Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Bachelor of Science — Applied Health Science Major (120 hrs.)

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science degree is designed to help prepare an individual for a career in the health sciences field. Students who earn this degree will complete 30 general education credits, 75 health science credits, and 15 elective credits. 30 of the health science credits may be applied from a Trine University health science related Associate Degree.

 

Program Outcomes

  1. Describe the components and importance of health science. 
  2. Apply the credentials of health careers to the desired career path in health science. 
  3. Assess standardized metrics in performance, health, and disease models within health science fields. 
  4. Analyze current research and evidence based methods as applied to the field of health science.
  5. Analyze the components of health science and how they relate to their desired career path. 

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements - 30 hours

Communication – 9 hrs.

ENG 133Technical Communication

3

Or

ENG 143College Composition

3

 

HUM 203Humanities Seminar

3

SP 203Effective Speaking

3

Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs.

PSY 113Principles of Psychology

3

Humanities Elective (3)

3

Social Science Elective (3)

3

Mathematics and Science – 10 hrs.

MA 113College Algebra

3

MA 253Statistics

3

BIO 114Principles of Biology I

4

Other – 2 hrs.

EXS 102Lifetime Wellness

2

Content Requirements - 90 hours

Applied Health Science Core – 45 hrs.

UE 101University Experience

1

AHS 113Introduction to Public Health

3

AHS 203Medical Law and Ethics for Health Science

3

AHS 373/EXS 373Health Promotions & Problems

3

AHS 383/EXS 383Health Coaching

3

AHS 473/EXS 473Global Perspectives Health & Wellness

3

BIO 124Principles of Biology II

4

BIO 384Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIO 394Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

CH 104General Chemistry I

4

EXS 273Nutrition

3

EXS 363Capstone Experience in Health Sciences I

3

PH 154College Physics I

4

PSY 363/SOC 363Human Behavior & Counseling

3

Applied Health Science Elective Content – 30 hrs.

Health Science Electives – Apply credits from a Trine University health science related Associate Degree or choose 30 credits from this section with at least 15 credits being from 300 or above level classes

BIO 163Medical Terminology

3

BIO 202Introduction to Biological Literature & Communication

2

BIO 233Cell Biology

3

BIO 324Microbiology

4

BIO 383Introduction to Pharmacology

3

BIO 443Pathology

3

CH 114General Chemistry II

4

EXS 203Risk and Sports

3

EXS 243Athletic Training

3

EXS 263Motor Learning

3

EXS 283Fitness Evaluation Assessment

3

EXS 293Biomechanics

3

EXS 333Kinesiology

3

EXS 353Exercise Physiology

3

EXS 423Evaluation of Athletic Injuries

3

EXS 453Capstone Experience in Health Sciences II

3

EXS 483Professional Development in Exercise Science

3

EXS 493Strength and Conditioning Preparation

3

PH 164College Physics II

4

SCI 434Science Internship

4

Electives – 15 hrs.

Elective hours determined in conjunction with advisor and based on student career objectives.

Electives (15)

15

Total Credit Hours: 120