2014-2015 Samford University Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Samford University 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. Students in the major pursue areas such as physician assistance, occupational therapy, strength and conditioning, 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 2.5 for admission to the program.

Required Courses


University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


Click here  to view the University Core Curriculum requirements.

General Education Requirements: 24 Credits


Health Sciences Major: 48 Credits


Health Sciences Electives: 20 Credits


(12 credits must be 300-level or above)

Choose from undergraduate courses offered through the College of Health of Sciences. This includes courses with the following prefixes: CSDS, KINE, NURS, NUTR, and PHRX.

General Electives: 34 Credits


(directed by advisor)

Total Required Credits: 128


NOTE: Unless a requirement is specified, see General Education Requirements  in the Howard College of Arts & Sciences section for a list of required and applicable courses.

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