Academic Learning Compact - Health Science

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science will be prepared for careers in health care systems or organizations providing health or more general human services to individuals/communities with health concerns. They will learn the foundational interprofessional skills necessary to succeed in the dynamic health care environment and/or enter postbaccalaureate academic programs such as medicine, physical therapy and public health.

Additional information is available from your major's website.

Before Graduating You Must

• Earn grades of C or better in HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases/Disability, HSC 4558 Survey of Diseases and Disabilities 2 and PHC 4101 Public Health Concepts.
• Pass a BHS capstone exam.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Skills You Will Acquire in the Major (SLOs)

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the U.S. health care system and the role of the health professional in this system.
2. Understand and comprehensively describe various disabilities, pathophysiology, epidemiology and management.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of disease and disability on the health of populations.
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of core bioethical and legal principles impacting contemporary health issues.
5. Develop appropriate professional behaviors and team leadership skills for careers in health care.
6. Critically evaluate the empirical bases of practice in health science disciplines.
7. Demonstrate basic communication skills for health professionals using appropriate presentation modalities.