Health Studies, A.A.
Program Information
The Associate in Arts in Health Studies is a 60-credit degree designed to provide a strong foundation in health sciences while offering a flexible pathway toward a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum mirrors the structure of the University’s bachelor’s programs, allowing students to apply most, if not all, completed coursework toward a future baccalaureate degree.
Students will complete a combination of core courses and free electives, many of which can be integrated into specific majors with the guidance of an academic advisor. A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at La Salle University. This program is ideal for students seeking an entry point into the health sciences or for those planning to continue their studies at the bachelor's level.
Learning Outcomes
A. Integrate scientific theories, facts, and principles with health promotion, disease prevention, health restoration, and health maintenance strategies.
B. Apply culturally sensitive strategies when providing health promotion, health education, and disease prevention programs for diverse individuals, families, groups, and communities.
C. Apply principles of health literacy during encounters with individuals, families, and groups.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Level One - Core Courses | ||
| Universal Required Courses | ||
| Students must complete the following 4 courses. | ||
| ILO 8.1: Written Communication | ||
| ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 |
| ILO 5.1: Information Literacy | ||
| ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 |
| ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives | ||
| FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing | ||
| REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |
| Elective Core Courses | ||
| Students must complete 1 course in each of the following 4 ILOs. | ||
| ILO 3.1a: Scientific Reasoning | ||
| CHM 161 | Chemistry of The Life Sciences | 4 |
| ILO 3.1b: Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| HSC 217 | Statistics for Health Science Profs | 3 |
| ILO 6.1: Technological Competency | ||
| CSC 154 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| ILO 8.1a/12.1: Oral Communication/Collaborative Engagement | ||
| COM 150 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| Distinct Discipline Core Courses | ||
| Students must complete 1 course in each of the following 4 ILOs. Each course must be from a different discipline. (A "discipline" is represented by the 3- or 4-letter prefix attached to each course.) | ||
| ILO 4: Choose course within ILO | ||
| ILO 9: Choose course within ILO | ||
| Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| ILO 11.1: Cultural and Global Awareness and Sensitivity | ||
| Universal Required Modules | ||
| Students must complete the following 2 non-credit modules. 2 | ||
| ILO 7.1a | ||
| Health Literacy Module | ||
| ILO 7.1b | ||
| Financial Literacy Module | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Level Two | ||
| Students must complete 1 course/learning experience in each of the 4 commitments. | ||
| HSC 350 | Health Ed: Principles/Practice | 3 |
| Select one ILO from 3.2a, 3.2b, 4.2, 5.2, 6.2, 7.2a, or 7.2b: Expanded Literacies | ||
| HSC 355 | Needs Assessment/Program Plan | 3 |
| ILO 8.2b: Effective Expression (Writing-Intensive Course) | ||
| HSC 408 | Research Mtds in Public Health | 3 |
| Select one ILO from 10.2, 11.2, or 12.2: Active Responsibility | ||
| HSC 489 | Race/Ethnicity/Public Health | 3 |
| All Other Required Courses | ||
| HSC 101 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| BIO 161 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 162 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PHLT 265 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| HSC 319 | Epidemiology/Health Educators | 3 |
| HSC 301 | Theories of Social Behavioral Change in Community Health Education | 3 |
| HSC 314 | Env Health in Urban Community | 3 |
| HSC 420 | Public Health Ldrshp & Edc | 3 |
| HSC 315 | Violence Prevention/Control | 3 |
| HSC 356 | Reprod Hlth for Practitioners | 3 |
| HSC 451 | Health of Urban Men | 3 |
| HSC 408 | Research Mtds in Public Health | 3 |
| HSC 489 | Race/Ethnicity/Public Health | 3 |
| 8 Approved Public Health Supporting Courses | 18 | |
| Free Electives | ||
| In addition to the requirements listed above, students must take enough courses to the fulfill graduation credit requirements for their School and major. | ||
Public Health Track Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| PHLT 101 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 |
| CSC 154 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHLT 250 | Global Health | 3 |
| COM 150 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| ILO 9.1: Creative and Artistic Expression | 3 | |
| CHM 161 or BIO 161 |
Chemistry of The Life Sciences or Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| POL 151 or ECN 150 |
Principles Of American Government or Introductory Macroeconomics: The U.S. in the Global Economy I |
3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Public Health Elective | 3 | |
| ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 |
| HSC 217 | Statistics for Health Science Profs | 3 |
| ILO 10: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ILO 11: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Public Health Elective | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
Nutrition Track Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| PHLT 101 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 |
| REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |
| CHM 161 | Chemistry of The Life Sciences | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHLT 250 | Global Health | 3 |
| COM 150 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| CSC 154 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| POL 151 or ECN 150 |
Principles Of American Government or Introductory Macroeconomics: The U.S. in the Global Economy I |
3 |
| ILO 9: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| NUTR 165 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 |
| HSC 217 | Statistics for Health Science Profs | 3 |
| ILO 10: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ILO 11: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| NUTR 230 | Food Science | 4 |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
CSD Track Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| PHLT 101 | Essentials of Public Health | 3 |
| FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 |
| BIO 161 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHLT 250 | Global Health | 3 |
| COM 150 | Presentation Skills | 3 |
| CSC 154 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| POL 151 or ECN 150 |
Principles Of American Government or Introductory Macroeconomics: The U.S. in the Global Economy I |
3 |
| ILO 9: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| COSD 100 | Introduction to Language and Communication | 3 |
| ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 |
| HSC 217 | Statistics for Health Science Profs | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| ILO 10: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COSD 202 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| ILO 11: Choose course within ILO | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Free Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |