Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program
Course and Credit Requirements
The BSHS curriculum was developed to offer the student a liberal arts foundation paired with a solid health science curriculum. Completion of the BSHS curriculum will prepare the student for graduate professional education in health sciences. In order to facilitate appropriate course registration, and to meet specific pre-requisite requirements for graduate professional programs, the student should discuss their plans for graduate professional education with their academic adviser.
Health Science Core Courses | | Credits | | General Education Courses | | Credits |
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| | BIOL 111 Biology I (lab) | 3 (1) | | | PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| | BIOL 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (lab) | 3 (1) | | | ENGL 103 Writing for a Discipline | 3 |
| | BIOL 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (lab) | 3 (1) | | | ENGL 104 Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| | BIOL 214 Clinical Microbiology (lab) | 3 (1) | | | FNAR course | 3 |
| | CHEM 103 Human Chemistry I (lab) | 4 | | | HIST 101 Europe and the World
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HIST 103 The United States | 3 |
| | CHEM 104 Human Chemistry II (lab) | 4 | | | HIST 102 Europe and the World
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HIST 104 The United States | 3 |
| | CPSC 101 Introduction to Computer Systems | 3 | | | LANG 102 or higher | 3 |
| | PSYC 209 Developmental Psychology | 3 | | | STAT 101 Statistics | 3 |
| | NYRS 311 Human Nutrition | 3 | | | RLST 205 Faith and Franciscanism* | 3 |
| | PHYA 110 Medical Terminology | 1 | | | RLST Elective | 3 |
| | PHYA 111 Introduction to Medicine I | 2 | | | PHIL 205 Reasoning and Responsibility | 3 |
| | PHYA 112 Introduction to Medicine II | 2 | | | SPCH 103 Speech Fundamentals and
Public Speaking | 3 |
| | PHYA 210 Introduction to Medicine III | 3 | | | (2) Social Science Courses
PLSC 102 or 103
SOC 101, 102 or 202
ECON 101 | 6 |
| | PHYA 211 Introduction to Medicine IV | 3 | | | Total General Education Credits | 42 |
| | PHYA 503 Research Methodology | 3 | | | | |
| | PHIL 312 Health Care Ethics | 3 | | Free Electives | Total Elective Credits | 33 |
| | PHED 303 Wellness and Fitness | 3 | | | | |
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| | Total Core Credits | 53 | | | | |
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| | | | | | Total Credit Requirements for BSHS | 128 |
* RLST 205 must be taken through Saint Francis University. Students will not be able to transfer in credit toward this course.
Students can receive credit for courses within the paradigm reflective of previous training as evidenced by SMART transcript evaluations. These credits may be applied toward the following courses.
- PHYA 110 Medical Terminology (1)
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- PHYA 111 Introduction to Medicine (2)
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- PHYA 112 Introduction to Medicine II (2)
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- PHYA 210 Introduction to Medicine III (3)
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- PHYA 211 Introduction to Medicine IV (3)
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- PHED 303 Wellness and Fitness (3)
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- CPSC 101 Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
Only the individuals who have submarine training will receive transfer credit for this course.
Other classifications do not have the ACE credit recommendations from their training for this course.
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In addition, credit from training can be applied toward the 33 credit free elective requirements.
General Education credits obtained through other accredited academic institutions may be applied toward the degree course and credit requirements as well.
In following with other degree completion programs offered through Saint Francis University a student may have a maximum of 92 credits transferred in toward their degree, but must also meet the policy that the last thirty credits of that degree through Continuing Education must be taken at Saint Francis. In addition, University policy requires that half of the health science core credits be taken at Saint Francis. For further information on degree requirements please review the University catalog.
Additional degree requirements include: 
Documented Service Learning.
EXAM 301: Writing Competency Exam. 
Students will be registered for this 0 credit degree requirement once the following courses have been completed; ENGL 103, ENGL 104, RLST 205, PHIL 205
EXAM 401 or 402 Comprehensive Exam. This examination is a requirement for graduation and is incorporated within the student’s curriculum
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CORE 403: Senior Capstone. This is a 0 credit requirement for all Saint Francis University students. Students will be registered for this once they have completed 96+ credits of courser.