Health Science (BS.HLT)

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For further information about this major, contact Dr. Peter Kimmel, the Health Science Coordinator: Peter.Kimmel@Castleton.edu

An interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for entry into professional programs in health related fields, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant.

Complete the following courses as part of the Gen Ed core requirement (9 cr):

MAT 2021 - Statistics I 3 cr
PSY 1012 - Introduction to Psychological Science 3 cr
SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology 3 cr -OR-
SOC 1030 - Social Problems
3 cr

And complete the following science courses (25-27 cr):

CHE 1041 - General Chemistry I 4 cr
CHE 1042 - General Chemistry II 4 cr
PHY 1051 - General Physics I 4 cr
PHY 1052 - General Physics II 4 cr
AHS 2810 - Internship in Health Science 1-3 cr
BIO 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 cr
BIO 2012 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 cr

And complete at least 24 credits from the following courses:

At least 3 credits must be selected from each of the four areas.

Health Science (BS.HLT)

Complete the following courses as part of the Gen Ed core requirement (9 cr):

And complete the following science courses (25-27 cr):

And complete at least 24 credits from the following courses:

A. Allied Health and Physical Education

B. Psychology

C. Science

D. Contemporary Health Issues

(Credits required for the major: 58-60 cr)