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2026-2028 Catalog Volume XXXII Ver 1

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2026-2028 Catalog Volume XXXII Ver 1

Health Science (Pre-Physician Assistant), BS

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree program is offered at the Asheville, Atlanta, Dallas, Indianapolis, Knoxville, Marietta, Nashville, and Orlando campuses (Hybrid) and Online.

BS Health Science (Pre-PA) Curriculum: 182 Credits

Area I - Core Curriculum

Communications

COM 1262 Effective Communication Credits: 4.5

Computer Literacy

SCC 1031 Computer and Information Literacy Credits: 4.5

Humanities

Approved Humanities Electives Credits: 9

Mathematics

MAT 1100 College Algebra Credits: 4.5
MAT 2501 Statistics Credits: 4.5

Personal Development

SCC 1010 College Management Credits: 2

Science

BIO 1020 Principles of Biology I Credits: 4
BIO 1021 Principles of Biology I Lab Credits: 2
BIO 1022 Principles of Biology II Credits: 4
BIO 1023 Principles of Biology II Lab Credits: 2
BIO 1110 Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 1120 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Credits: 2
BIO 1130 Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4
BIO 1140 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Credits: 2
BIO 1150 Pathophysiology Credits: 4
BIO 1160 Microbiology Credits: 4
BIO 1170 Microbiology Lab Credits: 2
CHM 1010 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 1020 General Chemistry I Lab Credits: 2
CHM 1030 General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHM 1040 General Chemistry II Lab Credits: 2

Electives

Approved Lower Division Electives: 24 Credits

(Chosen from below or Approved Transfer)

AHS 1010 Medical Terminology Credits: 4
BUS 2371 Principles of Management Credits: 4.5
CHM 2010 Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 2020 Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 2
CHM 2030 Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHM 2040 Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: 2
CHM 3010 Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHM 3020 Biochemistry Lab Credits: 2
HSC 2051 Nutrition in Health and Disease Credits: 4.5
MAS 2015 Phlebotomy Credits: 6
PHY 2010 General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2020 General Physics I Lab Credits: 2
RAD 1125 Introduction to Imaging Sciences & Patient Care Credits: 4

Social Science

Approved Social Science Electives Credits: 13.5

Written Communication

ENG 1201 English Composition Credits: 4.5
ENG 1211 English Composition with Research Credits: 4.5

Area II - Major Curriculum: 60.5 Credits

ECO 3501 Health Economics Credits: 4.5
HSC 3110 Introduction to Healthcare Administration Credits: 4
HSC 3120 Healthcare Law & Ethics Credits: 4
HSC 3140 Immunology Credits: 4
HSC 3240 Human Genetics & Genomics Credits: 4
HSC 3310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy Credits: 4
HSC 3410 Biostatistics Credits: 4
HSC 4110 Health Science Research Credits: 4
HSC 4210 Current Trends/Issues Credits: 4
HSC 4310 Health Science Leadership Credits: 4
HSC 4320 Epidemiology Credits: 4

Approved Upper Division Electives: 16 Credits

(Chosen from below or Approved Transfer)

BBA 3051 Management and Organizational Behavior Credits: 4.5
BBA 3081 Business Ethics Credits: 4.5
BBA 3101 Organizational Leadership Credits: 4.5
BBA 3751 Healthcare Delivery Systems Credits: 4.5
BBA 4631 Healthcare Marketing and Strategic Planning Credits: 4.5
BBA 4751 Healthcare Leadership and Organizational Behavior Credits: 4.5
BBA 4971 Current Issues & Trends in Healthcare Administration (Capstone) Credits: 4.5
BBA 3121 Human Resource Management Credits: 4.5
COM 4011 Public Relations Credits: 4.5
RAD 4220 Special Topics Credits: 4
PSY 3100 Biopsychology Credits: 4.5