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Missouri Baptist University 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

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Missouri Baptist University 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Sciences, BS

CIP Code: 51.0001

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science

Major Requirements

Natural Science Focus

BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 223 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 371 - Microbiology Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 373 - Microbiology Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 363 - Pathophysiology Semester Hours: Three

Total: 15 hours

Population Health Focus

HSCI 343 - Medical Terminology Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 373 - Community Health Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 443 - Environmental Health Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 433 - Health Disparities Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 383 - Epidemiology Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 463 - Ethics and Current Issues in Public Health Semester Hours: Three

3 hours of electives from the following

HSCI 423 - Neurological Diseases Semester Hours: Three
OR
HSCI 453 - Infectious Disease Semester Hours: Three

Total: 21 Hours

Personal Health Focus

HSCI 113 - Introduction to Health Sciences Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science Semester Hours: Three
KHSC 103 - Substance Abuse Semester Hours: Three
KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness Semester Hours: Three
Upper division psychology elective Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 15 Hours

Experience

HSCI 223 - Practicum in Health Sciences Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Area of Specialization

(complete at least one area of specialization - Exercise Science, Psychology, Natural Science, Fitness Management)

Exercise Science

EXSC 313 - Exercise Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 321 - Exercise Physiology II Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 323 - Exercise Physiology II Lecture Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 343 - Motor Learning and Control Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 363 - Adapted Physical Activity Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 411 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 413 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Semester Hours: Three

Total: 17 hours

Psychology

PSYC 133 - General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) Semester Hours: Three
PSYC 213 - Personal Adjustment Semester Hours: Three
PSYC 313 - Human Growth and Development (MOTR PSYC 200) Semester Hours: Three
PSYC 323 - Abnormal Psychology Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 403/503 - Exercise Psychology Semester Hours: Three
Upper division psychology elective (3 hours) *

Total: 18 hours

Natural Sciences

18 elective hours in Natural Sciences (BIOL, CHEM, BIOT, BCHM, MATH, PHYS) approved by the academic advisor. 15 hours must be upper division.**

Total: 18 hours

Fitness Management

EXSC 453/553 - Fitness Management Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 483/583 - Principles of Human Performance Semester Hours: Three
KHSC 413/513 - Chronic Diseases and Obesity Semester Hours: Three
SMGT 423/523 - Sport Law Semester Hours: Three
SMGT 433 - Sport Psychology Semester Hours: Three
SMGT 463/563 - Sport Finance Semester Hours: Three

Total: 18 hours

Required Natural Sciences General Education Courses

BIOL 103 - Introduction to Biology (MOTR BIOL 100L) Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology Laboratory (MOTR BIOL 100L) Semester Hours: One

Total: 4 Hours

Recommended Natural Sciences General Education Courses

CHEM 113 - Introduction to Chemistry (MOTR CHEM 100L) Semester Hours: Three
CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (MOTR CHEM 100L) Semester Hours: One

Total: 4 Hours

Recommended Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course

PSYC 133 - General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) Semester Hours: Three

Total: 3 Hours

Note(s)

* Upper division courses from PSHU, PSSC, and SOCO may also be used to satisfy this requirement.

** Courses cannot be used to satisfy any other general education, degree, or major requirement.

A 2.5 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.

At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University

A grade of D is not acceptable in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a major or minor.

MBU enrollment tops 5,600 students

Fiddler on the Roof

Health Sciences, BS

Major Requirements

Natural Science Focus

Total: 15 hours

Population Health Focus

3 hours of electives from the following

Total: 21 Hours

Personal Health Focus

Total: 15 Hours

Experience

Total: 3 Hours

Area of Specialization

Exercise Science

Total: 17 hours

Psychology

Total: 18 hours

Natural Sciences

Total: 18 hours

Fitness Management

Total: 18 hours

Required Natural Sciences General Education Courses

Total: 4 Hours

Recommended Natural Sciences General Education Courses

Total: 4 Hours

Recommended Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Course

Total: 3 Hours

Note(s)

Total: 58-60 Hours