Health Sciences
Careers in the health sciences are among the fastest-growing professions nationwide. A B.S. in Health Sciences from Georgian Court University makes you marketable to employers and prepares you for challenging coursework after college. Graduates will be ready to achieve in medical imaging, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and much more. It is also a great option if you are pre-med, pre-dental, pre-podiatry, or pre-physician assistant.
GCU partners with Hackensack Meridian Health for internships and other experiences where you will learn from working professionals. Practical work in the field, combined with what you learn on campus, prepare you for rigorous training—and career success—after you leave GCU.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Major Sequence
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (69 credits): | ||
| HRP111 | Introduction to Health Science | 3.0 |
| HRP200 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| HRP/NU351 | Health Policy | 3.0 |
| HRP404 | Internship in Health Care | 3.0 |
| HRP444 | Capstone in Health Science | 1.0 |
| BI121 | Cellular Organiz., Energetics & Function | 4.0 |
| BI204 | Genetics & Evolution | 4.0 |
| BI213 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BI214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.0 |
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| MA103 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking | 3.0 |
| or BI203 | Experimental Design & Statistics | |
| MA110 | Precalculus | 3.0 |
| PH115 | College Physics I | 4.0 |
| PH116 | College Physics II | 4.0 |
| PL354 | Bioethics | 3.0 |
| PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| SO101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.0 |
| SP105 | Beginning Everyday Spanish I | 3.0 |
| or SP107 | Spanish for Specialized Work Settings | |
| SW295 | CommunicationSkillsSocialWork | 3.0 |
| or BU242 | Managerial Communications | |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
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 the following: | 12.0 | |
BI111 | Life: Human Biology | |
BI219 | Microbiology | |
BI/NU/ES275 | Pathophysiology | |
BI419 | Advanced Microbiology | |
BI420 | WI:Medical Microbiology | |
BI437/CH311 | Biochemistry I | |
BI438/CH312 | Biochemistry II | |
CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | |
CH224 | Organic Chemistry II | |
ES220 | Introduction to Nutrition | |
GP316 | Physiology of Development & Aging | |
IH210 | Integrative Self-Care Planning | |
IH320 | Integrative Healing Methods | |
PS221 | Child & Adolescent Development | |
PS224 | Adult Development | |
PS281 | Introduction to Addictions & Recovery | |
PS282 | Foundations of Addictions Treatment | |
SW203 | Introduction to Social Welfare | |
SW240 | Addictions | |
| Pre-Dental Track: | ||
| HS electives include CH223 and CH224 | ||
| Pre-Medical Track: | ||
| HS electives include CH223, CH224, and BI437/CH311 | ||
| Pre-Physician Assistant Track: | ||
| HS electives include ES220 and Microbiology (200-level and above) | ||
| Total Credits | 81.0 | |
For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
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