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Feb 16, 2025
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2008-2009 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 forensic science, sports health and wellness promotion, or nutrition. An upper division completion option is available in allied health areas such as radiation technology, paramedicine, dental hygiene or respiratory therapy for students with associate degrees or certificates in these areas.
Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to function in their health science 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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Forensic Health Science Option
Within the Forensic Health Science option in the Health Care Sciences BS, there are three options: Field Investigations, Forensic Biology, and Forensic Chemistry. Option A—Field Investigations Curriculum (Forensic Science)
General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (2–see LAS list) (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (6-9 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #2
Forensic Health Science Option Requirements
- Forensic Science Electives—see advisor for list (12 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Option B—Forensic Biology Curriculum (Forensic Sciences)
General Education Course Requirements
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #2
Forensic Health Science Option Requirements
Total Program Credits: 120
Option C—Forensic Chemistry Curriculum (Forensic Sciences)
General Education Course Requirements
- General Education Electives (6 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #2
Forensic Health Science Option Requirements
Total Program Credits: 120
Nutrition Option—BS in Health Care Sciences
This program has been granted Developmental Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Students may earn the credentials of a Registered Dietitian by completing an accredited academic program, completing an Internship at a CADE approved location after the academic program, and by passing a national 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 300 level or above, to include the following courses through the Department of Health Sciences, University of Colorado at 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 at Colorado Springs: Note
If not taken at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the equivalent course to HSCI 392 Nutrition Science and Community must have been completed through an approved/accredited U.S. or Canadian academic program. Individuals with Foreign Degrees
Individuals with foreign degrees are encouraged to view the American Dietetic Association’s Fact Sheet for additional information about becoming a Registered Dietitian credentialedby the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). General Education Courses
- Humanities Electives (2 courses) (6 credits)
- General Ed Electives (include INFS 110 and ACCT 201) (6-8 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
- Social Science Elective (6 credits)
Health Science Core Requirements Core #1
Nutrition Option Requirements
- HSCI 4XX Health Science Elective (6 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Allied Health Completion Option—BS in Health Care Sciences
An upper division completion option is available in allied health areas such as radiation technology, dental hygiene, emergency medical or respiratory therapy. Students must complete a certificate or an associate’s degree in an allied health area from an accredited program other than UCCS for the 31 credit hours to be applied to the degree. Students then complete the health science program listed below in order to be awarded a bachelor’s degree, the BS in Health Care Sciences. General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (2 courses) (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (6-9 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
- Science Electives (4 credits)
- Social Science Electives (2 courses) (6 credits)
Health Science Core Requirements Core #1
Allied Health Completions Option Requirements
- Self Defined Upper Division Electives (See Advisor) (15 credits)
- Articulation Credit for Associates Degree
OR - Certificate in Allied Health Area (31 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Sports Health and Wellness Promotion—BS in Health Care Science
Option A—Health and Wellness Promotion (BS in Sport Health/Wellness)
General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (6-9 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #1
Sports Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
- HSCI 4XX Health Science Electives (9 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Option B—Pre-Professional Track (BS in Sport Health/Wellness)
General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (4-6 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #1
Sports Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
- HSCI 4XX Health Science Elective (3 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Option C—Sports Conditioning and Training (BS in Sport Health/Wellness)
General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (6-8 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #1
Sports Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
- HSCI 4—Health Science Elective (6 credits)
Total Program Credits: 120
Option D—Senior Fitness Instructor (BS in Sport Health/Wellness)
General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (two–see LAS list) (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (6-8 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements Core #1
Sports Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
- HSCI 4—Health Science Electives (Choose specific electives for GRNT minor*) (6 credits)
Note
*Required courses for Gerontology minor. To achieve minor, a Professional Field Experience course must also be completed. Completion of minor requires a total of 21 credit hours. Total Program Credits: 120
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