Health Profession Studies
If the field of health care is intriguing to you, a B.A. in Health Profession Studies from Georgian Court University will allow you to explore a variety of interests. Your studies will give you broad options for pursuing jobs such as patient care coordinator, hospital or medical office manager, patient advocate or navigator, rehabilitation aide, or health advocate.
With a B.A. in Health Profession Studies from Georgian Court University, you’ll command extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and functions and sharpen your communication, interpersonal, and professional skills—all through academic research and hands-on learning. In addition, you can take a few additional integrative health courses that will prepare you for a career in health and wellness coaching.
To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Required Courses (42 credits): | ||
HRP111 | Introduction to Health Science | 3 |
HRP200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
HRP/NU351 | Health Policy | 3 |
HRP404 | Internship in Health Care | 3 |
HRP444 | Capstone in Health Science | 1 |
BI213 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
BI214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
MA103 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking | 3 |
or BI203 | Experimental Design & Statistics | |
PL354 | Bioethics | 3 |
PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
or PS113 | Foundations of Psychology | |
SO101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
SP105 | Beginning Everyday Spanish I | 3 |
or SP107 | Spanish for Specialized Work Settings | |
SW295 | CommunicationSkillsSocialWork | 3 |
or BU242 | Managerial Communications | |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
ES470 | Research Methods in Exercise & Sport | |
PS232 | Intro to Stats for the Beh Sciences | |
SW310 | Methods of Social Work Research | |
Elective Courses | ||
Select 12 credits from at least two disciplines: | 12 | |
AC171 | Principles of Financial Accounting | |
BI111 | Life: Human Biology | |
BI219 | Microbiology | |
CH151 | Chemistry for the Health Sciences | |
CM251 | Intercultural Communication | |
CM252 | Organizational Communication | |
CS105 | Computer Literacy | |
ES111 | Found Ex Science & Wellness | |
ES220 | Introduction to Nutrition | |
ES252 | Kinesiology & Applied Anatomy | |
GP207 | Psycho-Social Aspects of Aging | |
GP316 | Physiology of Development & Aging | |
IH210 | Integrative Self-Care Planning | |
IH305 | Found Health & Wellness Coaching | |
IH320 | Integrative Healing Methods | |
IH325 | Integrative Nutrition | |
IH337 | Integrative Lifestyle Modifications | |
IH365 | Health & Wellness Coaching Practice | |
IH405 | Field Ex Health & Wellness Coaching | |
IS224 | Introduction to Business Analytics | |
NU111 | Introduction to Professional Nursing | |
NU211 | Foundations of Professional Nursing | |
NU350 | Health Advocacy | |
PS221 | Child & Adolescent Development | |
PS223 | Psychopathology | |
PS224 | Adult Development | |
PS227 | Lifespan Development | |
PS281 | Introduction to Addictions & Recovery | |
PS282 | Foundations of Addictions Treatment | |
SW240 | Addictions | |
Pre-Occupational Therapy Track: | ||
HPS electives include ES250, PS223, and PS227 | ||
Total Credits | 54 |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.