The clinical health science degree is designed for certified clinical professionals with a minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent, providing them with the desired baccalaureate degree needed for professional advancement. Radiography (RAD), surgical technology (ST) and respiratory therapy (RSP) are all currently at the associate’s degree level. This degree completes the liberal studies requirements in any baccalaureate degree and complements this with clinically relevant professional courses. A bachelor of science degree is preferred for positions such as supervisor or program director or to compete effectively in medical supply companies and equipment vendors. Many students and professionals in these fields seek a bachelor of science degree to aid in their transition to management or education positions within their fields. The clinical health science degree meets this need. There is a shortage of personnel in these health professions and it is likely that many potential bachelor degree candidates are already working in the field. Therefore this degree is designed to accommodate students who may be off-campus, practicing at a clinical site.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences, School of department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/home.htm
| Total Credits Required | 120 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
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| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 43-70 |
| Clinical Specialty Area | |
| RAD, RSP, ST Courses in Associate Degree | 32-59 |
| CLS 313 Introduction to Clinical Research | 1 |
| CLS 410 Introduction to Clinical Management | 1 |
| CLS 420 Clinical Educational Practices | 1 |
| MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V] | 4 |
| MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management | 4 |
| Other Required Courses | 19 |
| BI 207 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BI 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| HL 101 Medical Terminology for Health Educators (1 cr.) or | 1-4 |
| OIS 171 Medical Terminology (4 cr.) | |
| MA 103 Finite Mathematics [Div II] or | 4 |
| MA 104 College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications in Science and Technology (4 cr.) [Div II] or | |
| MA 111 College Algebra for Calculus Preparation (4 cr.) [Div II] | |
| CIS or CS or IS Electives | 2-4 |
| Chemistry Elective 105 or higher | 4 |
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2016 - 2017 Undergraduate Bulletin
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