The Health Sciences major is designed to prepare students for a variety of health professional careers. This program focuses on an in-depth understanding of the human body and health. All Health Sciences students study human anatomy and physiology along with additional foundational science courses as well as courses in nutrition and personal health. Students choose a specialization to tailor the program to fit their career goals. The major also includes a significant number of elective credits so students can choose a minor or take additional courses to strengthen or broaden their experience.
The Health Sciences program seeks to promote an appreciation of the design of the human body and the value that God placed on humans through creating male and female in His image. Promoting human health and healing provides a platform for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
Available specializations include:
Campus
January 3, 2025
120
College of Arts & Sciences
ABHE, SACSCOC
* Requires postgraduate education
The BS in Health Sciences is a flexible program that will prepare you for a range of graduate health programs.
With small class sizes and laboratory courses in our new Health Sciences Lab, you will develop the hands-on skills for a successful career.
Real-world research projects and simulations will help you increase your analytical reasoning ability.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
In this lifespan course, you will examine developmental psychology covering the stages of physiological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual growth of the individual from conception to adulthood. You will analyze significant terms, theories, methods of assessment, and the biblical nature of the developing person. Special attention will be given to the cultural diversity of developing persons in varied learning environments.
This course is designed to provide entry-level knowledge regarding the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. This includes the recognition of signs and symptoms of injuries that occur during exercise, physical activity, or athletic participation. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED use.
This course introduces the application of diversity perspectives to social science research and practice. It emphasizes why all sub-disciplines within the social sciences need to understand diversity issues. Approaches for serving underserved groups will be examined with current theory and research applied.
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