Health, Wellness and Medical Studies

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health and Wellness is designed for students interested in gaining knowledge and skills in the areas of health, fitness and wellness.  The major is targeted for those seeking careers in promoting public health, and in helping individuals increase their overall wellbeing. The major provides the necessary background for students to succeed in the dissemination of preventative healthcare and wellness practices including nutrition and fitness, as well as to plan and deliver proactive health and wellness programming within communities and work environments. Students gain knowledge and skill in understanding and advocating for health and wellness policies, practices, and environments. Students apply health and wellness program assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and advocate for health and wellness in a capstone Internship experience. 

Programs

• Health and Wellness -B.S.

• Post-Baccalaureate Medical Science Program-BMS

Courses

• BMS 332 - Clinical Behavioral Medicine
• BMS 335 - Foundations of Behavior
• BMS 350 - Medical Sociology
• BMS 351 - Advanced Human Anatomy
• BMS 370 - Functional Neuroanatomy
• BMS 490 - Anatomical Illustration: Critical Thinkers Getting the Picture
• BMS 491 - Medical Law and Ethics
• BMS 492 - Histology
• BMS 493 - Advanced Pathophysiology I
• BMS 494 - Advanced Pathophysiology II
• BMS 495 - Research/Creative Investigation
• BMS 496 - Clinical Preceptorship
• BMS 497 - Advanced Anatomy Cadaver Dissection
• BMS 498 - Special Topics in Medicine
• CHS 260 - Introduction to Human Pathophysiology
• CHS 400 - Disability as Diversity: Implications for Health, Wellness and Medicine
• CHS 500 - Disability as Diversity: Implications for Health, Wellness and Medicine
• HWE 200 - Introduction to Healthcare/Wellness Professions and Practices
• HWE 210 - Introduction to Public Health
• HWE 299 - Community-Based Learning for Health and Wellness
• HWE 320 - Fitness Assessment and Programming
• HWE 330 - Health Promotion and Advocacy
• HWE 440 - Worksite Safety
• HWE 455 - Internship
• HWS 210 - Introduction to Public Health

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