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Apr 16, 2024
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2015-2016 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.
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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. 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, Helen and Arthur E. Johnson 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.
International Students
International students must take a minimum of the following courses from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs: 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). General Education Courses
- Humanities Electives (3 credits)
- General Education Electives (must include INFS 1100 and ACCT 2010) (9 credits)
- Explore Elective
Health Science Prerequisites
- Social Science Elective (3 credits)
Health Science Core Requirements
Nutrition Option Requirements
- HSCI 3000+ HSCI Elective (6 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Health and Wellness Promotion Option - BS in Health Sciences
Health and Wellness Promotion
General Education Course Requirements
- Explore Elective
- Sustainability Elective
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
- HSCI 1000+ Activity Course
- HSCI 3000+ Health Science Electives
General Education Course Requirements
- General Elective - must meet BOTH the Arts/Humanities/Culture AND the Sustainability requirement (3 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Pre-Professional Track Option Requirements
- Health Science or Science Elective (3 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Strength and Conditioning
General Education Course Requirements
- Explore/Sustainability Elective
- Humanities Electives (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (6 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Sports and Conditioning Option Requirements
- HSCI 3000+ Health Science Electives
Total Program Credits: 120
Senior Fitness Instructor
General Education Course Requirements
- Explore Elective
- Sustainability Elective
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Senior Fitness Instructor Option Requirements
- GRNT 3000+ Gerentology Electives (6 credits)
- HSCI 1000-level Activity Elective
- HSCI or GRNT 3000+ Elective
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:
- Transcripts from an accredited institution or program documenting at least 40 credits of training during the program
- A current resume
- 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. General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Elective (3 credits)
- Sustainability Elective (3 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Allied Health Option Requirements
- Upper Division HSCI Electives (12 credits)
- Accredited Allied Health Program Portfolio (40 credits)
- HSCI 4810 Allied Health Completion Capstone (1 credit)
- Natural Science Electives (6 credits)
- Electives 3000+ (6 credits)
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
MLS Option Requirements
- BIOL 2010, 2020 and 3020 are prerequisites for other UCCS courses; recommended but not required by UNMC
- BIOL 4350 and 4360 are required for a UCCS Human Biology major
Health Science Core Requirements
MLS Professional Requirements
- Summer (student lab in Omaha, Nebraska) 7
- Fall 15
- Spring 21
Total Program Credits: 120
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