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2022-23 Undergraduate Bulletin

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Health Science, BS

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University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

Core Science Labs

Two hours from:

BIOL 1108 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 1109 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Lab Credit(s): 1
BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1

Kinesiology Activity

Three hours from any KIN activity course

Health Science Major

This major requires a concentration of Community Health.

Required Courses

HLTH 1304 - Core Concepts in Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 2316 - Introduction to Community Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 2335 - Health Concepts for Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3
HLTH 3337 - Consumer Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 3345 - Epidemiology Credit(s): 3
HLTH 3351 - Substance Prevention Education Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4325 - Social Health and Sexual Interaction Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4330 - Social and Emotional Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4336 - Environmental Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4170 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4389 - Health Assessment and Intervention Credit(s): 3

Internship

Three hours from:

HLTH 4180 - Internship Credit(s): 1 to 6

Health Science Electives

Three hours of health science (HLTH) electives. To be discussed with advisor.

Minor

Complete an academic minor of at least 18 semester hours, but not more than 24 semester hours, with at least six advanced hours at SFA.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View the In-Residence Requirement, Policy 6.15.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information bulletin page.

Degree Map

The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree.

Freshman Year

Fall

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
A. Communication Credit(s): 3
HLTH 1304 - Core Concepts in Health Credit(s): 3
KINE Activity Credit(s): 2

Spring

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3
B. Mathematics Credit(s): 3
E. Creative Arts Credit(s): 3
KINE Activity Credit(s): 3
HLTH 2316 - Introduction to Community Health Credit(s): 3

Summer

HDFS 2335 - Health Concepts/Child & Adol Credit(s): 3 or any course

Sophomore Year

Fall

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (with lab) Credit(s): 4
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture Credit(s): 3
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3
HLTH 2335 - Health Concepts for Children and Adolescents Credit(s): 3

Spring

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
C. Life and Physical Sciences (with lab) Credit(s): 4
Minor Credit(s): 3
HLTH 3337 - Consumer Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 3351 - Substance Prevention Education Credit(s): 3

Summer

HDFS 2335 - Health Concepts/Child & Adol Credit(s): 3 or any course

Junior Year

Fall

I. Component Area Option Credit(s): 3
HLTH 3345 - Epidemiology Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4330 - Social and Emotional Health Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 6

Spring

Elective Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4325 - Social Health and Sexual Interaction Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4336 - Environmental Health Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Summer

HDFS 2335 - Health Concepts/Child & Adol Credit(s): 3 or any course

Senior Year

Fall

HLTH 4170 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3
HLTH 4389 - Health Assessment and Intervention Credit(s): 3
Minor Credit(s): 3
Any Course Credit(s): 3

Spring

HLTH 4180 - Internship Credit(s): 1 to 6
Minor Credit(s): 3