with HCAD 3340.
Prerequisite: MATH 1442, 1342 or 2342.
Provides an overview of the role technology plays in management of health care information. Emphasis is placed on system analysis, techniques, and skills used in information management. Cross listed with HCAD 3350.
This course provides an introduction to the discipline and profession of health education and promotion. It examines the concepts of health and wellness, the national and global health status, theories of behavior change, and the implementation and assessment of health promotion interventions. Cross listed with HCAD 3360.
Introduction to complementary and alternative medicine with an emphasis on related economic, political, legal, and social issues. Cross listed with HCAD 3370.
This course provides an assessment of student knowledge garnered from Health Science program course work. It also prepares students for the capstone Practicum course. Cross listed with HCAD 4100.
Introduction to principles of management and organization behavior in healthcare with emphasis on human resource management topics and issues. Cross listed with HCAD 4300.
Introduction to law and the legal system with special emphasis on health related topics including quarantine and key health law issues. Cross listed with HCAD 4310.
This course introduces the fundamental project management concepts required to design, develop and deploy project plans successfully within the healthcare industry. The management of resources, schedules, risks, and scope of a project are examined for successful project implementation. Students are exposed to the role of healthcare project managers and the project management process as they provide structure and oversight to the constantly growing and changing healthcare industry. Cross listed with HCAD 4320.
This course presents the foundational concepts of healthcare human resource management. Students are introduced to fundamental human resource management techniques needed within health organizations including leadership, workforce planning, recruitment, employee selection, compensation, employee development, workload management, human resource law, and ethics. Future healthcare management and leadership professionals must understand these concepts to comply with human resource department policies and support the strategic plan. Cross listed with HCAD 4330.
Introduction to principles of quality assessment and outcome management in healthcare organizations. Cross listed with HCAD 4340.
Selected topics for special study related to health science issues. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Not required for the BSHS but may be used to fulfill elective requirement.
Course not required for the BSHS but may be used to fulfill elective requirement.
The Health Science Practicum is an institution-based project course requiring the student to complete on-site practicum hours. It provides a structured and guided learning environment to help students make the most of their practicum experience. Course components facilitate students' professional development, focusing on the transition from the role of a student to the role of a healthcare professional.