Health Science Minor
Description
The Health Science minor is sequenced to help students explore critical issues related to the healthcare environment including healthcare policy, advocacy, administrative practices, and legal and ethical issues. The Health Science minor will provide exposure to contemporary health policy, issues, and practices including the organization of health delivery, health disciplines and roles, cultural competence, and health disparities among others. Depending upon selected electives, the Health Science minor will facilitate development of skills in leadership, healthcare information systems, and supervision and management in healthcare environments. Students must have sophomore status or above to declare the Health Science minor. The minor in Health Science consists of 18 credits including 9 credits of required Health Science designated courses; HS 302 Healthcare Administrations & Practice, HS 351 Legal & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare, and HS 350 Healthcare Policy, Politics, & Advocacy; and 9 credits of Health Science designated electives and/or electives from the approved list in any combination. These electives are listed below.
Curriculum
Required Courses
| HS 302 | Healthcare Administration Practice | 3 |
| HS 350 | Healthcare Policy, Politics, & Advocacy | 3 |
| HS 351 | Legal & Ethical Aspects of Healthcare | 3 |
Electives
Choose three:
| HS 353 | Diversity & Disparities in Healthcare | 3 |
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| NU 210 | Health & Wellness & Cultural Diversity | 2 |
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| SO 239 | Diversity & Oppression in Contemporary Society | 3 |
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BU/IB 203
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| HS 301/HS 501 | Spirituality in Healthcare | 3 |
| HS 303 | Health Education & Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles | 3 |
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| HS 304 | Community & Public Health | 3 |
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| NU 381 | Public Health Nursing | 5 |
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NU 375
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| HS 306 | Health Management Information Systems | 3 |
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| HS 307 | Alternative Healing Modalities | 3 |
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| PS 295 | Health Psychology | 3 |
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| HS 309 | Professional Interactions in Healthcare Settings | 3 |
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| HS 310 | Human Growth & Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
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| HS 352 | Healthcare Leadership | 3 |
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BU 201
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