2014-2015 Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences, BS


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The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences prepares the graduate for professional practice in health-related settings. The program includes a foundation in general education as well as a broad understanding of health care delivery systems.

Options within the program to develop advanced specialization in a specific or chosen discipline include sports health and wellness promotion, or nutrition. An upper division completion option is available in allied health areas such as radiation technology, dental hygiene or respiratory therapy for students with associate degrees or certificates in these areas.

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to function in their health sciences area.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, and implement interventions in their chosen discipline.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and theory in health sciences practice.
  • Students will recognize improvements in written and oral communication.
  • Students will find their degree program/course of study to be of high quality and useful.

Nutrition Option—BS in Health Sciences


This program has been granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics. Students may earn the credentials of a Registered Dietitian by completing an ACEND - accredited Dietetic Internship Program (DI) after completion of the Nutrition program, and pass the National Registered Dietician Exam.

General Requirements


Verification Statement


To receive a verification statement for completion through the Didactic Program in Dietetics, a student must take a minimum of 16 credits at the 3000 level or above, to include the following courses through the Department of Health Sciences, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and have earned academic credit for the remaining course work listed on the Verification Completion Checklist.

Note:

If not taken at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, the equivalent course to HSCI 3920 Community Nutrition must have been completed through an approved/accredited U.S. or Canadian academic program.

Individuals with International Degrees


Individuals with international degrees are encouraged to view the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Fact Sheet for additional information about becoming a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Credits: 22


 

Credits: 25


 

Credits: 12


Credits: 61


 

Total Program Credits: 120


Health and Wellness Promotion Option - BS in Health Sciences


 

Health and Wellness Promotion


 

Pre-Professional


 

General Education Course Requirements


  • General Elective - must meet BOTH the Arts/Humanities/Culture AND the Sustainability requirement (3 credits)
Credits: 22

 

Credits: 38

 

Credits: 12

Credits: 48

 

Total Program Credits: 120


Strength and Conditioning


 

Credits: 22

 

Credits: 24

 

Credits: 12

Credits: 62

 

Total Program Credits: 120


Senior Fitness Instructor


 

Credits: 24

 

Credits: 22

 

Credits: 12

Credits: 62

 

Total Program Credits: 120


 

Allied Health Completion Option-BS in Health Sciences


An upper division completion option is available for students who have completed training in allied health areas such as radiation technology, dental hygiene, medical technician, paramedic, respiratory therapy, etc. Students must have completed a certificate or an associate’s degree in an allied health area from an accredited program other than UCCS that included at least 40 training credit hours in order to complete the portfolio requirement of this option. Students must submit the following allied health portfolio components to the Department of Health Sciences and have their allied health portfolio approved by the Department of Health Sciences before they can declare this option:

  1. Transcripts from an accredited institution or program documenting at least 40 credits of training during the program
  2. A current resume
  3. A copy of the student’s certificate, registration or license to practice in their allied health field

Students then complete the health science program listed below in order to be awarded a bachelor’s degree, the BS in Health Care Science.

Credits: 24


 

Credits: 19


 

Credits: 12


 

Allied Health Option Requirements


  • Upper Division HSCI Electives (12 credits)
  • Accredited Allied Health Program Portfolio (40 credits)
  • HSCI 4XXXX Allied Health Completion Capstone (1 credit)
  • Natural Science Electives (6 credits)
  • Electives 3000+ (6 credits)

Credits: 65


 

Total Program Credits: 120


Medical Laboratory Science/Med Tech Option - BS in Health Sciences


The clinical internship provided in the UCCS Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students are required to attend an 11-week student laboratory in Omaha, Nebraska, and will then return to Colorado Springs for the remaining nine months of clinical training at affiliate hospital laboratories. After the completion of the clinical year, students are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (formerly Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist). The MLS (ASCP) certification allows individuals to practice/work in hospital laboratories throughout the United States.

UCCS 3+1 MLS option students must successfully complete the application and selection process for placement in the clinical year. UCCS 3+1 option students are not guaranteed admission to the clinical year. Deadline for the application for the clinical year is November 30th of the third year.

General Education Course Requirements


  • MATH 1350 and BIOL 3000 are required for a UCCS Human Biology major
  • Explore & Sustainability Elective
  • Explore Elective

Credits: 22


 

Credits: 49


 

Credits: 6


 

MLS Professional Requirements


  • Summer (student lab in Omaha, Nebraska)           7
  • Fall                                                                   15
  • Spring                                                               21

Credits: 43


 

Total Program Credits: 120


 

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