Allied Health Major
Students who wish to pursue graduate or professional training in allied health fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physician assistant are encouraged to enroll in this program. Coursework for this program is primarily sequential and field experiences are recommended; it is highly recommended that students meet with their faculty advisor to plan their progress through the program.
Upon completion of this program, the student will have earned a B.S. degree in allied health. Students will choose one of three specific concentrations within the allied health major including physical therapy sciences, occupational therapy sciences, or medical sciences. The undergraduate program helps the student fulfill many prerequisites necessary to apply to graduate and professional programs in the allied health professions. Graduate and professional programs have a variety of required prerequisite courses. In order to complete all prerequisites and the courses needed for graduation, students must work closely with their faculty advisor regarding course selection and satisfaction of the Spartan Studies or Honors Program requirements as outlined in this catalog.
Degree Requirements
Required courses for the program in allied health:
| HSC 100 | Personal and Family Health | 3 |
| HSC 130 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 200 | Introduction to Allied Health Professions | 2 |
| HSC 203 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HSC 230 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| HSC 234 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| HSC 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| HSC 235 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| HSC 250 | Emergency Care for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| HSC 350 | Biostatistics | 4 |
| HSC 360 | Principles of Epidemiology in Exercise and Public Health | 4 |
| HSC 491 | Seminar in Allied Health | 3 |
| HSC 492 | Allied Health Culminating Experience | 1 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 38 |
Each student must choose 1 of the 3 concentrations listed below (Physical Therapy Sciences, Occupational Therapy Sciences, or Medical Sciences).