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Dec 11, 2024
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2010-2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Sciences, BS
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The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences prepares the graduate for professional practice in health-related settings. The program includes a foundation in general education as well as a broad understanding of health care delivery systems.
Options within the program to develop advanced specialization in a specific or chosen discipline include forensic science, sports health and wellness promotion, or nutrition. An upper division completion option is available in allied health areas such as radiation technology, dental hygiene or respiratory therapy for students with associate degrees or certificates in these areas.
Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to function in their health sciences area.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, and implement interventions in their chosen discipline.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to incorporate research and theory in health sciences practice.
- Students will recognize improvements in written and oral communication.
- Students will find their degree program/course of study to be of high quality and useful.
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Nutrition Option—BS in Health Sciences
This program has been granted Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. Students may earn the credentials of a Registered Dietitian by completing an accredited academic program, completing an Internship at a CADE approved location after the academic program, and by passing a national exam. Verification Statement
To receive a verification statement for completion through the Didactic Program in Dietetics, a student must take a minimum of 16 credits at the 3000 level or above, to include the following courses through the Department of Health Sciences, Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and have earned academic credit for the remaining course work listed on the Verification Completion Checklist. International Students
International students must take a minimum of the following courses from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs: Note:
If not taken at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the equivalent course to HSCI 3920 Nutrition Science and Community must have been completed through an approved/accredited U.S. or Canadian academic program. Individuals with International Degrees
Individuals with international degrees are encouraged to view the American Dietetic Association’s Fact Sheet for additional information about becoming a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). General Education Courses
Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (must include INFS 1100 and ACCT 2010) (8 credits) Health Science Prerequisites
Social Science Elective (3 credits) Health Science Core Requirements
Nutrition Option Requirements
Total Program Credits: 120
Sports Health and Wellness Promotion Option - BS in Health Sciences
Health and Wellness Promotion
General Education Course Requirements
General Education Electives (7 credits)
Humanities Electives (6 credits) Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Health and Wellness Promotion Option Requirements
Health Science Electives at 3000 level or above (9 credits) General Education Course Requirements
Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Elective (3 credits) Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Pre-Professional Track Option Requirements
Health Science Elective (3 credits) Total Program Credits: 120
Sports Conditioning and Training
General Education Course Requirements
Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (2 credits) Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Sports Conditioning and Training Option Requirements
Health Science Electives at 3000 level or above (6 credits) Total Program Credits: 120
Senior Fitness Instructor
General Education Course Requirements
Humanities Electives (6 credits)
General Education Electives (4 credits) Health Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Senior Fitness Instructor Option Requirements
Gerontology Electives (6 credits from approved list) Total Program Credits: 120
Forensic Health Sciences Option - BS in Health Sciences
Within the Forensic Health Sciences option in the Health Sciences BS, there are two options: Forensic Science, and Forensic Studies. General Education Course Requirements
Humanities Electives & Social Science Elective (6 credits)
General Education Electives (2 credits) Core Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Advanced Science Electives
Need 15 credit hours - choose from the following:
Forensic Science Requirements
Forensic Science Electives
Choose 6 credit hours from the following: Total Program Credits: 120
General Education Course Requirements
General Education Electives (10 credits) Core Science Prerequisites
Health Science Core Requirements
Forensic Science Requirements
Forensic Science Electives (21 credits required)
Total Program Credits: 120
Allied Health Completion Option—BS in Health Sciences
An upper division completion option is available in allied health areas such as radiation technology, dental hygiene, emergency medical or respiratory therapy. Students must complete a certificate or an associate’s degree in an allied health area from an accredited program other than UCCS for the 31 credit hours to be applied to the degree. Students then complete the health science program listed below in order to be awarded a bachelor’s degree, the BS in Health Sciences. General Education Course Requirements
- Humanities Electives (6 credits)
- General Education Electives (7 credits)
Health Science Prerequisites
Science Electives (4 credits)
Social Science Electives (6 credits) Health Science Core Requirements
Allied Health Option Requirements
Upper Division Electives (9 credits)
Accredited Allied Health Program Portfolio (40 credits) Total Program Credits: 120
Medical Laboratory Science/Med Tech Option - BS in Health Sciences
The clinical internship provided in the UCCS Medical Laboratory Science program, is in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students are required to attend an eleven week student laboratory in Omaha, Nebraska, and will then return to Colorado Springs for the remaining nine months of clinical training at affiliate hospital laboratories. After the completion of the clinical year, students are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (formerly Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist). The MLS (ASCP) certification allows individuals to practice/work in hospital laboratories throughout the United States. General Education Course Requirements
Humanities or Social Science Electives (6 credits) Core Science Requirements
BIOL 2010 & 2020 and BIOL 3020 are courses required due to prerequisites for other courses at UCCS - recommended but not required by UNMC. May substitute 2nd semester of Organic Chemistry or upper division chemistry with approval of academic coordinator. Health Science Core Requirements
MLS Professional Requirements
The clinical internship provided in the UCCS Medical Laboratory Science program is in conjunction with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Students are required to attend an eleven week student laboratory in Omaha, Nebraska, and will then return to Colorado Springs for the remaining nine months of clinical training at affiliate hospital laboratories. After completion of the clinical year, students are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (formerly Medical Technologies or Clinical Laboratory Scientist). The MLS (ASCP) certification allows individuals to practice/work in hospital laboratories throughout the United States. Student Lab (completed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska).
Clinical Rotations (completed in Colorado Springs.) Total Program Credits: 120
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