2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences Major (B.S.)


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The health sciences major is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers or graduate programs within the broad field of health. This major is ideal for students pursuing graduate programs in physician assistance or occupational therapy. Students in this major also pursue areas such as strength and conditioning and corporate wellness, among other health professions. The health sciences major provides many elective hours along with inter-professional education to allow students, under the guidance of an advisor, to tailor programs of study to meet professional goals. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 for admission to the program.

Required Courses


General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education - Distribution Areas: 23 Credits


MATH 210 

Plus one from MATH 150 , MATH 240 , or MATH 260  

Health Sciences Major: 50 Credits


General Electives: 33 Credits


(directed by advisor)

Total Required Credits: 128


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