The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree prepares students for a variety of positions within healthcare or public health organizations. This degree can also serve as a stackable credential that meets some prerequisite requirements into clinical programs such as a chiropractor, dentist, nurse, physician assistant or other healthcare professions. It contains some prerequisite curricula in public health-related careers. Graduates with this degree can work in diverse allied health professions to include:
Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Health Science
Core IMPACTS (Credit: 42 Hours)
It is recommended that students pursuing a degree in Health Science follow these recommendations for optimal progression of degree completion. Failure to follow these recommendations will result in having to take additional coursework outside of Core IMPACTS requirements to meet the requirements for the major.
Technology, Math, & Science (Lab Science):
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in Health Science complete one of the following lab science sequences: BIOL 1001-1002 (Introductory Biology I and II and Lab), BIOL 2107-2108 (Principles of Biology I and II and Lab), CHEM 1151-1152 (Survey of Chemistry I and II and Lab), CHEM 1211-1212 (Principles of Chemistry I and II and Lab), PHYS 1111-1112 (Introductory Physics I and II and Lab), or PHYS 2211-2212 (Principles of Physics I and II and Lab) in this area. Not completing the recommended course sequence may require additional credit hour accrual.
Technology, Math, & Science Option:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Technology, Math, & Science Option Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in Health Science complete MATH 1401 (Elementary Statistics) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
Social Science:
Any permitted course may be used to satisfy the Social Science Core IMPACTS requirement. It is suggested that students pursuing a degree in Health Science complete PSYC 1101 (Introductory to Psychology) in this area. Not completing the recommended course may require additional credit hour accrual.
See listing of requirements for Core IMPACTS
Field of Study (Credit: 18 Hours)
Choose one elective from the following list of classes:
| HS 2000 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| SOCI 1160 | Introduction to Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 2293 | Introduction to Marriage and Family | 3 |
| ITEC 2201 | Business Information Applications | 3 |
| ITEC 2245 | Introduction to Databases for Health Sciences | 3 |
*If not taken in Core IMPACTS, these courses may also satisfy as an elective course: MATH 1401 Elementary Statistics 3 credit hours or PSYC 1101 Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
Upper Division Health Science Courses (Credit: 60 Hours)
* Stop here if admitted into either of these programs:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program
Option 1: After admitted into the Nursing program, contact Nursing Admission Certification Officer for enrollment into appropriate Nursing courses.
Option 2: After admitted into the Respiratory Therapy program, contact RT Admission Coordinator for enrollment into appropriate Respiratory Therapy courses.
Option 3: Take courses below to continue progression for your Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree.
Major Requirements (Credits: 36 Hours)
Students must obtain a grade of "C" or better in the following required courses:
Major Capstone Electives: (Credit: 3 Hours)
Choose 1 major capstone elective from the choices below. Students must achieve a "C" or better.
Note: To register for the course students must be in good academic standing, enrolled at Middle Georgia State University, have completed 8 of the 12 major requirements/courses, or have permission of the Department Chair
| HESC 4100 | Applied Research Methods for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| HESC 4420 | Health Science Internship | 3 |
Free Electives (Credit: 21 Hours)
Free Electives: (21 Credit Hours) *Students are encouraged to select minors but must complete elective coursework totaling 21credits across the catalog.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in these elective courses.
Program Total: 120 Credit Hours