Albertson College of Idaho
Albertson College of Idaho
2006 - 2007 Catalog

Health Sciences Core and Foci

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 focus (~20 units) develops depth in a particular discipline. The foci are described below. 

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 (19-21 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:

Human Biology Focus (18 credits)

The following focus in human biology prepares students for graduate programs such as physical therapy, physician's assistant, nursing, and biomedical science and for employment in the biomedical or health care industries. Students are required to take 18 credits chosen from the following list of courses:

*These courses cannot count toward both the Core and the Human Biology Focus.

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)