Albertson College of Idaho

2005/6
Academic
Catalog

 

Health Sciences Major

The Health Sciences Major is a broad-based program of study that prepares students for careers or graduate study in the health care industry and related areas. At its center is the Health Sciences Core, a group of courses that provides a foundation in the natural and social sciences in a manner consistent with the liberal arts tradition. Courses include human anatomy and physiology, chemistry, genetics, and cell biology; statistics; psychology and anthropology or sociology, and public policy. Humanities courses in bioethics, religion, and Spanish augment the sciences and help prepare students to work in a multicultural setting; an interdisciplinary capstone seminar focuses on current issues in health care. Courses in the Health Sciences Core are listed below.

In addition to completing the Health Sciences Core, each student majoring in Health Sciences must also develop a concentration of study in an approved area. For example, those interested in clinical laboratory work may elect to concentrate in biochemical sciences. (One concentration has been approved by the Chemistry dept and other concentrations will be added as they are submitted/approved by other departments.) Each concentration (~20 units) builds on the foundation of the Health Sciences Core and develops expertise in a particular academic discipline. Although an internship is not required, the college offers a wide range of internship opportunities in health care and related fields.

The Health Sciences Core

The core includes 16 courses. Many of these (*) overlap with the nursing requirements.

In addition to the Core, students majoring in Health Sciences must choose a focus. Each foci (~20 units) develops depth in a particular discipline. The foci are described below. Several departments are in the process of developing foci in other areas.

Biochemistry focus (20-21 credits)

The following focus in biochemistry prepares students for employment, research, and further study in biomedical research, clinical biochemistry, pharmacology, and biophysical research. Possibilities also exist for careers in food science and industrial sales. Students are required to take the following courses:

Business Focus (18-21 credits)

The following focus in business prepares students for work and further study in public and private health administration, and for careers in businesses related to the health care industry. Students are required to take the following courses:

Political Economy Focus (19 credits)

The following focus in political economy prepares students for work and further study in areas such as government service, public health, non-profit service, and health administration. Students are required to take the following courses

Psychology Focus (21 credits)

The following focus in psychology prepares students for work and further study in areas emphasizing scientifically-oriented psychological research and analysis. Students are required to take the following course:

(PSY-406 History & Systems of Psychology is also recommended for students pursuing graduate training in Clinical Psychology [PhD or PsyD], Neuropsychology, Medical Psychology and related programs)

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