The Health and Human Sciences (HHSC) minor provides students an opportunity to learn about the human body and health by combining classroom training with state-of-the-art hands-on laboratory experiences. Students in the minor of HHSC are interested in kinesiology, exercise science, understanding chronic disease, use of exercise and nutrition to promote health, or the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. With the variety of class offerings, laboratory experiences, as well as internship and research opportunities, this minor will prepare non-HHSC majors for graduate studies in physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise science, nursing, physician assistant, public health, athletic training, and other health professions.
Students are asked to state their interest in the HHSC minor by completing an application available from the Department Chairperson or the Senior Administrative Coordinator for HHSC as early as their first semester. Admission to the HHSC minor is restricted and admission requests may not always be possible. Final decisions being made by the Chair with consultation from the department. Selection to the minor will be based on student declaration of postgraduate plans and academic status. The evaluation process will take place at the end of every spring semester with students being informed once the evaluation process has been completed.
The minor consists of 21 units, including a minimum of 11 lower-division and 10 upper-division HHSC semester hours. One upper-division combined HHSC lecture and laboratory sequence is required.
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division Requirements | ||
| HHSC 1550 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| HHSC 1556 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| HHSC 2550 | Human Anatomy Physiology II | 3 |
| HHSC 2556 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Personal Health | ||
| Nutrition | ||
| Science, Nutrition, and Health | ||
| Subtotal | 11 | |
| Upper Division Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Epidemiology and Epidemiology Laboratory | ||
| Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine Laboratory | ||
| Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine Laboratory | ||
| EKG Interpretation and EKG Interpretation Laboratory | ||
| Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning and Strength Physiology and Assessment Laboratory | ||
| Biomechanics and Biomechanics Laboratory | ||
| Select a minimum of six upper-division semester hours of the following: | 6 | |
| Health Services for Marginalized Populations | ||
| Weight Bias | ||
| Physiology of Aging | ||
| Medical Bioethics | ||
| Global and Community Health | ||
| Exercise for Special Populations | ||
| Public Health | ||
| Upper Extremity Evaluation | ||
| Lower Extremity Evaluation | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Laboratory | ||
| Kinesiology | ||
| Health and Human Sciences Teaching | ||
| Allied Health Internship I | ||
| Allied Health Internship II | ||
| Special Studies | ||
or HHSC 4998 | Special Studies | |
| Independent Studies | ||
| Epidemiology and Epidemiology Laboratory | ||
| Healthcare Delivery Systems | ||
| Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Modalities in Sports Medicine Laboratory | ||
| Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine Laboratory | ||
| EKG Interpretation and EKG Interpretation Laboratory | ||
| Scientific Principles of Strength and Conditioning and Strength Physiology and Assessment Laboratory | ||
| Biomechanics and Biomechanics Laboratory | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 21 | |
Note:
Upper-division courses for the minor must be selected under the direction of the Chairperson or assigned Academic Advisor from the Department of Health and Human Sciences.
A maximum of 3 semester hours of independent study coursework may count in the upper-division minor category. This includes any HHSC course between the numbers of HHSC 3900 Health and Human Sciences Teaching and HHSC 3999 Independent Studies, except HHSC 3998 Special Studies.
An average grade of C (2.0) must be accumulated in all courses included in the minor.
ˆOnly one Health, Equity, Diversity, and Justice (HEDJ) course (HHSC 3100-3199) can be taken in the minor.
Print this page.
The PDF will include all information unique to this page.