2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Care Science, BS
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The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science 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 Allied Health Completion, Health and Wellness Promotion, Medical Laboratory Science, Nutrition, or Senior Fitness Instruction. 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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Allied Health Completion Option - BS in Health Care Science
An upper division completion option is available for students who have completed training in allied health areas such as radiation technology, dental hygiene, paramedic, respiratory therapy, etc. To be accepted in this program 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
Health and Wellness Promotion Option - BS in Health Care Science
General Education Course Requirements
- Explore Elective
- Sustainability Elective
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Sciences Core Requirements
Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
- HSCI 1000+ Activity Course
- HSCI 3000+ Health Science Electives
Medical Laboratory Science - BS in Health Care Science
The clinical internship provided in the UCCS Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program is in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students are required to attend a 13-week student laboratory in Kearney, 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.
Students in the UCCS 3+1 MLS option (3 years of the undergraduate curriculum is completed with UCCS and 1 year jointly with UCCS and UNMC) 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 and Sustainability Elective
- Explore Elective
MLS Option Requirements
BIOL 2010, 2020, and 3020 are prerequisites for other UCCS courses; recommended but not required by UNMC.
Health Science Core Requirements
MLS Professional Requirements
- Summer (student lab in Omaha, Nebraska) 8
- Fall 16
- Spring 19
Total Program Credits: 120
Nutrition Option - BS in Health Care Science
This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). 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 Registration Exam for Dietitians.
Verification Statement
To receive a verification statement for completion through the Didactic Program in Dietetics, a student must take a minimum of 25 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 coursework 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 and 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 (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
Senior Fitness Instructor Option - BS in Health Care Science
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
Strength & Conditioning Option - BS in Health Care Science
This option provides students with the necessary knowledge, hands-on skills, and abilities to enhance health, fitness, and athletic performance. Successful completion of this option will result in a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science: Strength and Conditioning Option, and completion of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program.
General Education Course Requirements
Health Science Core Requirements
Health Science Prerequisites
Strength & Conditioning Option Requirements
Strength and Conditioning: Athletic Training Prep Option - BS in Health Care Science
This option prepares students for entry into the Master of Science in Athletic Training* (MSAT) at UCCS. (Admission into the MSAT is not guaranteed.) Students will have the opportunity to enter a 5-year concurrent degree program, ultimately leading to both the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Science: Strength and Conditioning Option and the Master of Science in Athletic Training. Students will also complete the National Strength and Conditioning Association Education Recognition Program.
*Note: The Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program will be a professional preparation program beginning Fall 2018, leading to eligibility for national certification as an Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) upon successful award of accreditation status. (The program will begin seeking CAATE accreditation status in July 2018, anticipating a decision in Spring 2020.)
General Education Course Requirements
Health Science Core Requirements
Health Science Prerequisites
Strength & Conditioning Option Requirements
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