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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog Program: Health Sciences (B.S.) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Health Sciences (B.S.)

44 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Departmental Requirements (27 hours)

Course NameTermGrade
HSC 110 - The Interprofessional Health Team *
Credits: 3
HSC 305 - Professional Communication and Relationship Centered Care **
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.


Credits: 3
HSC 310 - Health Care Delivery
Credits: 3
HSC 315 - Introduction to Public Health
Credits: 3
HSC 350 - Principles of Health Care **
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.


Credits: 3
HSC 360 - Technology in Care Delivery
Credits: 3
HSC 380 - Health Literacy and Culture Care **
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisite: Instructor consent required.


Credits: 3
HSC 450 - Patient Safety - Quality Improvement
Credits: 3
HSC 460 - Leading Change
Credits: 3

  

*Health Career Advancement Studies students will choose one HSC 3 credit hour elective in place of HSC 110.

**HSC 305, HSC 350 and HSC 380 require the completion of criminal background checks, immunizations, and CPR requirements according to School of Health Sciences Health Affairs policy. Instructor permission is required.

Additional Major Requirements (17 hours)

Course NameTermGrade

Select from the following (8 cr):

The 8 credit hours of coursework in PHGY fulfill the Natural Sciences requirement; the 8 credits in HSC do not fulfill the requirement.

PHGY 220 - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology I [SGR #6]
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisites:  “C” or better in a collegiate chemistry course or consent of instructor

Course corequisite: PHGY 220L

 


Credits: 4
PHGY 220L - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology Laboratory I [SGR #6]
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Course corequisite:  PHGY 220


Credits: 0
PHGY 230 - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology II [SGR #6]
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Course prerequisite:  PHGY 220 with “C” or better
Course corequisite:  PHGY 230L


Credits: 4
PHGY 230L - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology II Laboratory [SGR #6]
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Course corequisite:  PHGY 230


Credits: 0

Or

HSC 280 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Co-requisite: HSC 280L


Credits: 4
HSC 280L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Credits: 1
HSC 281 - Human Disease
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisite: HSC 280/280L Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology or PHGY 220/220L and PHGY 230/230L.


Credits: 3

 

Select one of the following for 3 credit hours:

For students opting to complete the Paramedics Specialization, select courses at the 300 or 400 level.

HSAD 325 - Gerontology & Long Term Care (C)
Credits: 3
HSC 325 - Global Health
Credits: 3
HSC 330 - Native People’s Health Care, Promotion and Policy
Credits: 3
NATV 330 - Native People’s Health Care, Promotion and Policy
Credits: 3
HSC 375 - The United States and Global Healthcare Systems
Credits: 3
HSC 400 - Clinical Analytics
Credits: 3

 

Select one of the following for 3 credit hours:

For students opting to complete the Paramedics Specialization, select courses at the 300 or 400 level.

ADS 412 - Alcohol and Drug Use in Diverse Populations
Credits: 3
ADS 415 - Native Americans and Substance Use and Abuse
Credits: 3
HSC 275 - Comparative Cultures, Theory and Leadership in Healthcare
Credits: 3
HSC 320 - Epidemiology
Credits: 3
HSC 475 - Process and Outcomes Evaluation
Credits: 3

 

Select one of the following for 3 credit hours:

For students opting to complete the Paramedics Specialization, select courses at the 300 or 400 level.

HSC 250 - Healthcare Terminology in the Clinical Setting
Credits: 3
HSC 370 - Computerized Medical Records Regulatory Compliance
Credits: 3
HSC 440 - Major Issues in Health and Human Services
Credits: 3
SPAN 120 - Medical Spanish I
Credits: 3
SPCM 440 - Health Communication (C)
Credits: 3

Note:

Please contact the School of Health Sciences (605-658-6500) if you have questions.

Paramedic Specialization (43 hours) Optional

The new specialization is optional, however, students wishing to add the specialization must:

  1. have instructor/Health Sciences permission due to the need for certification requirements (BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification)
  2. be admitted to the Sanford Paramedics Program

In order to meet the degree requirement of completing a minimum of 32 cr. hrs. at the 300 and 400 level, when presented with a choice of courses in the Health Sciences major, paramedic students must select upper-level coursework.

Course NameTermGrade
HSC 100 - Intro to Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

Co-Requisites: HSC 101, 102, 201, 205


Credits: 1
HSC 101 - EMS Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

Co-requisite: HSC 100, 102, 201, 205


Credits: 2
HSC 102 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinical I
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

Co-requisite: HSC 100, 101, 201, 205


Credits: 2
HSC 201 - Advanced Airway Management
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

Co-requisite: HSC 100, 101, 102, 205.


Credits: 2
HSC 205 - Patient Assessment
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: Instructor Permission (due to need for certification requirements: BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification and admission to the Sanford Paramedics Program).

Co-Requisites: HSC 100, 101, 102, 201.


Credits: 3
HSC 210 - EMS Pharmacology
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 205.
Co-requisite: HSC 210L, 211, 240, 240L


Credits: 2
HSC 210L - EMS Pharmacology Laboratory
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 205
Co-requisite: HSC 210, 211, 240, 240L.


Credits: 2
HSC 211 - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Clinical
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 205.
Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 240, 240L


Credits: 3
HSC 240 - Medical Emergencies I
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 205
Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 211, 240L


Credits: 2
HSC 240L - Medical Emergencies I Laboratory []
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 205
Co-requisite: HSC 210, 210L, 211, 240


Credits: 1
HSC 241 - Medical Emergencies II
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC240/240L
Co-requisite: HSC 241L, 244, 246


Credits: 2
HSC 241L - Medical Emergencies II Laboratory
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 240/240L.
Co-requisite: HSC 241, 244, 246


Credits: 1
HSC 244 - Cardiac Emergencies
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 240/240L
Co-requisite: HSC 241, 241L, 246


Credits: 3
HSC 246 - Emergency Medical Services Clinical III
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 240/240L
Co-requisite: HSC 241, 241L, 244


Credits: 2
HSC 254 - Trauma Emergencies
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 246
Co-requisite: HSC 254L, 264, 265


Credits: 3
HSC 254L - Trauma Laboratory
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 246
Co-requisite: HSC 254, 264, 265


Credits: 1
HSC 264 - Emergency Medical Services Clinical IV
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 246
Co-requisite: HSC 254, 254L, 265


Credits: 2
HSC 265 - Emergency Medical Services Operations
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 246
Co-requisite: HSC 254, 254L, 264


Credits: 3
HSC 270 - Paramedic Professional Development
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 265
Co-requisite: HSC 270L, HSC 296


Credits: 1
HSC 270L - Paramedic Professional Development Laboratory
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Pre-requisite: HSC 265
Co-requisite: HSC 270, HSC 296


Credits: 2
HSC 296 - Field Experience (C)
Prerequisites and Corequisites

Prerequisite: HSC 265
Co-requisites: HSC 270/270L


Credits: 3

Note:

  • Minimum of 30 credit hours must be taken from USD.
  • Maximum of 90 transfer credit hours may be applied to the degree.

Four-Year Program Guides and Costs

USD encourages students to take 15 credits per semester or 30 credits within the year in order to graduate in 4 years. To help students complete their academic degree program in four years, we provide a sample academic plan. Please work with your academic advisor to confirm your plan.

  • Health Sciences, B.S. No specialization 4-year plan guide 
  • Health Sciences, B.S.-Paramedic specialization 4-year plan guide 
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