Health Sciences Studies, B.S.
Tricia Blalock, PT, DPT, MPH, CLT
Director of Health Science Studies
Degree Requirements
Degree Requirements - minimum 124 sem. hrs.
- Minimum - 36 hrs. advanced/upper level credit total hours
- Minimum - 60 semester hours must be earned in residence
- 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).
- No course may be taken pass-fail; Courses taken pass/fail will not be eligible for transfer
Transfer students must have a cumulative GPA corresponding to the minimum requirements for each track.
Students who wish to change their major to Health Science Studies after completing course work at Baylor may do so only at the end of a full semester. Students must be eligible to register for BIO 1305 Modern Concepts of Bioscience and BIO 1105 Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory, and CHE 1301 Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and CHE 1101 General Chemistry Laboratory I, and have a cumulative GPA corresponding to the minimum requirements for each track:
Program | Cumulative GPA |
---|---|
Pre Medical/Dental | 3.2 cumulative GPA |
Pre Physician Assistant | 3.2 cumulative GPA |
Pre Physical Therapy | 3.2 cumulative GPA |
Pre Athletic Training | 3.0 cumulative GPA |
Health Professions | 3.0 cumulative GPA |
Students whose cumulative GPA falls below the minimum requirement in any semester will be placed on probation for one semester. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below the required minimum for their track for a second consecutive semester will be dismissed from the track and must select another major or alternative track for which they do have the minimum cumulative GPA. Students will not be permitted to re-enter a track once dismissed. Students on the Pre Medical/Dental, Pre Physician Assistant, and Pre Physical Therapy tracks who do not successfully complete BIO 1305/1105 and BIO 1306/1106 with a C or better in 2 attempts will be dismissed from their track and must select another major or alternative track for which they do have the minimum cumulative GPA.
Students on the Pre Athletic Training and Health Professions tracks who do not successfully complete BIO 1305/1105 with a C or better in 2 attempts will be dismissed from their track and must select another major.
Pre-Physical Therapy Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
Residence Requirement – minimum | (60) | |
Grade point average – minimum of 3.2 overall. | ||
Basic Requirements | ||
Chapel – two semesters | 0 | |
ENG 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
SOC 1305 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Communication and Media Literacy | ||
CSS 1301 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
or CSS 1302 | Speech for Business and Professional Students | |
Contemporary Social Issues | ||
PSY 1305 | Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | ||
Select 2-3 hours from the Fine Arts and Performing Arts distribution list. | 2-3 | |
Foreign Languages and Cultures | ||
Select 3 hours from the Foreign Languages and Cultures distribution list. | 3 | |
Formal Reasoning | ||
MTH 1320 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3 |
or MTH 1321 | Calculus I | |
Research, Writing, & Literature | ||
Select 6 hours from the Research, Writing, and Literature distribution list. | 6 | |
Scientific Method I (with Laboratory Experience) | ||
BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
Scientific Method II | ||
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
Lifetime Fitness | 3 | |
Major Requirements | ||
HHPR Required Courses | ||
HED 1350 | Dimensions of Health Science Studies | 3 |
HP 1420 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
HP 2306 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
HP 2307 | Biomechanics | 3 |
or HP 2341 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | |
HP 2420 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
or NSC 1306 & NSC 1106 | Introduction to Neuroscience and Introduction to Neuroscience Laboratory | |
HP 4368 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
or HP 3368 | Adapted Human Performance | |
Professional Field Experiences | ||
HP 4V79 | Internship in Human Performance | 3 |
or HED 4V80 | Professional Internship in Health | |
Students must have department approval and current First Aid and CPR certification to enroll in this course. | ||
HHPR Restricted Electives | ||
PUBH 3320 | Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | 3 |
Select nine semester hours from the following: | 9 | |
Maternal and Infant Health | ||
Men's Health and Wellness | ||
Human Sexuality | ||
Dying and Death Education | ||
Global Health | ||
Clinical Skills Training and Assessment | ||
Essentials of Ethics in Healthcare | ||
A Biblical Theology of Suffering for Health Care Providers | ||
HP 3320 | Fundamentals of Exercise Biochemistry | 3 |
Research Methods and Design in Exercise Science | ||
Risk Management in HHPR | ||
Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease | ||
Exercise and Sport Nutrition | ||
Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning | ||
Qualitative Analysis of Human Movement | ||
Upper Level Supportive Electives | 6 | |
Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
BIO 3322 & BIO 3122 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
BIO 4432 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
CLA 3381 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
NUTR 3314 | Consumer Nutrition | 3 |
PHY 1408 & PHY 1409 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | 8 |
PUBH 1145 | Health and Human Behavior | 1 |
PSY 3321 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
or PSY 3341 | A Survey of Human Development | |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Elementary Statistics | ||
Introductory Statistical Methods | ||
Total Hours | 130-131 |
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
Residence Requirement – minimum | (60) | |
Grade point average – minimum of 3.2 overall. | ||
Basic Requirements | ||
Chapel – two semesters | 0 | |
ENG 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
SOC 1305 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Communication and Media Literacy | ||
CSS 1301 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
or CSS 1302 | Speech for Business and Professional Students | |
Contemporary Social Issues | ||
PSY 1305 | Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | ||
Select 2-3 hours from the Fine Arts and Performing Arts distribution list. | 2-3 | |
Foreign Languages and Cultures | ||
Select 3 hours from the Foreign Languages and Cultures distribution list. | 3 | |
Formal Reasoning | ||
MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
Research, Writing, & Literature (Two Courses) | ||
Select 6 hours from the Research, Writing, and Literature distribution list. | 6 | |
Scientific Method I (with Laboratory Experience) | ||
BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
Scientific Method II | ||
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
Lifetime Fitness | ||
PUBH 1145 | Health and Human Behavior | 1 |
Three LF activity courses | 3 | |
Major Requirements | ||
HHPR Required Courses | ||
HED 1350 | Dimensions of Health Science Studies | 3 |
HP 1420 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
HP 2306 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
HP 2420 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
Professional Field Experiences | ||
HP 4V79 | Internship in Human Performance | 3 |
or HED 4V80 | Professional Internship in Health | |
Must have current First Aid and CPR certification to enroll in these courses. | ||
Restricted Upper Level Electives | ||
Select 9-10 semester hours from the following: | 9-10 | |
Comparative Chordate Anatomy | ||
Pathophysiology | ||
General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab | ||
General Human Anatomy | ||
Personal Financial Decisions | ||
Medical Terminology | ||
Economics of Health and Medical Care | ||
Starting and Managing a Business | ||
Clinical Skills Training and Assessment | ||
Essentials of Ethics in Healthcare | ||
A Biblical Theology of Suffering for Health Care Providers | ||
Research Methods and Design in Exercise Science | ||
Managing People in Organizations | ||
Marketing Concepts | ||
MH 3342 | Medicine, Missions, and the Gospel | 3 |
Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | ||
Maternal and Infant Health | ||
Epidemiology/Vital Statistics | ||
Human Sexuality | ||
Global Health | ||
Upper Level Supportive Electives | 3 | |
Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
BIO 2306 | Genetics | 3 |
BIO 3322 & BIO 3122 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 3-4 |
or PUBH 3350 | Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals | |
CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
CHE 3331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHE 3238 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
CHE 3332 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
CHE 4341 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
NUTR 3314 | Consumer Nutrition | 3 |
PHY 1408 & PHY 1409 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | 8 |
PUBH 4327 | Dying and Death Education | 3 |
PSY 3321 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
or PSY 3341 | A Survey of Human Development | |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Elementary Statistics | ||
Introductory Statistical Methods | ||
Total Hours | 127-130 |
Health Professions Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
Residence Requirement – minimum | (60) | |
Grade point average – minimum of 3.0 overall. | ||
Basic Requirements | ||
Chapel – two semesters | 0 | |
ENG 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
Communication and Media Literacy | ||
CSS 1301 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
or CSS 1302 | Speech for Business and Professional Students | |
Contemporary Social Issues | ||
PSY 1305 | Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | ||
Select 2-3 hours from the Fine Arts and Performing Arts distribution list. | 2-3 | |
Foreign Languages and Cultures | ||
Select 6 hours from the Foreign Languages and Cultures distribution list. | 6 | |
Formal Reasoning | ||
MTH 1320 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3 |
or MTH 1321 | Calculus I | |
Research, Writing, & Literature (Two Courses) | ||
Select 6 hours from the Research, Writing, and Literature distribution list. | 6 | |
Scientific Method I (with Laboratory Experience) | ||
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
Scientific Method II | ||
CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
Lifetime Fitness | ||
PUBH 1145 | Health and Human Behavior | 1 |
Two LF activity courses | 2 | |
Major Requirements | ||
HHPR Required Courses | ||
HED 1350 | Dimensions of Health Science Studies | 3 |
HP 1420 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
HP 2306 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
HP 2420 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
Restricted Upper Level Electives | ||
Select 9-10 semester hours from the following: | 9-10 | |
Clinical Skills Training and Assessment | ||
Essentials of Ethics in Healthcare | ||
A Biblical Theology of Suffering for Health Care Providers | ||
HED 4V80 | Professional Internship in Health | 1-6 |
Research Methods and Design in Exercise Science | ||
Adapted Human Performance | ||
HP 4352 | Exercise and Sport Nutrition | 3 |
Exercise Testing and Interpretation I | ||
Internship in Human Performance | ||
Consumer Nutrition | ||
PUBH 3325 | Maternal and Infant Health | 3 |
PUBH 3320 | Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | 3 |
Epidemiology/Vital Statistics | ||
Men's Health and Wellness | ||
Human Sexuality | ||
PUBH 4340 | Global Health | 3 |
Considerations for Diverse Populations in Leisure Programming | ||
Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
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 3322 & BIO 3122 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 3-4 |
or PUBH 3350 | Human Physiology for Allied Health Professionals | |
6 hours of upper-level supportive electives | 6 | |
PHY 1408 & PHY 1409 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | 8 |
PUBH 4327 & PUBH 4355 | Dying and Death Education and Human Diseases | 6 |
STA 1380 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
or STA 2381 | Introductory Statistical Methods | |
Minor | ||
Choose any minor with the exception of BIO or CHE | 18-23 | |
Total Hours | 137-150 |
Pre-Athletic Training Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
Residence Requirement – minimum | (60) | |
Grade point average – minimum of 3.0 CGPA overall. | ||
Basic Requirements | ||
Chapel – two semesters | 0 | |
ENG 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
Communication and Media Literacy | ||
CSS 1301 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
or CSS 1302 | Speech for Business and Professional Students | |
Contemporary Social Issues | ||
PSY 1305 | Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | ||
Select one 3 hour course from the Fine Arts and Performing Arts distribution list. | 3 | |
Foreign Languages and Cultures | ||
Select 3 hours from the Foreign Languages and Cultures distribution list. | 3 | |
Formal Reasoning | ||
MTH 1320 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3 |
or MTH 1321 | Calculus I | |
Research, Writing, & Literature (Two Courses) | ||
ENG 1310 | Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
Three upper level credit hours from the Research, Writing, and Literature distribution list | 3 | |
Scientific Method I (with Laboratory Experience) | ||
BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
Scientific Method II | ||
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
Lifetime Fitness | ||
PUBH 1145 | Health and Human Behavior | 1 |
Three LF activity courses | 3 | |
Major Requirements | ||
HHPR Required Courses | ||
HED 1350 | Dimensions of Health Science Studies | 3 |
HP 1420 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
HP 2306 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
HP 2341 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
or HP 2304 | Advanced First Aid | |
HP 2420 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
HP 3330 | Research Methods and Design in Exercise Science | 3 |
Restricted Electives | ||
Select 9 semester hours from the following: | 9 | |
Clinical Skills Training and Assessment | ||
Essentials of Ethics in Healthcare | ||
A Biblical Theology of Suffering for Health Care Providers | ||
Adapted Human Performance | ||
Exercise and Sport Nutrition | ||
Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning | ||
Motor Learning and Development | ||
Sports Psychology | ||
Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease | ||
Facilities and Equipment in HHPR | ||
Sports-Related Ethics | ||
PUBH 3320 | Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | 3 |
Men's Health and Wellness | ||
Human Sexuality | ||
Dying and Death Education | ||
Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
BIO 2401 & BIO 2402 | Human Anatomy and Physiology of Motion and Innervation and Human Anatomy and Physiology of Metabolism and Processing | 8 |
CLA 3381 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
NUTR 3314 | Consumer Nutrition | 3 |
MGT 3301 | Managing People in Organizations | 3 |
PHY 1408 & PHY 1409 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | 8 |
STA 1380 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
or STA 2381 | Introductory Statistical Methods | |
A maximum of 15 credit hours of coursework (MS level courses) will count towards both degrees. These 15 credit hours include the following MS courses which are already embedded in the 36-credit hour MATR degree (see Graduate catalog). | 15 | |
Total Hours | 127 |
A joint 5-year BS/MSAT program in Athletic Training through the Pre-AT track in Health Science Studies is available. Undergraduate students interested in a degree in athletic training need to declare Health Science Studies as their major and follow the curriculum for the Pre-Athletic Training Track. This joint degree program will allow students to obtain two degrees in five years. Undergraduate students can apply for admission into the Master of Athletic Training degree program after the completion of 89 undergraduate hours.
Requirements
To obtain a BS and MATR in the joint degree program, a student must complete all hours in both the undergraduate HSS program and the Master of Athletic Training program. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be eligible to take the graduate level courses.
A maximum of 15 credit hours of coursework (MS level courses) will count towards both degrees. These 15 credit hours include the following MS courses which are already embedded in the 36-credit hour MATR degree (see Graduate catalog).
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
HP 5301 | Introduction to Patient Care | 3 |
HP 5302 | Evaluation and Diagnosis in Athletic Training I | 3 |
HP 5303 | Therapeutic Interventions I | 3 |
HP 5379 | Research Methods in Health, Human Performance, and Recreation | 3 |
STA 5300 | Statistical Methods 1 | 3 |
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cross-listed as EDP 5334 Statistical Methods
For more information, contact the Program Director of Athletic Training and/or refer to the Graduate catalog.
Pre-Physician Assistant Option
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Requirements | ||
Minimum Requirement | (124) | |
Residence Requirement – minimum | (60) | |
Grade point average – minimum of 3.2 overall. | ||
Basic Requirements | ||
Chapel – two semesters | 0 | |
ENG 2310 | American Literary Cultures | 3 |
HIS 1300 | The United States in Global Perspective | 3 |
PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
SOC 1305 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Communication and Media Literacy | ||
CSS 1301 | Fundamentals of Public Communication | 3 |
or CSS 1302 | Speech for Business and Professional Students | |
Contemporary Social Issues | ||
PSY 1305 | Psychological Science: Understanding Human Behavior | 3 |
Fine Arts and Performing Arts (One Course) | ||
Select 3 hours from the Fine Arts and Performing Arts distribution list. | 3 | |
Foreign Languages and Cultures | ||
Select 3 hours from the Foreign Languages and Cultures distribution list. | 3 | |
Formal Reasoning | ||
MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
Research, Writing, & Literature (Two Courses) | ||
Select 6 hours from the Research, Writing, and Literature distribution list. | 6 | |
Scientific Method I (with Laboratory Experience) | ||
BIO 1305 & BIO 1105 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
Scientific Method II | ||
CHE 1301 & CHE 1101 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
Lifetime Fitness | 4 | |
Major Requirements | ||
HHPR Required Courses | ||
HED 1350 | Dimensions of Health Science Studies | 3 |
HED/HP 3311 | Essentials of Ethics in Healthcare | 3 |
Professional Field Experiences | ||
HP 4V79 | Internship in Human Performance | 1-6 |
or HED 4V80 | Professional Internship in Health | |
Student must have departmental approval and current First Aid and CPR certification to enroll in this course. | ||
Restricted Electives | ||
Select six semester hours from the following: | 6 | |
Pathophysiology | ||
General Biochemistry | ||
A Biblical Theology of Suffering for Health Care Providers | ||
Clinical Skills Training and Assessment | ||
Introduction to Gerontology | ||
Sociology of Medicine | ||
Sociology of Aging | ||
PUBH 3320 | Stress Management/Mental-Emotional Health | 3 |
Maternal and Infant Health | ||
Men's Health and Wellness | ||
Human Sexuality | ||
Global Health | ||
Upper Level Supportive elective | 3 | |
Required Courses in Other Fields | ||
BIO 1306 & BIO 1106 | Modern Concepts of Bioscience, continued and Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory | 4 |
BIO 2306 | Genetics | 3 |
BIO 3322 & BIO 3122 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
BIO 4432 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
BIO 4302 & BIO 4102 | General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab | 4 |
CHE 1302 & CHE 1102 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
CHE 3331 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
CHE 3332 & CHE 3238 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
CLA 3381 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
NUTR 3314 | Consumer Nutrition | 3 |
PHY 1408 & PHY 1409 | General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences I and General Physics for Natural and Behavioral Sciences II | 8 |
PUBH 1145 & PUBH 4327 | Health and Human Behavior and Dying and Death Education | 4 |
PSY 3321 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
or PSY 3341 | A Survey of Human Development | |
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Elementary Statistics | ||
Introductory Statistical Methods | ||
Total Hours | 125-130 |