Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Studies
Health Services
This specialization provides you with a range of skills necessary for careers in the health care industry, with an emphasis on preparing you for roles within the health care workforce of tomorrow that do not involve direct patient care. Graduates will:
- Possess foundational knowledge of human health and disease;
- Gain an awareness and appreciation of how the current health systems serve those in need;
- Understand economic principles and forces that influence the efficiency of health care service delivery and administration; and
- Be capable of effectively communicating within organizations and with other stakeholders, orally and in written form.
Course Options
For the Health Services specialization, students must select a minimum of 18-24 credits (6 courses) from the list below. At least 4 courses must be at the 300 or 400 level. Courses selected must be from at least three different disciplines/departments.
Course # | Description | Prerequisites | Credits |
Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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BPS 201 | How Drugs Work | 3 credits | |
Business |
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MGT 341 | Organizational Behavior | Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
MGT 342 | Human Resources Management | Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
Communication Studies |
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COM 351 | Organizational Communication | Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
COM 361 | Intercultural Communication | Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
COM 402 | Leadership and Motivation | ACC 201, ACC 202 or COM 251 | 3 credits |
COM 450 | Organizational Communication Theory | COM 251, Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
COM 461 | Managing Cultural Differences | COM 361, Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
Economics |
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ECN 201 | Microeconomics | 3 credits | |
ECN 360 | Health Economics (HR) | ECN 201 | 3 credits |
Health Studies |
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HLT 312 | Intersecting Social Identities | HLT 200 | 3 credits |
Health Studies/Communication Studies |
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HLT/COM 320 | Health Communication | HLT 200 | 3 credits |
Health Services Administration |
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HSA 360 | Health Services Administration (HR) | Jr. Standing | 3 credits |
Pharmacy | |||
PHP 201 | Intro U.S. Health Care System (HR) | 3 credits | |
Political Science/Human Dev & Family Sci | |||
PSC/HDF 405 | Policy Issues in Health | 3 credits | |
Psychology |
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PSY 255 | Health Psychology | 3 credits | |
Sociology |
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SOC 224 | Health, Illness and Medical Care | 3 credits | |
Writing |
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WRT 306 | Writing Health and Disability (HR) | 3 credits | |
WRT 303 | Public Writing | 3 credits | |
WRT 332 | Technical Writing | 3 credits | |
WRT 388 | Proposal Writing for Clients | 3 credits |