B.S. in Health Science

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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The BSHS program provides a broad understanding of the scientific underpinnings of the health sciences, but also includes content in medical terminology, healthcare delivery systems, healthcare administration/leadership, bioethics, statistics and research, cultural competency, interprofessional practice, and healthcare law, as well as key skills such as effective oral and written communication. The BSHS is a pre-professional degree that prepares students to apply for a graduate degree in health sciences.

Tracks:

1. Physician Assistant (PA)

2. Physical Therapy (PT)

3. Occupational Therapy (OT)

Upon graduating with a BSHS with one of the program tracks, students will have acquired all course requirements to apply for the respective Faulkner CHS graduate program.

BSHS Program Goals

Prepare students for graduate level study with a rigorous theoretical and scientific base in health sciences.
Teach students the processes of the healthcare system, inter-professional practice, evidence-based practice, and bioethics.
Develop students’ oral and written communication skills that are required for successful careers in the health sciences.
Train students to be the hands and feet of Christ by serving individuals and their families using their health science knowledge and skills.

BSHS Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the BSHS program, students will

Apply the principles of biological and physical sciences to the health sciences (Program Goal 1).
Demonstrate introductory level understanding of basic assessment, diagnostic, and treatment modalities (Program Goal 1).
Describe the healthcare system, differentiating between levels of care, various healthcare providers, and types of third-party payers (Program Goal 2).
Interpret and evaluate contemporary professional issues, such as inter-professional practice, bioethics, and evidence-based practice (Program Goal 2).
Demonstrate competence in critical thinking, oral communication, and written language skills (Program Goal 3).
Participate in service to the community related to the health science professions (Program Goal 4).

Core Curriculum 50 hours

Christian Literacy 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 7 hours

Mathematics Requirement

MH 1341 - Precalculus Algebra with Trig (or higher)

Natural or Physical Science Requirement

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

Professional Literacy 70 hours

Departmental Requirements - BSHS Core 35 hours

Discipline Required Courses

PT Track 28 hours

OT Track 18 hours

PA Track 23 hours

Strongly Reccommended Electives by Track

PT Track (7 credits required)

OT Track (14 credits required)

PY 4330 - Physiological Psychology
PY 4335 - Health and Rehabilitation Psychology
PY 4361 - PE for the Exceptional Child
PHY 1371 - General Physics I
PHY 1171 - General Physics Lab I

PA Track (14 credits required)

Total Hours 120

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.