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.
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:
Graduation Requirements
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology is granted to those candidates who have:
1. Successful completion of all courses with grade of C- or better.
2. Successful completion of capstone course or directed research.
3. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
Core Course Requirements
Foundational Science Requirements
Health Professionals Core Courses
Choose 12 credits from the following list.
| HPC-3000 | EPISTEMOLOGY OF HEALTH | 3 |
| HPC-3002 | CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF BIOETHICAL ISSUES-WRITING INTENSIVE | 3 |
| HPC-3010 | COMMUNICATION FOR EFFECTIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS | 3 |
| HPC-3150 | HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE | 3 |
| PSY-3000 | PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION | 3 |
| PSY-3100 | PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS | 3 |
| PSY-3200 | LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY-3300 | HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Additional Program Requirement
| MED-1000 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 1 |
Elective Course Requirements
Choose either BIOL-2100 and BIOL-2200 or BIOL-2150 and BIOL-2250.
Choose either BIOL-4000 or BIOL-4301.
General Education Requirements
Social Science (6 cr. required)
SOC-1001 Introduction to Sociology
SOC-1006 Sex & Gender
PSY-1001 General Psychology
Humanities (6 cr. required)
HUM-1200 Social Determinants of Health
HUM-1250 Culture & Health
PHIL-1100 Bioethics
Communication (6 cr. required)
ENG-1001 English Composition
COM-1100 Introduction to Communication in a Digital World
SPA-1000 Spanish for Health Professionals
Natural Science and Math (4 cr. required)
MTH-1100 Statistics
BIOL-2300 Nutritional Biochemistry and Foundations
BIOL-4301 Directed Research (if not counted as major requirement, or repeated after fulfilling major requirement)
Open General Education Elective (7-8 credits to reach total of 30 General Education requirement credits)
Any General Education classes not used to fulfill another requirement.
Additional Required Credits
Complete 13 additional undergraduate credits to meet total of 120 total credits for degree.