HEALTH SCIENCES, B.S.
DESCRIPTIONThe health sciences major has two paths, the first prepares students for application and admission to health professions graduate programs. The second provides students with a foundation in health, wellness, and science in order to enter the health care workforce in non-clinical roles. WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?Students may go on to health professions graduate programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Medicine, Dentistry, etc. Students interested in non-clinical healthcare opportunities may focus on general health and wellness. Through study in health sciences, you may go on to become: Community Outreach Coordinator, Health Coach, Health Educator, Health Program Manager, Health Promotion Specialist, Lab Assistant, Research Assistant, Wellness Coordinator, Worksite Health Specialist, Wellness Specialist. WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?Skills developed within this major include: Ability to analyze health-related research; Research skills as demonstrated in papers and exams; Knowledge of health and wellness; Analytical skills; Communication skills; Foundation of behavior change; Program Assessment, Implementation, and Evaluation; and passion for improving and promoting health. UPPER-DIVISION HONORS/SCHOLARS PROGRAMSQualified Health Sciences majors may pursue admission into the Health Sciences Upper Division Honors/Scholars Programs (available for all tracks). All credits earned through the Health Sciences Upper Division Honors/Scholars Programs will be applied to the area of emphasis. |
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ADMISSION TO MAJORAny student who has been accepted by Cleveland State University and who is in good academic standing can choose to major in Health Sciences Health Promotion, Pre-Physician Assisting, General Interest, and Associate Degree/Bachelor of Science Completion Tracks ADMISSION TO THE PRE-THERAPY TRACKStudents who meet one of the following criteria may declare the Health Sciences Pre-Therapy Track as their major.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREEMinimum hours required for major: Students must complete the core courses and 51 credit hours in an area of emphasis. Areas of emphasis for the Pre-Therapy track and Pre-Physician Assistant Science Track are described below. The courses of study for students in the General Interest and Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders tracks are designed based on individual interests and must be approved by an academic adviser, an HSC adviser, or a COSHP adviser. All students must complete a capstone experience. The choice of capstone varies depending on the track. Five tracks are offered: Bachelor’s Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders? Track for the student already holding an associate degree in a health-related field who wishes to complete a baccalaureate degree; General Interest for the student interested in health-related careers but who is uncertain about which health profession to pursue; Health Promotion for the student who plans to enter the community health or health promotion field; Pre-Therapy for the student planning to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or Master of Occupational Therapy Program; and Pre-Physician Assistant Science for the student planning to apply to a graduate program in physician assistant studies. MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTSIn addition to fulfilling the general course requirements of the university and the college, B.S. in Health Sciences majors are required to complete the health sciences core and 51 credits specific to an area of emphasis within one of four tracks: Bachelor’s Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders, General Interest, Health Promotion, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy or Pre-PA. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTStudents pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences must earn grades of “C” or above in order for courses to count toward satisfying the requirements for the health sciences major. AREAS OF EMPHASISStudents in all tracks are required to establish an Area of Emphasis. The number of credits in the Area of Emphasis must be at least 51. Students in the Bachelor’s Completion Program for Allied Health Associate Degree Holders Track and General Interest Tracks work with an adviser to design an area of emphasis reflecting their particular interests and the skills required for the kinds of positions they wish to pursue. The Health Promotion, Pre-Therapy, and Pre-Physician Assisting Tracks have specific courses students must complete. However, students may need to select additional electives. Students are encouraged to explore with their HSC adviser minors and certificate programs that may be applied toward their area of emphasis. Highly recommended certificate programs are the Gerontology Studies Certificate; the Certificate in Culture, Communication and Health; and the Bioethics Certificate. The concentrations in Urban Health, Health and Wellness, Community Health, and Human Factors are also recommended. The program has identified pre-approved electives and a listing of these is available on the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences website or from the School. Students are required to update their program of study at least annually in collaboration with their adviser. Advising will be provided by the academic adviser or by faculty in the School of Health Sciences or by an adviser in the College of Sciences and Health Professions Dean’s Office. Every student must have an approved program of study by the end of his or her first semester in the major. TRACKS
REQUIRED COURSES - NINE COURSES
Students should choose from the courses below. Courses of interest outside of this list must be approved by the program director to count towards the major.
Designed for students interested in health-related careers but who are uncertain which profession they prefer at this time. Students must complete (1) a minimum of 16 credit hours of pre-approved science coursework; (2) a minimum of 12 credit hours of pre-approved social science coursework and (3) 20 remaining credits in an area of emphasis in addition to the health sciences core. Students are encouraged to explore with their HSC adviser specific concentration areas, minors and certificate programs which may be applied toward their area of emphasis. Highly recommended certificate programs are the Gerontology Studies Certificate; the Certificate in Culture, Communication and Health; and the Bioethics Certificate. Concentrations in Urban Health, Health and Wellness, Community Health, and Human Factors are also recommended. The program has identified recommended electives. A listing of these is available on the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences website or from the School. Students are encouraged to visit the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences website. Post-baccalaureate students who are seeking to enter the NEOMED Program may pursue this track. They must only complete 30 credits at Cleveland State University, including the health sciences core except HSC 200 - Introduction to Health Sciences, the Urban Health Concentration, 11 credits of pre-approved electives, and HSC 499 - Exit Evaluation. They do not need to complete general education requirements. REQUIRED SCIENCE COURSES - 16 CREDITS Students must choose 16 credits from the approved list of science courses.
REQUIRED SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES - 12 CREDITS Students must choose 12 credits from the approved list of social science courses.
AREA OF EMPHASIS ELECTIVES - 20 CREDITS Choose 20 credit hours of electives from the approved list. All students completing a BSHS major must complete a capstone experience and the exit evaluation.
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