Health Sciences

The Health Sciences major offers an interdisciplinary approach designed to develop a strong foundation of core skills in preparation for advanced education in a variety of health careers. All students gain knowledge about critical aspects of health: physical and cognitive function, disease and disability, contemporary public health challenges and opportunities, professional communication, the scientific bases of health care knowledge, and ethical and professional issues associated with our complex health care system. Students learn from accomplished faculty across the disciplines in the College of Health Professions and study side by side with other students who aspire to make a difference in people’s lives.

Students will graduate with a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. Graduates from this program may pursue employment in the health care field (public health, governmental and community agencies, insurance industry, hospitals, or the pharmaceutical industry) or may pursue graduate programs in health informatics, public health, a clinical profession (medicine, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician assistant, or physical therapy), health administration, business, or law. Careful selection of available courses will optimize admission to desired graduate degree programs. A required capstone will allow students to synthesize what they have learned in their coursework to provide hands-on experience in a health-related environment such as a clinic or agency.

The Health Sciences degree consists of 120 college credit hours. Students may declare the B.H.S. major on admission to the university. Students in the program must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. A maximum of three D’s in the Health Sciences required courses will be accepted toward the B.H.S. degree.

A list of approved restricted electives is available in the COHP Student Services Offices and from the academic advisors. Any courses not listed that students wish to take as electives must be approved in advance by the academic advisor.

Programs

Courses

  - General Education Course

Health Professions

HP 110 Intro to the Health Profession3 Credit hours   

This course is designed to provide an overview of the health care system and health professions taught within the MU campus and throughout the state.

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HP 210 Health Sciences Seminar3 Credit hours   

This course is designed to bring outside non-clinical speakers to discuss professionalism in health care. Students analyze career opportunities and establish non-clinical career expectations.

Attributes: No Textbook Required

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HP 240 Intro to Human Diseases in HS3 Credit hours   

A clinical overview of the common human diseases at a patient and scientist level, with emphasis on bridging the communication gap between health professionals, patients, and the general public.

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HP 320 Intro to Res in Health Prof3 Credit hours   

This course covers the basic quantitative and qualitative research techniques used in the health professions.

Pre-req: HP 210 with a minimum grade of D or HP 240 with a minimum grade of D.

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HP 420 Allied Health Sciences Admin3 Credit hours   

In this course students will explore and apply allied health sciences principles as they related to the student's focus in the Health Sciences major.

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HP 450 BHS Senior Seminar1 Credit hour   

Opportunity for students to explore current topics related to areas of interest.

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HP 480 Special Topics in HP1-4 Credit hours   

Courses will be developed in special topics in Health Professions as deemed necessary by the Dean, COHP

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HP 481 Special Topics in HP1-4 Credit hours   

Courses will be developed in special topics in Health Professions as deemed necessary by the Dean, COHP

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HP 482 Special Topics in HP1-4 Credit hours   

Courses will be developed in special topics in Health Professions as deemed necessary by the Dean, COHP

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HP 483 Special Topics in HP1-4 Credit hours   

Courses will be developed in special topics in Health Professions as deemed necessary by the Dean, COHP

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HP 490   Capstone3-6 Credit hours   

This course offers an opportunity for students to demonstrate that they have achieved the goals for learning established the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program.

Attributes: Capstone Course, No Textbook Required

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Health Science

HS 122 First Aid Child & Infants1 Credit hour   

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HS 200   Comp Medical Terminology (CT)3 Credit hours   

This course is designed to introduce students to basic medical terminology and basic pharmacology.

Attributes: Critical Thinking

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HS 201 Intro Appl Anat & Physiol3 Credit hours   

Focuses on basic anatomy and physiology as applied to physical activity.

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HS 212 Practical & Emerging Tech AT3 Credit hours   

This course introduces students to taping, wrapping, and advanced emergency care techniques used in athletic training. (PR: Admission to the Athletic Training Program)

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HS 215 Intro to Athletic Training3 Credit hours   

Survey and study of the basic techniques and practices of athletic training.

Pre-req: HS 200 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or HS 201 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or HS 222 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or BSC 227 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D or BSC 332 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of D.

Concurrent PR: HS 200 or HS 201 or HS 222 or BSC 227 or BSC 332

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HS 220 Personal Health3 Credit hours   

A survey course that focuses upon wellness promotion and prevention of various health problems.

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HS 221 Personal Health II3 Credit hours   

An examination of the health content areas of mental/emotional health, substance use/abuse, and human sexuality/family life education.

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HS 222 Hlth Prov First Aid/CPR/AED3 Credit hours   

First Aid, CPR, and AED skills for health care providers. Additional topics include musculoskeletal injuries, environmental conditions, and sudden illness.

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HS 230 Orthopedic Skills3 Credit hours   

An intensive hands-on course for allied health majors that introduces the orthopedic assessment and testing skills needed to perform effective evaluations on the field and in the clinical setting.

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HS 235 Intro to Worksite Wellness3 Credit hours   

An introduction to worksite wellness programming including the basic components of an effective wellness program and how to integrate wellness into corporate culture.

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HS 255 AT Clinical Exp: Level I2 Credit hours   

To begin developing athletic training evaluation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer. Requires 150 clinical hours. (CR: Admission to the Athletic Training Program)

Pre-req: HS 215.

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HS 265   Fund Video Analysis Mvmt (CT)3 Credit hours   

Fundamental concepts and techniques for analyzing human movement during sport, exercise, and occupation. Students will develop qualitative and video-based analysis skills as used in sports science labs and rehabilitation clinics.

Attributes: Critical Thinking

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HS 280 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 281 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 282 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 283 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 321 School Health Program3 Credit hours   

Pre-req: HS 221 or HE 221 or HS 220 or HE 220.

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HS 335 Worksite Health Assessment3 Credit hours   

An investigation into worksite health assessment models and modes.

Pre-req: HS 235 with a minimum grade of C.

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HS 336 Org & Admin Worksite Wellness3 Credit hours   

This is a course that investigates current trends in worksite wellness organization & administration and provides instruction of wellness and prevention interventions into corporate culture and business plans.

Pre-req: HS 235 with a minimum grade of C.

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HS 345 Worksite Wellness Prescription3 Credit hours   

This is a course that investigates prescription of worksite wellness programming based on data collection methods and current industry Best Practices for wellness interventions.

Pre-req: HS 336 with a minimum grade of C.

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HS 346 Eval Worksite Wellness Program3 Credit hours   

This course investigates the effectiveness of worksite wellness programming. Students will understand what components of a program should be evaluated and how to calculate return on investment for intervention.

Pre-req: HS 336 with a minimum grade of C.

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HS 360 AT Clinical Exp: Level II2 Credit hours   

To continue developing athletic training evaulation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer. Requires 150 clinical hours. (PR: HS255)

Pre-req: HS 255.

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HS 361 AT Clinical Exp: Level III2 Credit hours   

To continue developing athletic training evaluation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer and/or other qualified allied health professionals. Requires 150 clinical hours. (PR: HS360)

Pre-req: HS 360.

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HS 365 Functional Kinesiology3 Credit hours   

Applied anatomy of the human musculature and biomechanics in relation to physical activity.

Pre-req: BSC 227 with a minimum grade of D or HS 201 with a minimum grade of D or BSC 332 with a minimum grade of D.

Co-req: HS 365L

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HS 365L Functional Kinesiology Lab1 Credit hour   

The analysis of human movement based on anatomical and mechanical principles. Emphasis is given to the application of these principles to the understanding of human movement and athletic performance.

Pre-req: BSC 227 with a minimum grade of D.

Co-req: HS 365

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HS 369 Motor Learning3 Credit hours   

A study of the factors contributing to the acquisition, improvement and retention of gross motor skills. Stages of motor development and learning will be examined from a behavioral approach.

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HS 370 Applied Res Mthd Hlth Mvmt Sc3 Credit hours   

Applied Research Methods in Health & Movement Sciences is an introduction to research methods for medical/health fields such as athletic training, biomechanics, exercise science, strength & conditioning, and kinesiology.

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HS 375 Biomech Testing & Interpret3 Credit hours   

Experiential learning of the procedures and processes of human movement testing and reporting using biomechanical equipment.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.

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HS 405 Sport Psychology3 Credit hours   

An examination of theory, research, and application of psychological principles related to sport and exercise.

Pre-req: PSY 201 with a minimum grade of D or PSY 201H with a minimum grade of D.

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HS 410 Organ Admin in Kines3 Credit hours   

This course investigates current trends in administration and organization in Kinesiology. Areas considered include but are not limited to policy planning, leadership, ethics, management and current organizational trends in Kinesiology.

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HS 423 Ortho Assess Upper Extremity4 Credit hours   

Orthopedic evaluation techniques of the thoracic and cervical spines and the upper extremities. Anatomy, injury recognition, stress and special testing, treatment protocols, and preventative measure will be examined.

Pre-req: HS 215.

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HS 424 Ortho Assess Lower Extremity4 Credit hours   

Orthopedic evaluation techniques of the lumbar spine and the lower extremities. Anatomy, injury recognition, stress and special testing, treatment protocols, and preventative measures will be examined.

Pre-req: HS 215.

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HS 430 Health Iss in PE & Ath3 Credit hours   

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HS 435 Applied Program Movement Sci3 Credit hours   

Introduces programming concepts for analyzing movement-related data, enabling students to design reusable code and apply computational tools to research and practice in sport, exercise, rehabilitation, and health sciences.

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HS 440 Health Eval Ath Trn I3 Credit hours   

Pre-req: HS 423.

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HS 448 Therapeutic Interventions I4 Credit hours   

Therapeutic modality application in the initial stages of injury, and modality and therapeutic exercise selection and prescription based upon patient responses for injuries to the lower extremity and lumbar spine.

Pre-req: HS 215.

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HS 449 Therapeutic Interventions II4 Credit hours   

Instruction of electrical stimulation modalities and therapeutic exercise rehabilitation of the upper extremity and cervical spine, including post-surgical rehabilitation. Strategies for psychosocial intervention will also be addressed. (PR: HS 448)

Pre-req: HS 448.

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HS 460 AT Clinical Exp: Level IV2 Credit hours   

To continue developing athletic training evaluation and treatment skills under the direction of a BOC certified Athletic Trainer and/or other qualified allied health professionals. Requires 150 clinical hours. (PR: HS361)

Pre-req: HS 361.

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HS 464 Pathomechanics3 Credit hours   

An investigation into normal and abnormal human movement patterns in sport, the workplace, and in activities of daily living.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D and HS 465 with a minimum grade of D.

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HS 465 Biomechanical Analy of Mvmt3 Credit hours   

An investigation into the science of human motion and its relationship to the envirionment in which it is performed.

Pre-req: HS 365 with a minimum grade of D and (PHY 201 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 202 with a minimum grade of D) or (PHY 101 with a minimum grade of D and PHY 101L with a minimum grade of D).

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HS 470 Applied Independent Res Technq1-12 Credit hours   

Applied Independent Research Techniques allows a student to complete a research project with a faculty research mentor as an undergraduate student.

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HS 475 Trends in Biomechanics3 Credit hours   

Pre-req: HS 465 with a minimum grade of D and HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.

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HS 476 Seminar in Sports Science3 Credit hours   

This course examines concepts related to acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting data relevant to human performance outcomes within sport, exercise, tactical operations and medical return to play.

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HS 478 Research Practicum Biomechanic3-6 Credit hours   

This course offers "hands-on" work within the biomechanics lab. The student will assist with current research. This experience that allows students to gain practical experience within a lab setting.

Pre-req: BSC 227 with a minimum grade of D and HS 365 with a minimum grade of D.

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HS 479 Trends Ath Trng3 Credit hours   

Pre-req: HS 361.

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HS 480 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 481 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 482 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 483 Special Topics1-4 Credit hours   

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HS 485 Independent Study1-12 Credit hours   

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HS 486 Independent Study1-12 Credit hours   

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HS 487 Independent Study1-12 Credit hours   

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HS 488 Independent Study1-12 Credit hours   

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HS 490   Internship1-8 Credit hours   

Supervised clinical experience in an approved setting. Can be repeated for a total of 8hrs. Capstone experience requires 3hrs minimum in one term. (PR: program permission)

Pre-req: HS 475 with a minimum grade of D.

Attributes: Capstone Course

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HS 495 Trends in Biomechanics II3 Credit hours   

A final investigation into normal and abnormal human movement patterns in sport, the workplace, and activities of daily living.

Pre-req: PHY 101 with a minimum grade of D or PHY 201 with a minimum grade of D.

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