Requirements
The Health Science (HS) major consists of 22 credits of required major core courses and 30 concentration core and elective courses.
Prerequisite courses and GPA requirements vary greatly for the graduate professional programs; therefore, students wishing to pursue graduate work in a professional program are strongly advised to discuss plans of study with the Health Science academic advisor to prepare for the specific program of interest. Students are required to maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA in Health Science requirements to remain in the major with no individual required course or required supporting course grade below a C. Students falling below a Health Science 2.7 GPA will receive academic disciplinary action including probation or dismissal.
Radiologic Science Track majors must take 15 credits of HS required major core courses and 34 credits of HS elective and sciences courses. Upper level radiologic science options range between 18 and 19 credits. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained.
3 + 2 Health Science/Occupational Therapy Option The College of Health Professions offers qualified University undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree in Health Science and a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy in 5 years (3 years of undergraduate course work and 2 years of graduate course work). Students choosing the 3 + 2 option must work carefully with their undergraduate advisor to follow a specific sequence of study. All summer courses must be taken at Sacred Heart University. A specific plan of study can be found on our website.
3 + 2 Health Science/Public Health Option The College of Health Professions offers qualified undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree and a Master of Public Health degree within five years. The ability to take advantage of the 3+2 option (3 years of undergraduate course work and 2 years of graduate course work) is available to students who choose an undergraduate major in Health Science with the Public Health concentration. Students choosing a 3+2 option must work carefully with their undergraduate advisor to follow a specific sequence of study. Please note that some summer and winter course work is required for this 3+2 option. All summer courses must be taken at Sacred Heart University. A specific plan of study can be found on our website.
3+2 Health Science/Nutrition Option The College of Health Professions offers qualified University undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree in Health Science and a graduate degree in Nutrition in 5 years (3 years of undergraduate course work and 2 years of graduate course work). Students choosing the 3 + 2 option must work carefully with their undergraduate advisor to follow a specific sequence of study. All summer courses must be taken at Sacred Heart University. A specific plan of study can be found on our website.
Required Health Science Coursework
Healthcare Administration:
- 22 Credits of Health Science Major Core Coursework
- 21 Credits of Concentration Core Coursework
- 9 Credits of Concentration Electives
Public Health:
- 22 Credits of Health Science Major Core Coursework
- 18 Credits of Concentration Core Coursework
- 12 Credits of Concentration Electives
Global Health:
- 22 Credits of Health Science Major Core Coursework
- 21 Credits of Concentration Core Coursework
- 9 Credits of Concentration Electives
Radiologic Science Track:
- 49 credits of Health Science coursework and science courses are required. Courses transferred in from the associates in radiography may partially fulfill these requirements. Between 18 and 19 upper level radiologic science credits must be completed in either advanced imaging, diagnostic medical sonography, women’s imaging or management.
Completion Option Track:
- 18 Credits of Health Science Major Core Coursework
- 18 Credits of Track Core Coursework
- 12 Credits of Track Electives
Nutrition & Dietetics Track:
- 15 Credits of Health Science Major Core Coursework
- 24 Credits of Track Core Coursework
- 24 Credits of Science Coursework
Transfer of Credits:
A maximum of sixty (60) credits may be applied to a baccalaureate degree from a two-year college and a maximum of ninety (90) credits may be applied from a four-year college or university. Sacred Heart University accepts a maximum of 15 credits as “free electives” for transfer and a maximum of 50% of the major’s course credits for transfer.