BS in Health Science
Units required for Major: 51-55
Total units required for BS: 120
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science program in Health Science prepares students for a variety of roles within the allied health professions. The curriculum integrates coursework from disciplines across the University to provide students with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills related to life sciences, social sciences, communications, health ecology, public service, ethical practice, and data analysis.
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the necessary prerequisite courses to pursue careers or training in clinical or non-clinical practice professions after graduation, such as Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physician Assistance, or Public Health. The curriculum also prepares students to transition to clinical majors at Sacramento State if they wish. Students have the flexibility to select a program of study that suits their career goals within the allied health professions.
Note: Students graduating with a BS in Health Science will not be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement. Students who change major may be subject to the University’s Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.
Minimum Grade Requirement
All courses must be completed with at least a "C-" grade.
Additional Information
Credit by Examination: A student who seeks course credit by examination is to enroll in the course to be challenged. No course may be challenged after the first two weeks of the semester. The instructor of the course will conduct an assessment of the student's readiness for the challenge for credit examination. Refer to Credit by Examination section of the Sacramento State Catalog.
Advising: It will be necessary to work closely with an advisor to complete the BS degree in a timely manner. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that all Health Science students consult with an advisor prior to enrollment for any course. This procedure should be followed each semester.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Lower Division Courses (13 Units) | ||
| BIO 25 & BIO 26 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 8 |
| CHEM 6A | Introduction to General Chemistry 1, 2 | 5 |
| or CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | |
| Required Lower Division Electives | 5 - 8 | |
Select two courses from the following Lower Divison Electives: (5-8 units) | ||
| Basic Biological Concepts 1 | ||
| Microbiology for Allied Health Students | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Nutrition And Wellness 1 | ||
| Introductory Psychology 1 | ||
or SOC 1 | Principles of Sociology | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | ||
or STAT 10B | Introductory Statistics with Developmental Mathematics | |
| Pharmacology | ||
| Required Upper Division Courses (15 Units) | ||
| HHS 196B | (Introduction to Health Science) | 3 |
| PUBH 114 | Human Ecology and Health 1 | 3 |
| PUBH 122 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| Select one course from the following courses on Aging: (3 units) | 3 | |
| Aging Issues in Contemporary America | ||
| Older Adult Services and Strategies | ||
| Strategies for Optimal Aging | ||
| Interprofessional Approaches to Health Care in Older Adults | ||
| Sport And Aging | ||
| Aging and Health | ||
| Select one course from the following courses on Ethical Practices: (3 units) | 3 | |
| Professional and Public Service Ethics 1 | ||
| Bioethics 1 | ||
| Science and Human Values 1 | ||
| Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System | ||
| Health Services and Systems 1 | ||
| Required Health Science Electives | 18 - 19 | |
| Select six courses from the following elective courses: (18-19 units) | ||
| Physiology of Human Reproduction | ||
| Neuroanatomy | ||
| Histology | ||
| Systemic Physiology | ||
| Medical Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Applied Care Management in Gerontological Practice | ||
| Senior Seminar: Health Science Careers, Policy, and Research | ||
| Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center | ||
| Leadership and Communication | ||
| Care Of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Hospice and Palliative Nursing Care | ||
| The Brain and Gender-Related Differences 1 | ||
| Nutrition And Metabolism 1 | ||
| Physics of Sports 1 | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Fundamentals of Safety and Health | ||
| Public Health Policy, Management & Administration | ||
| Ethical Considerations in Public Health | ||
| Alcohol and Other Drugs | ||
| Understanding Human Sexuality | ||
or NURS 160 | Human Sexuality | |
| Recreation and Leisure Lifestyle Development | ||
or RPTA 125 | Leisure, the Individual, and Contemporary Society | |
| Introduction to Inclusive Recreation and Recreation Therapy | ||
| Volunteer Management in Nonprofit, Service, or Community Organizations | ||
RPTA 196E | ||
| The Science of Nature Engagement and Human Health & Wellbeing (The Science of Nature Engagement and Human Health & Wellbeing) | ||
| Total Units | 51-55 | |
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Course also satisfies General Education (GE)/Graduation Requirement.
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- Any 4 or 5 unit lecture-based Chemistry course
Note: Health Science courses depend upon concentration, permission of the faculty advisor, program coordinator, and department chair.
General Education Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Basic Subjects (9 Units) | ||
| A1 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| A2 - Written Communication | 3 | |
| A3 - Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Area B: Physical Universe and Its Life Forms (6 Units) | ||
| B1 - Physical Science 2 | 0 | |
| B2 - Life Forms | 3 | |
| B3 - Lab (Note: Lab experience to be taken with one of the following: B1, B2 or B5 2 | 0 | |
| B4 - Math Concepts 2 | 0 | |
| B5 - Additional Course (Any B to reach 12 units) - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 Units) | ||
| C1 - Arts | 3 | |
| C2 - Humanities | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area Course C | 3 | |
| C1/C2 - Area C Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. | 3 | |
| Area D: The Individual and Society (6 Units) | ||
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course | 3 | |
| Area D Course - Take upper-division course to complete Area & upper division requirements. 2 | 0 | |
| Area E: Understanding Personal Development (3 Units) | ||
| Area E Course | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies (3 Units) | ||
| Area F Course | 3 | |
| Total Units | 39 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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Required in Major; also satisfies GE.
Graduation Requirements1
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Requirements (required by CSU) (9 Units) | ||
| American Institutions: U.S. History | 3 | |
| American Institutions: U.S. Constitution & CA Government | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive (WI) | 3 | |
| Graduation Requirements (required by Sacramento State) (6 Units) | ||
| English Composition II | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity in American Society (RE) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement 2 | 0 | |
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To help you complete your degree in a timely manner and not take more units than absolutely necessary, there are ways to use single courses to meet more than one requirement (overlap). For further information, please visit the General Education page.
Note: There is no way to list all possible overlaps so please consult with a professional advisor. The Academic Advising Center can be visited online, by phone (916) 278-1000, or email.
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If not satisfied before entering Sacramento State, it may be satisfied in General Education Area C2 (Humanities). "C- or better required." The alternative methods for satisfying the Foreign Language Proficiency Requirement are described here: https://www.csus.edu/college/arts-letters/world-languages-literatures/foreign-language-requirement.html
Note: Students with a declared major of BS in Health Science (Occupational Health and Safety), BS in Health Science (Health Care Administration), or BS in Health Science (Community Health Education) are exempt from the Foreign Language Graduation Requirement.