Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Transfer Credit Guidelines

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree with a combination of arts, sciences, and specialized health sciences courses provides students with a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of the healthcare field. This interdisciplinary approach is essential in a sector that requires a diverse skill set and knowledge base. The program not only offers a broad educational foundation but also addresses the specific needs of individuals with diverse backgrounds and aspirations within the healthcare sector.

A minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) credits including 60 credits in Arts & Sciences and 30 credits at the upper level are needed for completion of the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program in the following distribution areas:

TUT 101 Purple badges indicate Excelsior University courses.

TUT 101 Green badges indicate non-Excelsior University courses.

Courses must be completed with Excelsior with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

INL 102 Information Literacy Complete within the first 13 of attempted credits 1
IND 301 Cornerstone B (Pathways) Complete in the first term of credit-bearing activity 3
Total Credits | 4

Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Written English ENG 101A Advanced Composition Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Written English Requirement (6 semester hours to include 3 semester hours in expository writing (to be completed within the first 13 semester hours) and 3 semester hours in applied writing or writing within the discipline). 3
Written English ENG 102A Advanced Composition Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Written English Requirement (6 semester hours to include 3 semester hours in expository writing (to be completed within the first 13 semester hours) and 3 semester hours in applied writing or writing within the discipline). 3
Ethics IND 203 Introduction to Professional Ethics Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Ethics Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, classical or contemporary ethical theory and philosophy; ethical and moral reasoning; applied ethics relevant to disciplines and careers). This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Humanities COMM 125 Public Speaking Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Humanities Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, art, music, literature, foreign language, philosophy, religion, speech, or a subject area other than writing). 3
Humanities COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Humanities Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, art, music, literature, foreign language, philosophy, religion, speech, or a subject area other than writing). 3
Social Sciences / History PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Social Sciences / History SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Social Sciences / History PSY 235 Lifespan Developmental Psychology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics MAT 201 Statistics Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course). Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics MAT 101 Mathematics for Everyday Life Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course). Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics BIO 110 Biology (non-lab) Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course). Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. 3
Total Credits | 33

Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

HSC 112 Medical Terminology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 121 Health Care in the United States Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 124 Professionalism in Health Care Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
PSY 380 Biopsychology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 302 Principles of Health Care Management Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 305 Critical Issues in Health Care Management Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 310 Writing and Communication in the Health Science Professions Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 312 Ethics of Health Care Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 320 Health Care Issues in Culturally Diverse Populations Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 330 Legal and Regulatory Environment of Health Care Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
PSY 305 Research Methods Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 432 Introduction to the Health Care Delivery System Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 445 Introduction to Health Care Informatics Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 464 Health Sciences Capstone Course must be completed with Excelsior University to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 42

Approved arts and sciences elective credit in the areas of humanities, social sciences, history, natural sciences, and mathematics may apply. Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Arts & Sciences Elective(s) 15
Total Credits | 15

Approved Health Sciences elective credit, as well as applied professional and free electives may apply. Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Health Sciences Elective(s) 11
Total Credits | 11

Students must choose ONE of the available concentrations. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

PSY 362 Psychology of Human Sexuality Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 375 Health and Wellness Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 402 Managing Stress Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 403 Nutrition for Wellness Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 450 Economic of Health Care Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 15

Students must choose ONE of the available concentrations. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

PUBH 303 Public Health Policy and Leadership Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
PSY 420 Human Motivation Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
PUBH 301 Introduction to Public Health Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
PUBH 304 Introduction to Epidemiology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 450 Economics of Health Care Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 15

Students must choose ONE of the available concentrations. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

PSY 362 Psychology of Human Sexuality Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
PSY 360 Social Psychology Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 375 Health and Wellness Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 402 Managing Stress Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 403 Nutrition for Wellness Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 15

Students must choose ONE of the available concentrations. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

BUS 380 Managing Diversity in the Workplace Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 414 Budget and Finance in Health Care Organizations Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
BUS 312 Managing Human Resources Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
BUS 311 Organizational Behavior Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 450 Economics of Health Care Recommended Excelsior course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 15