Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program allows students to complete the course requirements for a bachelor's degree. Students who earn a B.S. in human biology obtain a multidisciplinary education which explores the interrelationships between biology, structure, physiology, behavior, health and society.
Entrance Requirements
Students may apply for the Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program at any time. The completion program is designed for students who have completed approximately the first 60 credits of undergraduate coursework including general education. Selected courses are available to help students complete the 60-credit entrance requirement.
In addition to meeting the qualifications of a student of the College of Health and Wellness, applicants must meet the following admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Biology Degree Completion Program:
- High school diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED)
- Successful completion of approximately 60 semester baccalaureate level credits at a regionally accredited institution
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
- Complete an admission application
Course Requirements
General Education Requirement
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English/Communication
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4
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Natural Science/Math
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4
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Humanities
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4
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Social Sciences
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4
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Additional Credits in any of the above categories
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14
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Total Credits
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30
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Your undergraduate general education must include 30 semester credits (45 quarter credits) overall with a minimum of
4 semester credits (6 quarter credits) in each of four categories.
Foundational Science Requirements
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MTH-1010
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Foundations of Math
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4
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CHE-1100
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General Chemistry 1*
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4
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CHE-1200
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General Chemistry 2*
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4
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PHY-1100
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General Physics 1: Fundamentals of Physics
or General Physics 1 with Calculus*
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4
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PHY-1200
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General Physics 2: Electricity and Magnetism
or General Physics 2 with Calculus*
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4
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CHE-2100
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Organic Chemistry 1**
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4
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CHE-2200
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Organic Chemistry 2**
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4
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*Accelerated or full term course available.
**Only offered in accelerated course format.
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Total Credits
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28
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Major Requirement
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ANP-1100
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Anatomy and Physiology 1
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4
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ANP-1200
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Anatomy and Physiology 2
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4
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BIOL-3300
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Biochemistry
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4
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BIOL-4000/
BIOL-4301
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Capstone Project or
Directed Research
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2
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BIOL-3200
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Cell Biology
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4
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Choose one of these:
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BIOL-4100 Developmental Biology
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4
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BSC-6121 Histology 1
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3.75
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MLS-4120 Molecular Diagnostics
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3
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BIOL-4200
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Genetics
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4
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BIOL-1000
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Introduction to Biology
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4
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MED-1000
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Medical Terminology
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1
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BIOL-3100
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Microbiology
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4
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Total Credits
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35
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Health Professionals Core Courses
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(Complete 12 Credits)
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HPC-3002
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Bioethics
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3
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HPC-3001
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Communication Skills for Health Professionals
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3
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HPC-3720
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Critical Thinking for Health Professionals
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3
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HPC-3000
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Epistemology of Health
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4
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HPC-3100
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History of Health Care
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3
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PSY-3000
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Psychology of Addiction
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3
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PSY-3200
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Lifespan Developmental Psychology
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3
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HPC-3003
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Understanding and Using Research
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3
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PSY-3100
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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An additional 15 elective credits in any category are required to meet graduation requirements.
Courses subject to change.
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of the required 120 total credits;
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.