Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences (BSHS) is a foundational degree for those students desiring to enter the healthcare industry in the areas of healthcare management and healthcare advocacy. This program, with recommended concentrations in healthcare leadership and management, psychology, organizational dynamics, etc., helps students develop the competencies to advance their personal careers and overall practices of the medical industry by understanding and applying current policies and regulations, patient-care initiatives, risk management, and the like.
This program is comprised of courses in lab sciences, health sciences, and a recommended concentration which provide the student with a rigorous scientific background applicable to the allied health profession. The focus on human biology further expands on that knowledge base, providing coursework in cellular biology, molecular genetics, immunology, and neuroanatomy/neurophysiology.
The BSHS is built upon the Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences, which promotes Christian values, ethical principles, a General Education Core, and scientific laboratory skills which are transferable to private and public clinical settings. This 120-credit Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences will also serve as a stepping stone into various master’s degrees.
The BSHS program prepares students for service in a variety of healthcare organizations including hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions. Students complete the BSHS in order to gain promotions, develop management and leadership skills, or prepare for graduate-level studies. The BSHS degree contains prerequisite coursework for most nursing programs, but it is the student's responsibility to determine the specific needs of their intended program.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) in the B.S. Degree in Health Sciences
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences program will be able to:
- PLO 1: Integrate God’s Word within the health science industry and society.
- PLO 2: Demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
- PLO 3: Identify and evaluate key personal and organizational ethics affecting healthcare professionals.
- PLO 4: Utilize technology in statistical analysis and data management.
- PLO 5: Examine cultural and diversity issues within interpersonal health care.
- PLO 6: Demonstrate mastery of discipline-specific competencies in the field of health sciences.
The Los Angeles Pacific University Core comprises the General Education requirements and the LAPU Distinctives. Students are encouraged to complete the Core before beginning their major requirements. General Education requirements may be met by transfer work. The LAPU Distinctives are required for all undergraduate degrees at LAPU.
| Requirement | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 25 | |
| LAPU Distinctives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
General Education
| Requirement | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English Communication | ||
| COMM 105 | Public Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 105 | Introduction to Academic Research and Writing | 3 |
| Arts | ||
| ARTS 110 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| Humanities | ||
| ENGL 115 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| or PHIL 205 | Introduction to Philosophy | |
| or PHIL 210 | Introduction to Ethics | |
| Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| STAT 280 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Behavioral Sciences 1 | ||
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| HIST 202 | World Civilizations | 3 |
| or HIST 204 | U.S. History from 1865 | |
| or HIST 420 | United States History and the Constitution | |
| Physical and Biological Sciences 1 | ||
| BIOL 230 | Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab | 4 |
| or BIOL 240 | Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab | |
| or CHEM 115 | Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab | |
| Total Credits | 25 | |
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Also meets a requirement within the BS Health Sciences major; this increases allowed electives.
LAPU Distinctives
| Requirement | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIBL 100 | Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy | 3 |
| BIBL 230 | Introduction to Biblical Literature: Luke/Acts | 3 |
| ISTU 101 | Success in the University 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
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Must be taken at LAPU.
To earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences, students must complete the following degree components:
| Requirement | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | 24 | |
| Program Requisites | 12 | |
| Major Requirements | 46 | |
| Electives | 38 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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34 credits total; 10 credits are counted below in Program Requisites and Health Sciences Major Requirements.
In order to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences, students must complete the following required courses while achieving a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 in their major courses.
| Requirement | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Core Requirement 1 | 24 | |
| Program Requisites | ||
| HSCI 100 | Introduction to Health and Disease | 3 |
| HSCI 110 | U.S. Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| PSYC 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| STAT 280 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| BIOL 225 | Microbiology/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 230 | Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 240 | Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 115 | Chemistry for Health Sciences/Lab | 4 |
| HSCI 105 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| HSCI 300 | Bioethics | 3 |
| HSCI 320 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
| HSCI 400 | Health Education Programming | 3 |
| HSCI 491 | Senior Seminar: Health Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| HSCI 497 | Undergraduate Health Science Culminating Experience | 3 |
| PSYC 295 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| PSYC 300 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| Electives (44 credits) 2 | ||
| Lower or Upper Level Electives | 32 | |
| Upper Level Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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10 credits of the 34-credit Core are fulfilled within the Program Requisites and Health Sciences Major Requirements.
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Students may choose from any course in the catalog. Students considering graduate education are encouraged to select courses that align with application requirements. If students wish to complete a concentration, they may complete a maximum of two concentrations.
Students may also earn up to 30 credits of electives via Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
Recommended Concentrations
- Health Education1
- Healthcare Leadership2
- Healthcare Management2
- Psychology for the Healthcare Profession2
- Public Health3
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Recommended for students preparing for careers in
- Personal Health Coach
- School Health Director
- Workplace Wellness Coordinator
- Community Health Educator
- Leading Personal and Public Exercise and Wellness Initiatives
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Recommended for students preparing for careers in
- facilitating communication between healthcare organizations and partners.
- healthcare office management.
- management roles in hospitals, private practices, or specialty service organizations.
- patient relations, staffing, or health organization human resources.
- quality improvement, control, and assurance within organizations.
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Recommended for students preparing for careers in
- community public health programs
- epidemiology
- health data analysis
- health services administration
- nonprofit health agencies
- social work organizations