Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Purpose
This Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is designed for students who have an interest in healthcare roles that provide managerial, educational, and/or clinical expert direction The program further stimulates professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Moreover, the degree is available as both a traditional four-year degree program and a completion degree program. The completion degree program is designed for students who have an earned Associate Degree and seek to advance their education. Students may transfer up to 90 credits towards lower division general education requirements.
Program of Study
This baccalaureate degree includes coursework in professional practice, medical law and ethics, public health, evidence-based practice, and public policy. Students may individualize the program by concentrating their learning with an undergraduate certificate or embedded courses in a specific focus area. The program is offered 100% online and students may pursue their education on a part-time or full-time basis.
Work Integrated Learning Experience
The Work Integrated Learning (WIL) option allows students to complete selected Health Sciences core courses in a supervised educational work setting related to the student's interests or desired future healthcare career. Eligibility for WIL learning courses requires the student to have completed 60 credits and have a minimum GPA. Interested students should contact the Health Sciences Program Chair and the Office of Work Integrated Learning Specialist at least one (1) semester prior to the start of a WIL assignment. If you are interested in a WIL opportunity, please contact HSC Chair: Dr. Angela Herman (angela.j.herman@wilmu.edu)
Program Competencies
In addition to achieving the Wilmington University undergraduate graduation competencies, graduates in the Health Sciences program are expected to achieve the following competencies:
1. Use critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem solving, and evaluation, as a basis for identifying and addressing issues within the health sciences profession.
2. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
3. Access, use, and evaluate evidence-based information effectively and appropriately. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.
4. Synthesize and apply knowledge and skills from the humanities and sciences as a foundation for evidenced-based practice for the health sciences profession.
5. Demonstrate commitment to self-directed lifelong learning to promote personal and professional development.
6. Integrate legal and ethical principles into professional practice and decision-making.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to cultural competencies in healthcare delivery.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of policy and public health principles that enact to shape healthcare.
9. Appraise research and integrate findings into healthcare practice.
10. Evaluate and formulate strategies for healthcare education planning and assessment as well as learner-centered teaching.
11. Exhibit leadership qualities and collaborative behavior in preparation to lead effectively in the inter-professional healthcare role.
Program Policies
Students are responsible for following all College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences policies, and procedures, which can be found in the HSC Student Handbook.
It is mandatory that all health sciences students complete a background check, drug screen, and submit a completed immunization record during HSC 303. Details are provided in the program handbook available through the Health Sciences Student Program site. Please be advised there is a one-time outside vendor fee required to complete the mandatory credentialing. This one-time fee is the responsibility of the students. Previous screening results will not be accepted.
Minimum Grade Policy
The College of Health Professions sets a required minimum grade of "C-" for program core courses. Students receiving a grade lower than "C-" in any required core course must retake that course.
Four-Year Degree Program
Students should meet regularly with an academic advisor or Program Chair to plan their course sequence. The program of study will vary depending on transfer credits, part-time or full-time status, and credit earned in alternative ways. Students who do not have healthcare experience are encouraged to enroll in a Work Integrated Learning opportunity. Numerous healthcare opportunities in a wide variety of settings are available. Students should discuss their interests with the HSC Program chair early in their degree program.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements (40 Credits)
| ENG 121 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 131 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MAT 205 | Introductory Survey of Mathematics | 3 |
| CTA 206 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| OR | | |
| CTA 210 | Intro to Technology | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| ECO 105 | Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | 3 |
| HIS 381 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| OR | | |
| POL 300 | American Politics | 3 |
| Natural Science Elective | Choose 1 Natural Science course with Lab (4 Cr.) from Science Core | 4 |
Choose two (2) humanities electives from the following:
ART,
BBM 319, CUL, DRA, ETN, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, VFP 311,
VFP 312,
VFP 313
Social and Behavioral Core (6 Credits)
Math and Finance Core (6 credits)
Science Core (12-16 Credits)
Choose a minimum of three (3) of the following:
| BIO 251 | Biology I (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 252 | Biology II (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 253 | Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 254 | Anatomy and Physiology II (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 336 | Microbiology (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 337 | Genetics (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 352 | Cell & Molecular Biology (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 449 | Biotechnology (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 450 | Immunology & Virology (with Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 451 | Proteomics (with Lab) | 3 |
| BIO 453 | Computational Bio & Bioinform. | 3 |
| CHE 261 | Chemistry I (with Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 262 | Chemistry II (with Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 363 | Organic Chemistry I (with Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 364 | Organic Chemistry II (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 312 | Physics (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 315 | Applied Chemistry (with Lab) | 4 |
| SCI 335 | Human Anatomy and Physiology (with Lab) | 4 |
Health Sciences Core (24 Credits)
| HSC 303 | Professionalism in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSC 313 | Ethical and Legal Issues of Healthcare | 3 |
| HSC 323 | Health Education & Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| HSC 333 | Leadership for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| HSC 343 | Research for Evidenced Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 380 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSC 423 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| HSC 433 | Health Sciences Practicum/ Capstone | 3 |
Health Sciences Electives (15-18 Credits)
Choose 15-18 Credits from the following:
Health Science Upper Level Electives
and/or
Embedded Certificate Courses
and/or
Work Integrated Learning option
Note: Students must speak with an academic advisor before registering for any Health Sciences Electives.
Free Electives (12-20 Credits)
| FYE 101 | First Year Experience Seminar | 3 |
Students with fewer than 16 transfer credits are required to take
FYE 101 as one of their electives.
Completion Degree Program
Students should meet regularly with an academic advisor or Program Chair to plan their course sequence. The program of study will vary depending on transfer credits, part-time or full-time status, and credit earned in alternative ways. Students who do not have an associate degree in an allied health or health science concentration may be required to obtain additional pre-requisite courses.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements - Lower Division
Health Sciences degree completion students can transfer up to 90 credits towards lower division general education requirements.
General Education Requirements - Upper Division (15 Credits)
Health Sciences degree completion students are required to take the following General Education upper division courses:
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| HUM | Upper Level Humanities Elective (9 credits) | 9 |
Choose three (3) upper level humanities electives from the following:
ART, BBM 319, CUL, DRA, ETN, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, REL, SPA, VFP 311, VFP 312, VFP 313
Natural Sciences
A minimum of 16 credits in anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics and/or other appropriate health sciences must be earned through course work, transfer credit, or testing (available for anatomy and physiology and microbiology).
Health Sciences Core (24 Credits)
| HSC 303 | Professionalism in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSC 313 | Ethical and Legal Issues of Healthcare | 3 |
| HSC 323 | Health Education & Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| HSC 333 | Leadership for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| HSC 343 | Research for Evidenced Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 380 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSC 423 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| HSC 433 | Health Sciences Practicum/ Capstone | 3 |
Health Sciences Electives
Choose six (6) credits from the following:
Health Science Upper Level Electives
and/or
Embedded Certificate Courses
and/or
Work Integrated Learning Option (Semester only)
Note: Students must speak with an Academic Advisor or Program Chair before registering for any Health Science Elective.