THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree: 120 units
See "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in The University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
A suggested Major Academic Plan (MAP) has been prepared to help students meet all graduation requirements within four years. Please request a plan from your major adviser or view it and other current advising information on the CSU, Chico Web.
General Education Requirements: 48 units
See "General Education Requirements" in The University Catalog and The Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education Requirements and course offerings. The course requirements marked below with an asterisk (*) may also be applied toward General Education.
Cultural Diversity Course Requirements: 6 units
See "Cultural Diversity" in The University Catalog. Most courses taken to satisfy these requirements may also apply to General Education.
American Institutions Requirement: 6 units
See the "American Institutions Requirement" under "Bachelor's Degree Requirements." This requirement is normally fulfilled by completing HIST 130 and POLS 155. Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General Education.
Literacy Requirement:
See "Mathematics and Writing Requirements" in The University Catalog. Writing proficiency in the major is a graduation requirement and may be demonstrated through satisfactory completion of a course in your major which has been designated as the Writing Proficiency (WP) course for the semester in which you take the course. Students who earn below a C- are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or better to receive WP credit. See The Class Schedule for the designated WP courses for each semester. You must pass ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a C- or better before you may register for a WP course.
Course Requirements for the Major: 63-65 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Additional required courses, depending upon the selected option or advising pattern, are outlined following the degree core program requirements.
NOTE: A maximum of 15 units of internship (courses numbered 189, 289, 389, 489) may be applied to a bachelor's degree at CSU, Chico.
DEGREE CORE PROGRAM: 21 units
7 courses required:
| HCSV | 321 | Community Health | 3.0 | FS |
| HCSV | 328 | Multicultural Health | 3.0 | FS Eth |
| HCSV | 330 | Mgmt Prin Hlth Svs | 3.0 | FS |
| HCSV | 425 | Research & Eval in Health | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, MATH 105; HCSV 260 or equivalent.
| HCSV | 489 | Internship | 3.0 | 11.0FS |
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HCSV 490, senior standing, minimum 2.0 GPA in the major at CSU, Chico, faculty permission.
A minimum of 5 units of HCSV 489 is required for all options.
| HCSV | 490 | Internship Seminar | 1.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in HCSV 489.
Prerequisites: Completion of ELM requirement.
Major Option Course Requirements: 42-44 units
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required dependent upon the option chosen. Students must select one of the following options for completion of the major course requirements.
THE OPTION IN GERONTOLOGY: 43 units
13 courses required:
| BIOL | 104 | Human Physiology | 4.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 260 | Computer Apps in Health Educ | 3.0 | FS |
| HCSV | 320 | Chronic/Communicable Diseases | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: BIOL 104 is strongly recommended.
| HCSV | 431 | The Healthcare Delivery System | 3.0 | FA |
| HCSV | 443 | Social Gerontology | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: HCSV 320, MATH 105.
| HCSV | 464 | Hlth Communication Programming | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 260, HCSV 321.
| HCSV | 471 | Health Behavior Theories | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: HCSV 321 or faculty permission.
| HCSV | 541 | Health in the Later Years | 3.0 | FA |
| HCSV | 579 | Grant Wrtg/Other Fundraising | 3.0 | FS |
| PSYC | 354 | Psychology of Aging | 3.0 | FA |
| RECR | 360 | Therapeutic Recr Older Adults | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RECR 200, or faculty permission.
| SWRK | 474 | Policy/Progs for Older Adults | 3.0 | SP |
1 course selected from:
| NFSC | 360 | Nutrtn Throughout Life Cycle | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: BIOL 104; NFSC 100 or NFSC 240.
| PHED | 110 | Phys Fitness: A Way of Life | 3.0 | FS * |
| RELS | 264 | Dying/Death/Afterlife | 3.0 | FS * |
THE OPTION IN HEALTH EDUCATION: 43-44 units
12 courses required:
| BIOL | 104 | Human Physiology | 4.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 260 | Computer Apps in Health Educ | 3.0 | FS |
| HCSV | 265 | Human Sexuality | 3.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 320 | Chronic/Communicable Diseases | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: BIOL 104 is strongly recommended.
| HCSV | 362 | Environmental Health | 3.0 | FS |
| HCSV | 369 | Health Education Techniques | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 260 or equivalent, HCSV 320; HCSV 321 recommended.
| HCSV | 370 | Drugs in Our Society | 3.0 | FS * |
Prerequisites: HCSV 320, MATH 105.
| HCSV | 464 | Hlth Communication Programming | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 260, HCSV 321.
| HCSV | 471 | Health Behavior Theories | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: HCSV 321 or faculty permission.
| HCSV | 579 | Grant Wrtg/Other Fundraising | 3.0 | FS |
| NFSC | 303 | Nutrition/Physical Fitness | 3.0 | FS * |
Prerequisites: One lower-division course in biological sciences.
1 course selected from:
| HCSV | 431 | The Healthcare Delivery System | 3.0 | FA |
| HCSV | 462 | School Health Programs | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 369 recommended.
1 course selected from:
| BIOL | 211 | General Microbiology | 4.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: A college course in biology and in general chemistry.
| CHEM | 108 | Organic Chem for Applied Sci | 4.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: CHEM 107 or CHEM 111 or equivalent.
| HCSV | 323 | International Health | 3.0 | Inq |
| HCSV | 325 | Consumer Health | 3.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 363 | Child Health | 3.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 368 | Women's Health | 3.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 431 | The Healthcare Delivery System | 3.0 | FA |
| HCSV | 462 | School Health Programs | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 369 recommended.
| HCSV | 541 | Health in the Later Years | 3.0 | FA |
| KINE | 323 | Physiology of Exercise | 4.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: BIOL 104.
NOTE: Students seeking the Single Subject Waiver in Health Science are required to take HCSV 325.
THE OPTION IN HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION: 42 units
12 courses required:
| ACCT | 201 | Intro to Financial Accounting | 3.0 | FS |
| ACCT | 202 | Intro to Managerial Accounting | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: ACCT 201 (or ABUS 261 for ABUS majors only).
| HCSV | 332 | Laws/Ethics/Regs in Hlth Svc | 3.0 | SP |
| HCSV | 333 | Medical Economics | 3.0 | FS * |
| HCSV | 430 | Mgmt of Hlth Services Organiz | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: ACCT 201 and HCSV 330 or permission of instructor.
| HCSV | 431 | The Healthcare Delivery System | 3.0 | FA |
| HCSV | 433 | Fin Mgmt of Healthcare Org | 3.0 | FA |
Prerequisites: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, MATH 105.
| HCSV | 435 | Health Care Policy & Politics | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: HCSV 431.
| HCSV | 530 | Hlth Svcs Admin Capstone Sem | 3.0 | SP |
Prerequisites: HCSV 330 and HCSV 431, or faculty permission.
| MGMT | 300 | Communication in Business | 3.0 | FS WP |
Prerequisites: ENGL 130 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher.
| MGMT | 304 | Human Resource Management | 3.0 | FS |
| MKTG | 305 | Survey of Marketing | 3.0 | FS |
1 course selected from:
| HCSV | 320 | Chronic/Communicable Diseases | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: BIOL 104 is strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: HCSV 320, MATH 105.
1 course selected from:
| HCSV | 438 | EMS System Planning | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 431 or equivalent or faculty permission.
| HCSV | 439 | Admin EMS Organizations | 3.0 | FS |
Prerequisites: HCSV 330 or equivalent or faculty permission.
| HCSV | 541 | Health in the Later Years | 3.0 | FA |
| HCSV | 579 | Grant Wrtg/Other Fundraising | 3.0 | FS |
| MINS | 301 | Corporate Tech Integration | 3.0 | FS |
Electives Requirement:
To complete the total units required for the bachelor's degree, select additional elective courses from the total university offerings. You should consult with an adviser regarding the selection of courses which will provide breadth to your university experience and possibly apply to a supportive second major or minor.
Grading Requirement:
All courses taken to fulfill major course requirements must be taken for a letter grade except those courses specified by the department as Credit/No Credit grading only.
The BS in Health Science signifies readiness for an entry-level career as a health educator or health services administrator. One course from each option has been designated as a competency course and is vital to what a professional in this field should know and be able to do. Students who earn below a C- in those courses are required to repeat the course and earn a C- or better for the course to count in the major. For the Gerontology Option, the courses are HCSV 320, HCSV 471, and HCSV 541; for the Health Education Option, the courses are HCSV 320, HCSV 369, and HCSV 471; for the Health Services Administration Option, the courses are HCSV 330, HCSV 431, and HCSV 530.
Advising Requirement:
Advising is mandatory for all majors in this degree program. Consult your undergraduate adviser for specific information.
Honors in the Major
Honors in the Major is a program of independent work in your major. It involves 6 units of honors course work completed over two semesters.
Your Honors work will be recognized at your graduation, on your permanent transcripts, and on your diploma. It is often accompanied by letters of commendation from your mentor in the department or the department chair. Most importantly, however, the Honors in the Major program allows you to work closely with a faculty mentor in your area of interest on an original performance or research project. This year-long collaboration allows you to work in your field at a professional level and culminates in a public presentation of your work. Students sometimes take their projects beyond the university for submission in professional journals, presentation at conferences, or competition in shows; such experience is valuable for graduate school and later professional life.
Some common features of Honors in the Major program are
1. You must take 6 units of Honors in the Major course work. At least 3 of these 6 units are independent study (499H) as specified by your department. You must complete each class with a minimum grade of B. 2. You must have completed 9 units of upper-division course work or 21 overall units in your major before you can be admitted to Honors in the Major. Check the requirements carefully, as there may be specific courses that must be included in these units. 3. Your cumulative GPA should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department. 4. Your GPA in your major should be at least 3.5 or within the top 5 percent of majors in your department. 5. Most students apply for or are invited to participate in Honors in the Major during the second semester of their junior year. Then they complete the 6 units of course work over the two semesters of their senior year. 6. Your honors work culminates with a public presentation of your Honors project.
While Honors in the Major is part of the Honors Program, each department administers its own program. Please contact your major department or major adviser for further information.