BS in Health Studies

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Health Studies is a 120-credit track designed for prospective students who are focused on expanding their education in the health professions. This degree also helps students with a previous associate or bachelor degree complete pre-requisite courses to complete their application for our Accelerated BSN Program.

The Health Studies track is a transfer-friendly option for those who have already earned an associate degree and an ideal pathway to obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree for those who have already completed the AAS degree with an area of study in Applied Health Studies. Both the AAS and BS degree programs offer college credits for a wide variety of healthcare credentials licenses and certifications.

Program Details:

This 120-credit program is designed for students interested in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in the health professions as well as those interested in admission to the Accelerated BSN Program.

Students obtaining their bachelor’s degree in health professions must complete:
I. General Education Requirements
II. Area of Study: Health Studies
III. Electives/License Credit/Concentration

NOTE: A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
HPS-2000	Statistics for the Health Professions	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
PHI-2860	Contemporary Ethics	3
GLB-3010	Global Issues and Society	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

PSY-1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
PSY-2110	Developmental Psychology	3

Select three featured courses from the list below:

HIS-1130	American History I	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HIS-2100	American Civil Rights Movement	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3
PHI-1300	Introduction to Critical Reasoning	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

BIO-2080	The Science of Nutrition	3
CHE-1110	General Chemistry I	3

II. Area of Study Courses (48 Credits)

A. Required Courses (30 Credits)

BIO-2110	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO-2120	Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
BIO-2510	Introduction to Microbiology with Lab	4
GER-3120	Biological Aspects of Aging	3
HEA-3050	Women's Health	3
HEA-3060	Men's Health	3
SOS-3200	The Management of Stress and Tension	3
SOC-3220	Cultural Diversity in the United States	3
SOS-3700	Challenges in U.S. and Global Public Health	3

B. Professional Electives (12 Credits)

HCM-3070	Principles of Healthcare Management	3
HCM-3080	Healthcare Legal and Ethical Considerations	3
HCM-4040	Healthcare Quality and Outcomes: Measurement and Management	3
MAT-1050	Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics	3

For additional TESU course, please contact an academic advisor.

C. Computers (3 Credits)

For course options, please contact an academic advisor.

D. Capstone (3 Credits)

LIB-4950

Liberal Arts Capstone

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.