Health Sciences (HSC)
For
information, please contact
Jeffery Betts, Chairperson
774-6529, 119 Pearce Hall
Why Study Health
Sciences
Health Sciences at CMU
Health Administration
Major
Health Fitness in
Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs Major
Public Health Education
and Health Promotion Major
School Health
Education Major
Allied Health Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Nursing Minor
Personal and
Community Health Minor
School Health
Education Minor
Substance Abuse
Education: Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment Minor
The Faculty
HSC Course
Descriptions
Why Study Health
Sciences?
There
is mounting evidence that our lifestyles dramatically affect
our health, well-being and longevity, as well as the dollar
cost of health care. The realization that prevention is
paramount to healthy living and to health care cost
containment has created an interest in health education and
health promotion in various public and private health
settings, such as clinics, fitness centers, agencies and
schools. Professionals in the health sciences are trained to
help individuals improve the quality of their life by
practicing healthy lifestyles.
Health
Sciences at CMU
Undergraduate
majors and minors offered through the School of Health
Sciences focus on preparing professionals to: 1) become
fitness and exercise specialists in preventative and
rehabilitative programs; 2) function in the public setting
as health educators and health promotion specialists; 3)
work as educators and programs specialists in the field of
substance abuse prevention, substance abuse intervention,
and treatment; 4) work in an administrative capacity in
various health settings; and 5) be teachers of health
education in school settings; . Individuals with education
in nursing or other health professionals may be eligible to
transfer credits and satisfy the requirements for a nursing
minor or an allied health minor, which are described in the
Bulletin. The school offers the following Master's degree
programs: 1.) Health Promotion and Program Management; 2.) Health
Service Administration concentration on a Master of Science
in Administration degree. Further information is available
in the College of Graduate Studies Bulletin.
Note:
All students wishing to graduate with a major or minor in
the School of Health Sciences must achieve a minimum grade
of C (2.0) in each HSC designated course that counts toward
a major or minor, with the exception of those courses
offered for CR/NC only.
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Majors
The following majors are available through this department:
1) Health Administration, 2) Health Fitness in Preventive
and Rehabilitative Programs, 3) Public Health Education and
4) School Health Education.
Health
Administration Major
B.A.A., and B.S. degrees
This
major prepares students for entry level administrative
positions in a variety of health settings. It also prepares
individuals who have preparation in an allied health field
for middle management positions such as department head or
supervisor.
Required Courses
(48 hours):
ACC 201 (3) Concepts of Financial Accounting
ECO 202 (3) (preferred) Principles of Microeconomics
OR ECO 201 (3) Principles of Macroeconomics
HSC 317 (3) Community Health
HSC 333 (3) Managing of Health of Populations
HSC 407 (3) Introduction to Health Service Organizations and
Systems
HSC 414 (3) Decision Technologies in Healthcare
HSC 520 (3) Health Services Administration
HSC 538 (3) Development of Proposals and Reports in Health
Administration
HSC 544 (3) Biostatistics
HSC 545 (3) Health Planning
HSC 570 (3) Financial Aspects of Health Services
Organizations
HSC 571(3) Legal Aspects of Health Services Organizations
HSC 572 (3) Quality Improvement in Health Services
HSC 595 (6) Health Administration Internship
MKT 300 (3) Introduction to Marketing*
TOTAL:
48 semester hours
*NOTE:
Prerequisite: ECO 202 (preferred) or ECO 201. ECO 201
is normally a prerequisite for MKT 300, but is waived as a
prerequisite for health administration majors.
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Health Fitness in
Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs Major
B.A.,
B.A.A., and B.S. degrees
This
major prepares students through academic coursework,
laboratory and internship experiences to work in the field
of exercise science to promote fitness and the prevention and rehabilitation of
chronic disease. Students completing a supervised internship
experience in a clinical or corporate/commercial setting (HSC
322B) may be eligible for national certification through the
American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.).
A minimum of 6 semesters is necessary to complete the entire
program. However, due to class availability and supervised
internship experience availability it may take a student
longer to complete the entire program. The program is
structured into phases, which include: A. the admission
process, B. Advanced coursework, and C. Electives chosen in
consultation with the advisor.
A.
Admission
Admission into the major is competitive and limited.
Admission application instructions are available in the
School of Health Sciences Office. Interested
students are encouraged to obtain advising and admission
information early during pre-admission coursework.
Applicant's meeting the following criteria are eligible to
apply for formal admission into the Health Fitness major:
1. A minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework completed
with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of
2.5.
2. Completion of CHM 120/127, BIO 101, HSC 214, HSC 215, and
HSC 308, with a minimum GPA of 2.6 and no grade lower
than 2.0 in these courses.
3.
Satisfaction of the university Mathematics Competency
requirement as described under the General
Education section of the Bulletin.
4. Completion of a mastery exam with a score of 70% or
greater. The master exam will include material from anatomy,
physiology, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and exercise
physiology.
5. Submission of an essay in which the student addresses
career goals, personal philosophy of the role of exercise in
a healthy lifestyle, and evidence of career exploration.
Required
pre-admission coursework (20 hours):
Students can expect a minimum of 3 semesters to complete the
following coursework required to meet admission criteria:
BIO 101 (3) General Biology
CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry
CHM 127 (1) Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
HSC 214 (3) Human Anatomy
HSC 215 (3) Human Physiology
HSC 308 (3) Work Physiology
PSY 100 (3) Intro to Psychology
B.
Required Advanced Coursework (26 hours):
HSC 205 (2) Responding to Emergencies
HSC 220 (3) Basics in Health Fitness
HSC 310 (2) ECG Assessment
HSC 411 (3) Pathophysiology
HSC 503 (3) Health Implications of Obesity
HSC 547 (3) Health Risk Identification and Management
HSC 550 (3) Stress Test Administration
HSC 551 (3) Stress Test Interpretation
PES 186 (2) Physical Fitness for Life
PED 189 (2) Weight Training and Conditioning
C.
Electives (9 hours):
Elective coursework is chosen in consultation with the major
advisor, based upon the career interests and goals of the
individual student. A full-time clinical or
corporate/commercial internship for 12 weeks (HSC 322B, 8
hours) is strongly encouraged for eligible students to
prepare for certification and to enhance marketability.
Total:
55 semester hours
Note: Exercise Science minor cannot be used with this
major.
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Public
Health Education and Health Promotion Major
B.A.,
B.A.A., and B.S. degrees
The
purpose of this major is to prepare students for careers in
a variety of official, voluntary, community based
organizations, private health agencies and hospitals. Some
career possibilities include, but are not limited to: the
education of the public regarding chronic and communicable
disease prevention; the promotion of wellness; assessing,
planning and implementing programs within communities; and
organizing communities regarding health issues.
A.
Preadmission Requirements (27 hours):
MTH 105 (3) Intermediate Algebra
HSC 106 (3) Personal Health
HSC 200 (2) Foundations of Health Education
HSC 211 (3) Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIO 101 (3) General Biology
BIO 208 (3) Microbiology
CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry
PSY 100 (3) Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100 (3) Introductory Sociology
B. Required Courses (24 hours):
HSC 317 (3) Community Health
HSC 318 (3) Community Health Education Assessment, Planning
and Program Evaluation
HSC 319 (3) Methods and Materials in Community Health Education
HSC 323 (3) Community Organization Methods
HSC 422 (6) Internship - Community Health
HSC 514 (3) Biostatistics and Epidemiology
HSC 520 (3) Health Services Administration
C.
Electives (12 hours): Chosen with approval of advisor.
Total:
63 semester hours
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School
Health Education Major
B.S.
in Ed. degree, Elementary, Secondary and Secondary Special
Education
The
major in School Health Education leads to certification to
teach health education in grades K-12. The student must meet
the following requirements:
1. Prior to signing the major/minor authorization, the
student must have an overall 2.5 GPA, a 2.6 GPA for a
minimum of six semester credit hours in HSC classes.
2. Must maintain a 2.7 GPA for all classes on major and
minor.
3. Must have successfully completed, or be concurrently
taking, HSC 211, 222, 235, 411, 503 or HEV 370 before taking
HSC 340.
4. Have a combined GPA of 2.6 for HSC 340 and 346 before
student teaching.
5. Achieve a grade of C (2.0), or better, for each HSC class.
Vocational education endorsements are available for
individuals with allied health background who meet specific
certification requirements.
A.
Required Courses (47 hours):
HSC 106 (3) Personal Health
HSC 200 (1) Foundations of Health Education
HSC 205 (2) Responding to Emergencies
HSC 211 (3) Human Anatomy and Physiology
HSC 222 (3) Sexuality in Health Education
HSC 235 (3) Psychoactive Drugs
HSC 313 (1) Field Experience in School Health Education
HSC 340 (3) Curriculum in Health Education
HSC 346 (3) Methods and Resources in Teaching Health
Education
HSC 352 (3) Environmental Health OR
HSC 317 (3) Community Health
HSC 411 (3) Pathophysiology
HSC 526 (3) Mental Health Workshop
HEV 370 (3) Nutrition
BIO 101 (3) General Biology
CHM 120 (4) Survey of Chemistry
PSY 100 (3) Introduction to Psychology
SOC 100 (3) Introduction to Sociology
B.
Elective Courses (4 hours) in HSC from the following
with advisor’s approval:
HSC
503 (3) Health Implications of Obesity
HSC 519 (3) Death Education and Suicide Prevention
HSC 522 (3) Consumer Health Education
HSC 534 (1) Workshop: Principles of C.V. Health and Disease
HSC 537 (1) Stress Reduction Workshop
HSC 547 (3) Health Risk Identification and Management
Total:
51 semester hours
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Minors
The following minors are available through this school:
1) Allied Health, 2) Exercise Science, 3) Nursing, 4)
Personal and Community Health, 5) School Health Education
and 6) Substance Abuse Education.
Allied
Health Minor
B.A.,
B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees
This
twenty-four-hour minor is authorized for students who have
completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in these fields:
medical lab technician/technologist, radiological
technician/ technologist, physical therapy
assistant/physical therapist, respiratory therapy
assistant/respiratory therapist, occupational therapy
assistant/occupational therapist, pharmacy technologist,
emergency medical technician/paramedic, medical records
librarian, licensed practical nurse, dental hygienist,
medical assistant, medical sonographer, dental assistant or
technician, surgical technologist, cardiovascular
technologist.
Credit to apply on the minor is obtained by transfer credit
from an accredited university, college, or community
college. The transcript must show a minimum of 24 semester
hours of credit in one of the specialty fields listed above,
and evidence of program completion. Credit can also be
obtained through completion of appropriate military training
in one of the listed specialty fields as verified by the
recommendations of the American Council on Education.
Exercise
Science Minor
B.A.,
B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees
This
minor is designed for persons who plan to work in an area
related to their major field of study, with an emphasis in
fitness evaluation and exercise leadership. Those who major
in Health Fitness in Preventive and Rehabilitative Programs
may not minor in Exercise Science.
A.
Required Courses (15 hours):
HSC 212 (3) Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
HSC 214 (3) Human Anatomy
HSC 215 (3) Human Physiology
HSC 220 (3) Basics in Health Fitness
HSC 308 (3) Work Physiology
B.
Elective Courses (9 hours):
Chosen with approval of the advisor.
Total:
24 semester hours
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Nursing
Minor (R.N.s only)
B.A.,
B.A.A., B.S., B.S. in B.A. degrees
Credit to apply on this minor consists of 24 semester hours
of academic credit transferred with successful completion of
the R.N. registry examination. Up to 60 semester hours of
transfer credit may be granted. This minor is
available only to R.N.s.
Personal
and Community Health Minor
B.A.,
B.A.A., and B.S. degrees
A.
Required (9 hours)
HSC 106 (3) Personal Health
HSC 211 (3) Human Anatomy and Physiology
HSC 317 (3) Community Health
B.
Electives (15 hours) selected with an advisor from a
list of approved courses. Courses on this minor cannot be
double counted on the Public Health Education and Health
Promotion Major.
Total:
24 semester hours
Note: There is considerable overlap of health content courses
with the present major in Public Health Education and Health
Promotion. For this reason, students with a Public Health
Education and Health Promotion major will be encouraged
through advisement to select a minor from another discipline
to broaden their knowledge and competencies.
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School Health
Education Minor
B.S.
in Ed., Elementary, Secondary and Secondary Special
Education Emphasis
This
minor will lead to recommendation for certification in
health education grades 7-12. The student must meet
the following requirements:
1. Prior to signing the major/minor authorization, the
student must have an overall 2.5 GPA, a 2.6 GPA for a
minimum of six semester credit hours in HSC classes.
2. Must maintain a 2.7 GPA for all classes on major and
minor.
3. Must have successfully completed, or be concurrently
taking, HSC 211, 222, 235, 411, 503 or HEV 370 before taking
HSC 340.
4. Have a combined GPA of 2.6 for HSC 340 and 346 before
student teaching.
5. Achieve a grade of C (2.0), or better, for each HSC class.
Vocational education endorsements are available for
individuals with allied health background who meet specific
certification requirements.
A. Required Courses (24 hours):
HSC 106 (3) Personal Health
HSC 211 (3) Human Anatomy and Physiology
HSC 222 (3) Sexuality in Health Education
HSC 235 (3) Psychoactive Drugs
HSC 340 (3) Curriculum in Health Education
HSC 346 (3) Methods and Resources in Teaching Health
Education
HSC 411 (3) Pathophysiology
HSC 526 (3) Mental Health Workshop
Total: 24 semester hours
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Substance
Abuse Education: Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment
Minor
B.A.,
B.A.A., B.S. degrees
This
minor is designed for professionals wishing to work in roles
or settings requiring knowledge and intervention skills
relative to alcohol and other drugs.
A.
Required Courses (17 hours):
HSC 235 (3) Psychoactive Drugs
HSC 236 (3) Substance Abuse Intervention Programming
HSC 317 (3) Community Health
HSC 526 (3) Mental Health
HSC 532 (1) Cultural Sensitivity in the Health Professions
HSC 598 (3) Nature and Dynamics of Destructive Health Habits
HSC 599 (1) Issues for Substance Abuse Workers
B.
Elective Courses (7 hours) Chosen with approval of advisor.
Total:
24 semester hours
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The
faculty: Jeffrey Betts, Jodi
Brookins-Fisher, Mark Cwiek, Roger Hammer,
Donna Hamilton, Joseph Inungu, Gerald Ledlow, Matt Lyons,
Tom Masterson, Mark Minelli, Irene O'Boyle, James A. Pahz. Richard B. Parr,
William Saltarelli, David Wisner, Paul Visich
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