Introduction

One of the largest and fastest growing academic units at Baylor University, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences is preparing leaders in health and quality of life through science, scholarship, and innovation. The College includes six academic departments—Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health, Human Performance, and Recreation; Human Sciences and Design; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Physician Assistant Studies; and Public Health—along with a number of graduate programs in partnership with the U.S. Army.

Committed to providing undergraduate and graduate students with a truly transformative education, Robbins College emphasizes real-world training and experiences, offering internships, research opportunities, study abroad, and coursework that address practical skills and contemporary issues. These applied learning experiences are designed to equip future servant leaders to improve health and quality of life across all populations.

History

In May 2014, the Baylor University Board of Regents voted to establish a new college at the University—one that would bring together academic units that shared a common purpose of improving health and quality of life; thus, Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences was born.

While the College itself was established in 2014, its history stretches back even further. The anchor units of Robbins College—Communication Sciences and Disorders; Health, Human Performance, and Recreation; and, Human Sciences and Design—have existed at Baylor since the 1940s. These foundational units laid the groundwork for the College’s eventual formation and its further development as new departments and programs—Public Health; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Physician Assistant Studies—have been established.

Facilities

Learning and research in Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences takes place in facilities across the Baylor University campus, and beyond. The Baylor Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic is a two-story hub for clinical practice, research, and education where comprehensive evaluation and treatment is provided for patients of all ages with difficulties in communication processes or swallowing. The Mooney Lab for Exercise, Nutrition, and Biochemistry allows Baylor faculty and their students the opportunity to conduct a vast array of biochemical and molecular biology techniques used in exercise physiology and nutrition research. The Parker Design and Technology Center provides the Apparel Design and Product Development and Apparel Merchandising students access to state-of-the-art apparel software, equipment, and technology. Courtesy of the Parker family, Baylor University has the most extensive collection of apparel design, merchandising, and product development software and technology of any university in North America.  Opening its doors in 2025, the Clinical Simulation & Skills Facility provides a state-of-the-art training environment for future health professionals.  Equipped with high-fidelity manikins, medical-grade simulation suites, and advanced technology to facilitate learning, this facility is transforming healthcare education at Baylor.

Research

Across Baylor University’s Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences, faculty and students are engaged in transformational research inspired by their calling as Christians to serve others. With a focus on health, quality of life, and human flourishing, Robbins College research is conducted in the lab, in the classroom, in the community, and around the world. In particular, Robbins College research focuses around four signature initiatives—behavioral and human Sciences, chronic diseases and conditions, health access and quality, and (re)habilitative sciences.

Endowed Positions in the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences

Chairs

Brown Foundation Endowed Chair
Goodpasture Endowed Professor
The Mary Gibbs Jones Endowed Chair in Family & Consumer Sciences
The Martin Family Endowed Chair in Communication Sciences and Disorders
SWG Endowed Professor
Vance Masteller Endowed Research Chair of Child Language Disorders

Scholarshi​ps

An asterisk (*) denotes that the scholarship also is listed under another department.

Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences

1845 Scholars Fund in Health and Human Sciences
Karen Claycomb Walker Endowed Scholarship for Robbins College
Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Scholarship
Larry and Katherine Pritchard Endowed Scholarship Fund
Russell Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Von Waaden Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
Michael L. and Micki Tracy Maris Endowed Scholarship Fund for Gifted Leaders
Impact, Influence, and Innovation Endowed Scholarship for Robbins College
Maria and Patrick Beisert Family Scholarship for Robbins College

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Abbey and Ann Elliston Scholarship
Don and Faith Martin Scholarship
CSD Alumni and Friends Scholarship
Kelly Beth Balke Scholarship
Nelson Scholarship for CSD
Sandra Peters Memorial Scholarship
Speech Pathology/Audiology Scholarship
Hallie Mae Holman Scholarship in Speech Pathology
Communication Disorders Scholarship
Rhonda Sheryl Reynolds Scholarship
Dr. Madalene Barnett Scholarship in Communication Sciences and Disorders
James F. and Beverly H. Eberts Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Audiology
Sweeny Family Scholarship
Debra and Mark Rountree Scholarship  
Allison Emory Rice Scholarship  
Stallings Family Scholarship 
Madison Golden Endowed Scholarship
Jim and Xan Foulks Endowed Scholarship
D. Scott and Laura Redwine Morris Endowed Scholarship
Cole Family Endowed Scholarship
Amy Henderson Firth Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Department of Human Sciences and Design

The Human Sciences and Design Department Scholarship
The Florence M. Allen Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Sally B. Burkett Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Wilma Pitts Griffin Scholarship
The Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Tommie and John Lawhon III Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Launa A. Morrow Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
The William and Laverne Nelson Scholarship
The Alma Holmes Nichols Scholarship
The Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Robertson Memorial Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Retha Sanders Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Eunice Clark Scaief Memorial Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Stevens Academic Scholarship in Human Sciences and Design
The Melba Justice Scholarship
The Greta and Murray Watson Scholarship
The Hickerson Family Endowed Scholarship in Apparel Merchandising
The Terry L. Brown Scholarship in Interior Design
Lelda C. Walker and Granddaughter Kelly L. Walker Endowed Scholarship Fund in Interior Design
Shannon Pratt Gledich Endowed Scholarship Fund
Apparel Design and Product Development Endowed Scholarship Fund
Peggy Rodgers Hardcastle Endowed Scholarship
Judith Meriwether Wagenseller Scholarship for Robbins College-Human Sciences and Design

Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation

Brenda Boiles Scholarship
Myra Millard Scholarship
Lloyd Russell Scholarship
“Dutch” Schroeder Scholarship
Olga Fallen Scholarship
Eveline Kappes Scholarship
Halye & Norman Frederick Scholarship
T’Dee L. Bracken Scholarship in Elementary or All-Level Physical Education
Frank “Pogo” Smith Scholarship in Recreation
Roper Family Scholarship in Outdoor Recreation
LT & Genevieve Halbert Scholarship in Recreation
Red & Sandra Covington Scholarship in Athletic Training
Red & Sandra Covington Scholarship in Health Science Studies, Pre-Med/Pre-Dent
Brendon Chase Mooney Scholarship in Exercise Physiology
Burna F. Battles Scholarship in Recreation
Mary E. Tindle Endowed Scholarship
Joan Karel Mooney Endowed Scholarship
Haley Elizabeth Needham Scholarship

Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences Faculty and Advisors

Person and Title

Name	Title
Jason Carter, Ph.D.	Dean
Denny Kramer, Ph.D.	Associate Dean of Military and Veteran Partnerships
Nadine Welch, M.S.	Associate Dean of Student Success
Renée Umstattd Meyer, Ph.D.	Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Education

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Michaela J. Ritter, Ed.D., Chair
Marnie C. Abrahams, M.A.
Paul Blanchet, Ph.D.
Nicki Brown, SLP.D.
Kelcie Dao, SLP.D.
Kristen Davis, M.S.
Kacie Dolezel, M.S.
Carrie D. Drew, Au.D.
Samantha Dvorak, SLP.D.
Stephanie Fuqua, M.S.
Melissa Garcia, Ed.D.
Venessa Grandjean, SLP.D.
Chelsi Hansen, M.S.
Jeremy Hathway, M.S.
Daniel Kim, Ph.D.
Joseph Lam, Ph.D.
Diane Longnecker, Ph.D.
Lewis Lummer, Ed.D.
Nicole Niessen, Ph.D.
D'Anna Nowack, SLP.D.
Jungjun Park, Ph.D.
Jana Parker, SLP.D.
Brittany Perrine, Ph.D.
Douglas Peterson, Ph.D.
Donna C. Powell, M.S.
Deborah A. Rainer, M.S.
Hollie R. Sammons, M.S.
Janet Sanker, M.A.
Kristle Soto, Ed.D.
Larry Umberger, M.S.
Allison Vickers, M.S.
Nadine Welch, M.S.
Sandra Wright, Ph.D.
Hyunsoo Yoo, Ph.D.
Yang-Soo Yoon, Ph.D.

Department of Human Sciences and Design

Elise King, M.I.D., Chair
Amber Arnold, M.S., R.D.
Matthew Borsi, Ph.D., LMFT
Michelle R. Brown, M.A.
Rochelle R. Brunson, Ph.D.
Hillary Burgess, M.S.
Brian Cambra, Ed.D., CFLE
Nick Chen, Ph.D., CFLE
Ruthie Davis, M.A., CCLS
Leticia Cherpe De Souza, Ph.D.
Lorynn R. Divita, Ph.D
Sheri L. Dragoo, Ph.D.
Jaynie Fader, M.S.
Nick Frye, Ph.D.
LesLee Funderburk, Ph.D.
Leigh Greathouse, Ph.D.
Debra Harris, Ph.D.
Christine Knefley, M.S.
Mickey Langlais, Ph.D., CFLE
Michelle L. Law, Ph.D.
Nicole McAninch, Ph.D., CFLE
Karen Melton, Ph.D.
Sahar Mihandoust, Ph.D.
Ann M. Theriot, M.A.
Stanley R. Wilfong, Jr., M.S., R.D.
David Yeung
Jeong-Ju Yoo, Ph.D.

Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation

W. Dale Connally, Ph.D., Chair
Justin Adeyemi, Ph.D
Tricia D. Blalock, PT, DPT, MPH, CLT
Rodney G. Bowden, Ph.D
Jacob Brewer, Ph.D., DPT, PT, NCS
Toby Brooks, Ph.D., MBA, ATC, CSCS
Katie Brown, MD, FAAR
Brent Dragoo, Ph.D.
Cory M. Dungan, Ph.D.
David Escajeda, PA-C, MSPT, AT
Andrew Gallucci, Ph.D., LAT, ATC, CSCS
Justin Morris, Ph.D.
Paul Gordon, Ph.D., MPH
Heather Hudson, Ed.D., LAT, ATC
Mary Ann Jennings, Ed.D.
Yunsuk Koh, Ph.D.
Brian C. Leutholtz, Ph.D., FACSM
Kelli K. McMahan, Ph.D., CTRS
Andrew R. Meyer, Ph.D.
Joon Y. Park, Ph.D.   
Savannah Rauschendorfer, PhD
Jaeho Shim, Ph.D.
Cory M. Smith, Ph.D.
Kimberly M. Smith, Ed.D.
Sarah Smith, PhD
Erika Sutton, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Michael Wiggs, Ph.D.
Matthea Williams, Ed.D., LAT, ATC
Margaret E. Wooddy, Ph.D.
Christopher J. Wynveen, Ph.D.

Department of Public Health

Jacques Baillargeon, Ph.D., Chair
Matthew Asare, Ph.D., MPH., MBA
Gabriel Benavides, Ph.D.
Rodney G. Bowden, Ph.D.
Eva J. Doyle, Ph.D., MSEd
Ebun O. Ebunlomo, Ph.D., MPH
Kathryn Janda-Thomte, Ph.D.
Stephanie Jones, Ph.D.
Rebecca Jones-Antwi, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Kwon, Ph.D.
Beth A. Lanning, Ph.D.
Jasmine Opusunju, Dr.PH, MSEd
Margo Shanks, MPH
Renée Umstattd Meyer, Ph.D.
Kelly R. Ylitalo, Ph.D.

Academic Advisors

Amanda Holland, Director of Advising and Enrollment Services
Karen Beck, Senior Academic Advisor
Ricci Clepper, Assistant Director of Advising
Kimberly Hammond, Senior Academic Advisor
Amy Lopez, Assistant Director of Advising
Lance Lowe, Academic Advisor
Adair McGregor, Senior Academic Advisor
Ashleigh Prothro, Senior Academic Advisor
Kyle Pyron, Assistant Director of Advising
Ronald Smyers, Academic Advisor
 

Degrees and Requirements

Undergraduate Programs

Please refer to the outlines of degree requirements in this catalog.

Majors

Bachelor of Science

Apparel Studies
Apparel Design Concentration
Apparel Merchandising Concentration
Child and Family Studies

• Child and Family Studies - Child Development Concentration

• Child and Family Studies - Child Life Concentration

• Child and Family Studies - Marriage and Family Concentration

• Child and Family Studies - Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration

• Communication Sciences and Disorders

• Exercise Physiology
  Health Science Studies
  

• Health Science Studies - Pre-Athletic Training

• Health Science Studies - Pre-Medical/Pre Dental

• Health Science Studies - Pre-Occupational Therapy

• Health Science Studies - Pre-Physical Therapy

• Health Science Studies - Pre-Physician Assistant

• Health Science Studies - Health Professions

• Interior Design
  Nutrition Sciences

• Nutrition Sciences - PreHealth Care Concentration

• Nutrition Sciences - PreDietetics Concentration

• Nutrition Sciences - Food Management Concentration

• Recreation Leisure Services

• Recreation Leisure Services - Outdoor Recreation

• Recreation Leisure Services - Recreation Ministry

• Recreation Leisure Services - Community Sport

Bachelor of Science in Education

• Health, Kinesiology, and Leisure Studies

• Physical Education - All levels
  

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• Bachelor of Science in Public Health

• Public Health
  Public Health - Pre-Medical
  Public Health - Pre-Physician Assistant
  

Secondary Majors

Recreation and Leisure Services
Public Health

Minors

• American Sign Language

• Apparel Merchandising

• Child and Family Studies

• Dance

• Nutrition Sciences

• Outdoor Education and Leadership

• Recreation Ministry

Graduate Programs in the College of Health and Human Sciences

Note: See the Graduate School Catalog for descriptions of these programs.

• Master of Science
  Communication Sciences and Disorders
  Nutrition Sciences
  Exercise Physiology
  Sport Pedagogy
  Medical Science
  Marriage and Family Therapy

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• Master of Athletic Training
  Athletic Training

•  

• Master of Public Health
  Community Health
  Epidemiology
  Environmental Health Science

•  

• Master of Architecture
  Architecture

•  

• Doctor of Philosophy
  Communication Sciences and Disorders
  Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
  Public Health

•  

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy

•  

• Doctor of Physical Therapy

•  

• Physician Assistant Studies

Degree Requirements

General Regulations for the College of Health and Human Sciences

Certain regulations are common to all of the undergraduate degrees conferred by the Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences. Additional regulations are listed in this catalog under “General University Regulations.”

1. Minimum requirement: 124 semester hours. Some programs may exceed the minimum.
2. Residence requirement: minimum sixty semester hours. After a student achieves senior standing (90 earned credits), all upper division courses (3000 or 4000 level) must be taken in residence (or in a Baylor approved study abroad program).
   Note: After matriculation, a student may transfer a maximum of fifteen semester hours to Baylor.
3. Grade point average:  minimum of 2.00 (“C”) overall and also in the major and minor for work at Baylor. Some departments require a “C” or better in every course applying to the major or minor.
4. Course substitutions: Students who substitute an upper-level course for a lower-level requirement may not retain the upper-level credit. The exception to this policy is when a lower-level course is a specific prerequisite for the upper-level course.
5. English: Because strong writing skills are essential for success in all academic programs, students are encouraged to take writing courses early in their academic careers.     
6. Foreign Language:
   1. American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swahili may be used.
   2. Students who have taken courses in Spanish, French, or German may need to take the placement test in that language, given at the Language Acquisition Center, 300 Draper. These test scores will help advisors place students at the most appropriate level to begin their foreign language study at Baylor.
   3. Students who have taken courses in Latin may take a placement test in the Classics Department Office, 333 Morrison Hall.
   4. Students who have taken courses in American Sign Language may take a placement test.
   5. If a student has taken high school courses in a language for which a placement test is unavailable, the student should consult with the department (Modern Languages and Cultures or Classics) to determine the appropriate level at which to begin foreign language courses at Baylor.
7. Teacher Certification: Students seeking teacher certification should contact the School of Education for complete requirements.
8. Lifetime Fitness:
   1. It is waived for students who have reached age 25 at the time of matriculation to Baylor; veterans (one semester hour per 135 days active duty); students in Aerospace Studies (one hour per semester selected from AS 1111 Leadership Laboratory, AS 1112 Leadership Laboratory, AS 2111 Leadership Laboratory, AS 2112 Leadership Laboratory; laboratory required); students in Military Science (one hour per semester selected from MILS 1111 Leadership Lab I, MILS 1112 Leadership Lab II, MILS 2111 Basic Leadership Lab I, MILS 2112 Basic Leadership Lab II; laboratory required); athletic participants (one hour for sport participation, maximum waiver two semesters); marching band (one hour for each fall semester, maximum waiver two semesters). One hour of PPS 1100 Introduction to Citizenship and Community Service may substitute for one semester of LF on the B.S. degree. One hour of PUBH 1145 Health and Human Behavior may substitute for one semester of LF, except for students who have completed BIC 1112 Examined Life.
   2. For those students with physical disabilities, an adaptive and/or academically oriented program will be provided. Students with disabilities should present to coordinators at registration a medical statement from the Baylor physician outlining the nature of their disability and recommendation for activity.
   3. A maximum of four Lifetime Fitness courses may be counted on a degree program.
   4. For further information, see the list in this section of this catalog.
9. Chapel: Students entering as freshmen or who transfer as freshmen or sophomores are required to attend two semesters of Chapel. Students who transfer to Baylor and are classified as juniors or seniors must attend one semester of Chapel.
10. Major:
    1. One required; others, if available on the same degree, may be elected from the list of majors included in the section in this catalog on undergraduate programs for each degree. See departmental sections for specific requirements.
    2. Twenty-seven hours minimum required; higher for some majors.
    3. Residence – minimum twelve hours, all advanced.
    4. Advanced work – minimum fifteen hours.
    5. Grade point average – a minimum of 2.00 (“C”) on all courses in the major taken at Baylor. Some departments require a “C” or better in every course applying to the major.
11. Secondary Major:
    1. Optional; may elect one or more secondary majors. Specific requirements in departmental sections of this catalog.
12. Minor:
    1. Optional; may elect one or more minors. Specific requirements in departmental sections of this catalog.
    2. Eighteen hours minimum required; slightly higher for some minors.
    3. Residence – minimum twelve hours, nine hours advanced.
    4. Advanced work – minimum nine hours.
    5. No more than a maximum of three hours from the major or secondary major may be applied to the minor.
    6. Grade point average – a minimum of 2.00 (“C”) on all courses in the minor taken at Baylor. Some departments require a “C” or better in every course applying to the minor.
13. Advanced work (“3000” or “4000” numbered courses):  minimum thirty-six semester hours.
    1. To be earned after junior status is attained.
    2. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and language courses at the “3000” level may be taken as soon as necessary prerequisites are completed and will be considered advanced work.
    3. No junior college course, regardless of content, will be considered advanced.
    4. No transferred course will be considered advanced unless it was so rated by the college where taken, and unless Baylor’s equivalent course is advanced.
    5. Please refer to the section on eligibility for courses in this catalog.
14. Maximum credit: Within the minimum of 124 hours required for a degree, the following maximum credits are applicable:
    1. four courses of Lifetime Fitness and
    2. ten hours of applied music and/or ensemble.

Attendance Policy for the College of Health and Human Sciences

To earn course credit in the College of Health and Human Sciences, a student must attend at least 75 percent of all scheduled class meetings.  Any student who does not meet this minimal standard will automatically receive a grade of “F” in the course.  Faculty members may establish more stringent requirements regarding attendance, punctuality, and participation.  Any attendance requirements and penalties for excessive absences will be set forth in the syllabus for each course.

If a student’s required participation in a University-sponsored activity causes the student to miss class, this is ordinarily considered an absence and shall count against the student when determining whether a student has attended the required 75 percent of class meetings.  However, if in this event the student seeks to make arrangements prior to the absence to complete scheduled assignments, the faculty member will work with the student to allow for the completion of missed classwork and assignments.

If a varsity student athlete is required to participate in an official athletic competition and must miss class in order to participate (or travel to participate) in that competition, this absence is ordinarily considered to be excused and should not be counted against the student athlete in the context of the 75 percent attendance policy. Moreover, provided that the student athlete seeks to make arrangements prior to the absence to complete scheduled assignments, the faculty member will work with the student to allow for the completion of missed classwork and assignments.

In the event of serious illness, accident, or death in the family, students should contact their professors as soon as they are able.  When such a crisis prohibits the student from being able to make immediate contact, the office of the Chaplain notifies faculty when information is available; the Chaplain, does not, however, pursue official verification of such reports.  Requests by faculty to verify the nature of an absence should be made to the student upon the student’s return.  Students are usually allowed to make up classwork and/or tests missed which result from such crises; however, the absences shall count against the student when determining whether a student has attended the required 75 percent of class meetings.  In some circumstances, the instructor may choose to assign an alternate quiz/assignment or drop/waive the missed quiz/assignment in such a way that it does not penalize the student’s final grade.  As these instances are academic matters, any dishonesty on the part of the student in such a situation is considered a violation of the University Honor Code.

In addition to the College of Health and Human Sciences Attendance Policy, faculty and students will be guided by the University Attendance Policy in the Undergraduate Catalog.

HHS Core Curriculum

Bachelor of Science

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Degree Requirements
Minimum Total Hours Requirement		(124)
Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall and in Major
Minimum Hours in Residence		(60)
Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses)		(36)
General Education Requirements
Chapel
Chapel – two semesters		0
English
ENGL 2310	American Literary Cultures	3
History
HIS 1300	The United States in Global Perspective	3
Political Science
PSC 1387	The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience	3
Religion
REL 1310	The Christian Scriptures	3
REL 1350	The Christian Heritage	3
Communication and Media Literacy
Select 3 hrs. from the following:		3
Communication and Media Literacy Distribution List (HH)
Contemporary Social Issues
Select 3 hrs. from the following:		3
Contemporary Social Issues Distribution List (HH)
Fine Arts and Performing Arts
Select 3 hrs. from the following:		3
Fine Arts and Performing Arts Distribution List (HH)
Foreign Languages and Cultures
Select 3-8 hrs. from the following:		3-8
Foreign Languages and Cultures Distribution List (HH)
Formal Reasoning
Select 3 hrs. from the following:		3
Formal Reasoning Distribution List (HH)
Research, Writing, & Literature
Select 6 hrs. from the following:		6
Literature in Context Distribution List (HH)
Research Writing Distribution List (HH)
Scientific Method I (with Laboratory Experience)
Select one 4 hr. lecture/lab course or course pair:		4
Scientific Method 1 Distribution List (HH)
Scientific Method II—Additional Science or Grand Challenges of Science
Select 3-4 hrs.:		3-4
Scientific Method 2 Distribution List (HH)
OR complete another 4 hour lecture/lab from the previous list:
Scientific Method 1 Distribution List (HH)
Lifetime Fitness
Select 3 hrs. from the following:		3
Lifetime Fitness Distribution List (HH)
Major
One required; others may be elected from the list of majors for this degree included in the section in this catalog on undergraduate programs. See departmental sections for specific requirements.		78
Minor
Optional; may elect one or more minors. Specific requirements in departmental sections of this catalog.
Maximum Credit
Within the minimum of 124 hours required for a degree, the following maximum credits are applicable:
(1) four courses of Lifetime Fitness, and
(2) ten hours of applied music and/or ensemble
Total Hours		124-130

Additional information on the requirements for advanced credit, residence, chapel, minimum grade point average, maximum credit, and majors and minors is listed under the “General Regulations for the College of Health and Human Sciences” and “General University Regulations.”

Distribution Lists of Course Choices

Communication and Media Literacy Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CFS 3354	Family Life Education and Ethics	3
CSI 1337	Introduction to Video Game Design	3
CSS 1302	Public Speaking for Business and Professional Students	3
CSS 1304	Argumentation and Debate	3
DH/HIS 2300	Introduction to Digital Humanities	3
FDM/JOU 1303	Introduction to Mass Communication	3
FDM 4340	Media and Society	3
JOU 2301	Media Literacy in a Democratic Society	3
JOU 3387	International Communication	3
JOU 4305	Gender, Race & Media	3
JOU 4380	Law and Ethics of Journalism	3
LING 3313	Linguistics of Social Media: Language in Digital Spaces	3
PWR 2314	Introduction to Professional Writing and Rhetoric	3

Contemporary Social Issues Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ANT 1306	Cultural Anthropology in Global Context	3
ANT 1325	Introduction to Global Health	3
ANT/ENV 3320	Environment and Human Behavior	3
CFS 4356	The Family: A Global Perspective	3
ECO 1305	Issues in Economics for Non-Business Majors	3
EDP 2336	The Developing Child	3
ENV 2376	Environment and Society	3
ENV/PSC 4307	Environmental Law	3
ENV 4310/ANT 4311	World Food Problems	3
ENV 4365	The Environment and Energy	3
EST 2300	Introduction to Ethnic Studies	3
ID 4326	Sustainable Systems & Design	3
LING 1305	Language in Society	3
MST 1300	Introduction to Museums	3
PHI 1308	Contemporary Moral Problems	3
PHI 1309	Introduction to Medical Ethics	3
PHI 1391	Introduction to Moral Philosophy	3
PHI 3320	Philosophical Issues in Feminism	3
PSC/ENV 3300	The Environment and Political Processes	3
PSC 3309	Baylor in Washington Public Policy Innovation and the Common Good	3
PSY 1305	Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior	3
PSY 3321	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 3341	A Survey of Human Development	3
REL 3390	Christian Ethics	3
REL 3394	War and Peace in the Christian Tradition	3
REL 3397	Gender, Feminism and Theology	3
REL 4349	The World's Religions and Violence	3
REL/ENV 4393	Environmental Ethics	3
RLS 2388	Leisure and Lifestyle Well-Being	3
RLS 4331	Meanings, Culture, and Philosophy of American Landscapes	3
SOC 1305	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 3311	The Sociology of Race and Ethnicity	3
SWO 2320	Human Diversity and Leadership	3
WGS 1300	Women's and Gender Studies: An Introduction	3

Fine Arts and Performing Arts Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ADM 1341	Apparel Aesthetics	3
ARTH 1300	Introduction to Art (for non-art majors only)	3
ART 1310	Drawing I (Studio Course)	3
ART 1314	2D Design (Studio Course – Two-Dimensional)	3
ARTH 2302	Survey of Western Art I	3
ARTH 2303	Survey of Western Art II	3
CLA 3315	Ancient Drama in Performance	3
CW 3300	Creative Writing: Poetry	3
CW 3340	Creative Writing: Prose	3
FDM 1309	Introduction to Film	3
MUS 1321	Engaging with Music	3
MUS 3321	Music in World Cultures	3
MUS 3322	Popular Musics	3
MUS 3323	Jazz and its History	3
MUS/LAS 4364	Traditional Music and Culture in Latin America	3
MST 4309	Introduction to American Decorative Arts	3
MST 4331	Exhibit Design and Preparation	3
THEA 1301	Acting I: Realism	3
THEA 1306	Introduction to Theatre	3

Foreign Language and Culture Distribution List

See requirement for more information.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Introductory/Intermediate Modern Foreign Languages
Any MFL 1301 course: ARB 1301, CHI 1301, FRE 1301, GER 1301, ITA 1301, JPN 1301, KOR 1301, POR 1301, RUS 1301, SPA 1301, SWA 1301		3
Any MFL 1302 course: ARB 1302, CHI 1302, FRE 1302, GER 1302, ITA 1302, JPN 1302, KOR 1302, POR 1302, RUS 1302, SPA 1302, SWA 1302		3
Accelerated Introductory MFL options: FRE 1412, GER 1412, SPA 1412		4
Any MFL 2310 course: ARB 2310, CHI 2310, FRE 2310, GER 2310, ITA 2310, JPN 2310, KOR 2310, POR 2310, RUS 2310, SPA 2310, SWA 2310		3
Any MFL 2320 course: ARB 2320, CHI 2320, FRE 2320, GER 2320, ITA 2320, JPN 2320, KOR 2320, POR 2320, RUS 2320, SPA 2320, SWA 2320		3
Accelerated Intermediate MFL options: GER 2412, SPA 2412		4
American Sign Language
CSD 1305	American Sign Language I	3
CSD 1306	American Sign Language II	3
CSD 2301	American Sign Language III	3
CSD 2302	American Sign Language IV	3
Introductory/Intermediate Classical Languages
Any Classical Lang. 1301: GRK 1301, HEB 1301, LAT 1301		3
Any Classical Lang. 1302: GRK 1302, HEB 1302, LAT 1302		3
Any Classical Lang. 2310: GRK 2310, HEB 2310, LAT 2310		3
Any Classical Lang. 2320: GRK 2320, HEB 2320, LAT 2320		3
Other Language and Culture Course Options
ADM 3365	Global Dress and Culture	3
ADM 3396	International Fashion Forecasting	3
AST 2380	The Peoples and Culture of Asia	3
AST 4318	Contemporary Societies and Cultures of Asia	3
AST 4388	Contemporary Chinese Society and Culture	3
CHI 3305	Chinese for Business I	3
CHI 3306	Chinese for Business II	3
CHI 3310	Chinese Language and Culture through Films	3
CHI 4301	Chinese Literature and Culture I	3
CHI 4302	Chinese Literature and Culture II	3
CLA 3301	Roman Republic	3
CLA 3302	Greek History and Civilization	3
CLA 3303	Hellenistic History and Civilization	3
CLA 3304	Byzantine History and Civilization	3
CLA 3306	Roman Empire	3
CSD 3312	Deaf Culture	3
GBL 1311	Perspectives on Global Culture	3
FRE 2321	French for Health Professions	3
FRE 3301	Mastering French Grammar	3
FRE 3302	Conversational French	3
FRE 3307	Bon appetit!: Cuisine and Culture in the French-Speaking World	3
FRE 3308	French and Francophone Pop Culture	3
FRE 3309	French Art in Conversation	3
FRE 3310	Introduction to French Literature	3
FRE 3330	Introduction to French Cinema	3
FRE 3340	Paris: A Cultural Overview	3
FRE 3341	Tour de France: Regions and Provinces	3
FRE 4330	Survey of French Cinema	3
GER 3301	German Conversation and Composition	3
GER 3341	Introduction to German Culture: Germany in the Making	3
GER 3342	Echoes of the Third Reich	3
GER 3345	Introduction to German Film: German Culture from Berlin to Hollywood	3
ITA 3301	Mastering Italian Grammar	3
ITA 3302	Italian Conversation, Reading, and Composition	3
ITA 3310	Introduction to Italian Literature	3
ITA 3330	Italian Through Film	3
JPN 3301	Advanced Japanese I	3
JPN 3302	Japanese Culture through Reading	3
JPN 3305	Japanese for the Professions	3
JPN 3306	Japanese Cinema	3
LAS 2301	An Introduction to Latin American Studies	3
MES 2301	Introduction to the Middle East	3
NUTR 4352	World Nutrition	3
POR 1303	Portuguese for Spanish Speakers	3
POR 2320	Exploring the Portuguese-Speaking World	3
POR 3301	Exploring Brazilian Pop Culture	3
PUBH 4340	Global Health	3
RLS 4331	Meanings, Culture, and Philosophy of American Landscapes	3
RUS 2320	Russian Culture in Context	3
RUS 3301	Russian Conversation and Composition	3
RUS 3345	Introduction to Russian Film: Culture and Identity	3
RUS 3346	Introduction to East European Film and Culture	3
SEES 2380	Introduction to Slavic and East European Studies I	3
SEES 3381	History of East Central Europe	3
SPA 1304	Elementary Spanish for Heritage Speakers	3
SPA 2304	Intermediate Spanish for Heritage Speakers	3
SPA 2321	Intermediate Spanish for Health Professions	3
SPA 2322	Spanish for Christian Ministry	3
SPA 2324	Spanish for Business	3
SPA 3301	Conversation and Composition: Spanish for Christian Ministry	3
SPA 3302	Conversation and Composition	3
SPA 3304	Advanced Spanish for Heritage Speakers	3
SPA 3309	Introduction to Spanish Language and Linguistics	3
THEA/JPN 3352	Japanese Theatre and Culture	3

Formal Reasoning Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
GTX 1302	Critical Reasoning in Great Texts	3
ID 2325	Building Systems	3
MTH 1301	Ideas in Mathematics	3
MTH 1320	Precalculus	3
MTH 1321	Calculus I	3
PHI 1306	Logic	3
SOC 3402	Social Statistics	4
STA 1380	Elementary Statistics	3

Research, Writing, & Literature Distribution List

Literature in Context Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
CLA 2301	Literature of Ancient Greece	3
CLA 2302	Literature of Ancient Rome	3
CLA 2306	Greek and Roman Mythology	3
ENGL 2301	British Literature	3
ENGL 2306	World Literature	3
FRE 3312	Children's Literature in French	3
FRE 3315	Panorama of French Theatre	3
GTX 2301	Intellectual Traditions of the Ancient World : Literature and Thought	3
GTX 2302	Medieval Intellectual Traditions: Literature and Thought in Context	3
GTX/THEA 3341	Master Works in Drama	3
PHI 2303	Philosophy in Literature	3
REL 3301	Psalms and Wisdom Literature	3
REL 3308	The Literature of the Pentateuch: Narrative, Poetry, Genealogy, and Law	3
SPA 3305	Introduction to Hispanic Literature	3

Research Writing Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ANT 1313	Research Writing: Anthropology	3
CLA 1304	Research Writing: From Ancient Rhetoric to Modern Research Writing	3
ENG 1310	Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars	3
ENV 43C2	Environmental Capstone	3
GTX 1301	Research Writing: Issues in Great Texts	3
HIS 2395	Research Writing: History	3
PHI 1301	Research Writing: Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHI 2305	Philosophy and Religion	3
PSC 2301	Research Writing: Political Science Methods	3
PSC 3301	Research Writing: Political Science Methods	3
PWR 3300	Technical Writing	3
PWR 3318	Professional & Workplace Writing	3
REL 3305	Interpreting the Old Testament	3
SPA 3360	Research Writing: Hispanic Culture, Linguistics, and Literature	3

Scientific Method I: Course with Laboratory Experience Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ANT 1404	Introduction to Human Evolution	4
ANT 1407	Introduction to Archaeology	4
BIO 1305 & BIO 1105	Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory	4
BIO 1306 & BIO 1106	Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory	4
BIO 1401	Current Issues in Human Biology	4
BIO 1405	Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts I	4
BIO 1406	Investigations of Modern Biology Concepts II	4
CHE 1300 & CHE 1100	Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Laboratory	4
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101	Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I	4
CHE 1302 & CHE 1102	Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II	4
CHE 1405	Chemistry and Society	4
ENV 1301 & ENV 1101	Exploring Environmental Issues and An Introduction to Environmental Analysis (Lab)	4
ENV 1303 & ENV 1103	Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Ecology Laboratory Exercises	4
GEO 1305 & GEO 1105	The Dynamic Earth and Dynamic Earth Laboratory	4
GEO 1401	Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters	4
GEO 1402	World Oceans	4
GEO 1410	Gems and Minerals	4
HP 1420	Human Anatomy	4
HP 2420	Exercise Physiology	4
NSC 1306 & NSC 1106	Introduction to Neuroscience and Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory	4
PHY 1404	Light, Vision and Optics	4
PHY 1405	Great Ideas in Physics	4
PHY 1407	Sound and Acoustics	4
PHY 1408	General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I	4
PHY 1409	General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II	4
PHY 1420	General Physics I	4
PHY 1430	General Physics II	4
PHY 1455	Descriptive Astronomy	4
PHY 2355 & PHY 2155	Foundations of Astronomy and Foundations of Astronomy Laboratory	4

Scientific Method II: Grand Challenges of Science Distribution List 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ANT 1307	The Evolution of Human Societies: An Interdisciplinary Perspective	3
BIO 1303	Human Ecology: Our Place in Nature	3
ENV 1307	Climate Change: Environmental and Human Dimensions	3
GEO 1306	The Earth Through Time	3
GEO 1307	Evolution and Extinction	3
GEO 1308	Climate Change	3
GEO 1309	Origins of Habitable Worlds	3
GEO 1310	Water Today and Tomorrow	3
NUTR 2351	Nutrition	3
NUTR 3314	Consumer Nutrition	3
PHY 3305	History of Invention and Technology	3
PSY 1305	Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior	3
STA/CSI 2300	Introduction to Data Science	3
Students may also select a requirement from Scientific Method 1 to satisfy the requirement of Scientific Method II

Lifetime Fitness Distribution List

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Select three hours from the following:
Any LF-prefix course		1
PUBH 1145	Health and Human Behavior 1	1
PPS 1100	Introduction to Citizenship and Community Service 1	1

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Students may choose either PUBH 1145 Health and Human Behavior or PPS 1100 Introduction to Citizenship and Community Service to replace one of the 3 required LF courses. Two hours of the Lifetime Fitness requirement must be met by activity LF courses.

Honor Societies

Kappa Omicron Nu

Kappa Omicron Nu is a national honor society in the field of human sciences, which has been on campus since 1972. Membership is open to all Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences majors who meet the following criteria: completion of 45+ total semester hours (including transfer credits) and 12+ hours within their major, with a minimum 3.4 cumulative GPA and a 3.6 major GPA.  The goals of the organization include recognition of scholarship, development of leadership, association of students with faculty, and encouragement of research. New members are initiated in the fall and spring, and meetings are held monthly.

Professional Organizations

Apparel Professionals

Apparel Professionals is a student organization open to all majors, dedicated to connecting students interested in the retail and apparel industries with industry professionals. The organization offers a variety of educational and leadership opportunities, including events that allow students to network with professionals and explore potential career paths in these fields.

Interior Design Association at Baylor

Interior Design Association at Baylor is the student organization representing both student membership and involvement with the professional organizations of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). Members participate in monthly meetings, professional-sponsored student events and programs, and various other learning experiences that support and enhance their academic training. IDAB sponsors an annual Spring vendor fare where many manufacturers' reps from around the state participate to expose students to commonly sourced products and suppliers in the design industry.

Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association (SDNA)

The Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association provides nutrition information and career information to the students in the organization as well as anyone else interested in dietetics. The membership of BSNA is open to any student with a declared major in nutrition science. BSNA is the student organization of the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)

The Baylor Chapter of the National Student Speech Hearing Language Association (NSSLHA) is an organization of students in the field of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology. The purpose of the organization is to teach students to serve their profession and to encourage continued involvement in professional organizations. The organization addresses new directions and conflicts which arise within the field. In addition, NSSLHA provides opportunities for students to interact with professionals working in the field. Membership is open to students enrolled in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Phi Theta

Phi Theta is Baylor University’s club for students interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or sports medicine. It serves as a resource for students who are seeking information about physical therapy and occupational therapy schools and job opportunities. Guest speakers include representatives from physical therapy and occupational therapy schools and local physical therapists and occupational therapists. Field trips to local rehabilitation clinics and professional schools are also made.

Athletic Training Student Association

The Athletic Training Student Association was organized and chartered in 2006. Its purpose is to promote and enhance athletic training both on and off campus through education, community service, team building and leadership development, funds development, and recruiting and promotion. Membership is open to all athletic training students.