This course, mandatory for all Health Science Studies majors, presents essential introductory information to prepare the student for success in determining a field of study and pursuing a healthcare career including knowledge of the healthcare environment, qualifications for pursing specific fields, professionalism expectations, the importance of communications, cultural competence in healthcare, the use of professional literature, and the basics of healthcare ethics.

This course is designed for students seeking entry into healthcare and allied healthcare professions. It provides a comprehensive investigation of the structure and function of the human body, exploring its systems and organizational structure. Topics of investigation include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. Additionally, this course includes a laboratory component that incorporates the use of hands-on activities that expound upon course content, utilizes problem-based learning and the instruction of entry-level clinical skills associated with a variety of healthcare professions.

This course is designed for students seeking entry into healthcare and allied healthcare professions. It provides a comprehensive investigation of the structure and function of the human body, exploring its systems and organizational structure. Topics include the chemical and cellular levels of organization, the lymphatic, endocrine, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. Accompanying these topics is an investigation of nutrition, metabolism, fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, along with genetics and heredity. Additionally, this course includes a laboratory component that incorporates the use of hands-on activities to expound upon course content and utilizes problem-based learning to sharpen students’ critical thinking skills-preparing them for a variety of healthcare professions.

Students from other majors will require consent of the instructor. Introduces the concepts and techniques of performing a multi-system physical assessment, collecting a patient history, and documenting subjective history and objective findings.

An overview of dental anatomy and essential clinical skills for students aspiring to enter the field of dentistry. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications to build a strong foundation for understanding oral structures and developing basic dental techniques. Students will be introduced to key concepts and sciences related to dentistry, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, and microbiology.

See HP 3311 for course information.

The purpose of this course is to allow undergraduate Health Science Studies students the opportunity to work with a clinical research professional and participate in the clinical research process.

A study of the biblical meanings and purposes of suffering with theological reflections and application to those served by health care professionals with consideration to disability-related ministries.

This course will explore the many facets of leadership, as well as leadership principles, through community outreach experiences. Students will learn the framework of crafting a community service project based on a strengths-perspective of the community.

Designed to provide students with planned experiences with professionals in various health, allied health and/or community health settings including public, private, and health agencies.