The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (B.S. in Health Science) is designed to meet the needs of students who are seeking a career as a health educator, public health analyst, hospital health educator, or health inspector. It meets requirements for pre-med, pre-dental, and other clinical degrees and graduate studies. Admission to this curriculum requires approval of the department chair.
Students who complete the B.S. in Health Science will be proficient in the following student learning outcomes:
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Understand the transformation of the whole person through biblically based education for service to God and humanity
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Analyze how socioeconomic, cultural, behavioral, structural, biological, environmental and other factors impact the health of individuals and communities
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Apply skills of leadership and management to human, fiscal, capital and social resources when administering health education strategies
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Synthesize information relevant to improving global health
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Evaluate theories of health, disease, and well-being in the planning, implementation, assessment of various health programs
Major Requirements
Required General Education Selections
Science and Mathematics
(no grade below C)
Biblical Studies, Health, and Wellness
(no grade below C)
Social and Behavioral Sciences
(no grade below C)
General Electives
Each course taken by the student may be applied to only one program: general education, major, minor, or free electives.