Apr 12, 2025

2009-2010 Catalog

2009-2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences, BS

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 forensic science, 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.

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.

Forensic Health Sciences Option - BS in Health Sciences

Within the Forensic Health Sciences option in the Health Sciences BS, there are two options: Forensic Science, and Forensic Studies.

Forensic Science

General Education Course Requirements

Humanities Electives & Social Science Elective (6 credits)
General Education Electives (2 credits)

Credits: 25

Core Science Prerequisites

Credits: 53

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 9

Advanced Science Electives

Need 15 credit hours - choose from the following:

HSCI 483 Biochemistry Principles
HSCI 507 Pathophysiology Lab

Credits: 15

Forensic Science Requirements

Credits: 12

Forensic Science Electives

Choose 6 credit hours from the following:

Credits: 6

Total Program Credits: 120

Forensic Studies

General Education Course Requirements

General Education Electives (10 credits)

Credits: 33

Core Science Prerequisites

Credits: 32

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 9

Forensic Science Requirements

Credits: 25

Forensic Science Electives (21 credits required)

             HSCI 335 Forensic Photography
             HSCI 340 Violence and Human Rights
             HSCI 370 Sexual Assault
             HSCI 507 Pathophysiology lab
             HSCI 642 High Tech Crimes & Computer Forensics

Credits: 21

Total Program Credits: 120

Nutrition Option—BS in Health Sciences

This program has been granted 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.

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 300 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 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 International Degrees

Individuals with international degrees are encouraged to view the American Dietetic Association’s Fact Sheet for additional information about becoming a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

General Education Courses

Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (must include INFS 110 and ACCT 201) (8 credits)

Credits: 28

Health Science Prerequisites

Social Science Elective (3 credits)

Credits: 32

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 12

Nutrition Option Requirements

HSCI 444 Advanced Nutrition II
HSCI 496 Medical Nutrition Therapy II

Credits: 48

Total Program Credits: 120

Allied Health Completion Option—BS in Health 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 Sciences.

General Education Course Requirements

Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (7 credits)

Credits: 30

Health Science Prerequisites

Science Electives (4 credits)
Social Science Electives (6 credits)

Credits: 29

Health Science Core Requirements

HSCI 401 - Health Science Research

Credits: 3

Health Science Core Requirements Continued

Choose 9 credits from the following:

HSCI 329 Principles of Management and Finance

Credits: 9

Allied Health Option Requirements

Upper Division Electives (9 credits)
Accredited Allied Health Program Portfolio (40 credits)

Credits: 49

Total Program Credits: 120

Sports Health and Wellness Promotion Option - BS in Health Sciences

Health and Wellness Promotion

General Education Course Requirements

General Education Electives (7 credits)
Humanities Electives (6 credits)

Credits: 30

Health Science Prerequisites

Credits: 26

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 12

Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements

Health Science Electives at 300 level or above (9 credits)

Credits: 52

Total Credits: 120

Pre-Professional

General Education Course Requirements

Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Elective (3 credits)

Credits: 27

Health Science Prerequisites

Credits: 30

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 12

Pre-Professional Track Option Requirements

Health Science Elective (3 credits)

Credits: 51

Total Program Credits: 120

Sports Conditioning and Training

General Education Course Requirements

Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (2 credits)

Credits: 25

Health Science Prerequisites

Credits: 26

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 12

Sports Conditioning and Training Option Requirements

Health Science Electives at 300 level or above (6 credits)

Credits: 53

Total Program Credits: 120

Senior Fitness Instructor

General Education Course Requirements

Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (4 credits)

Credits: 27

Health Science Prerequisites

Credits: 26

Health Science Core Requirements

Credits: 12

Senior Fitness Instructor Option Requirements

Gerontology Electives (6 credits from approved list)
PSY 328 Abnormal Psychology OR PSY 362 Developmental Psychology