Health Sciences (B.S.)

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44 Major Hours, 120 Degree Hours

Departmental Requirements (27 hours)

HSC 110 - The Interprofessional Health Team 3 cr *
HSC 305 - Professional Communication and Relationship Centered Care 3 cr **
HSC 310 - Health Care Delivery 3 cr
HSC 315 - Introduction to Public Health 3 cr
HSC 350 - Principles of Health Care 3 cr **
HSC 360 - Technology in Care Delivery 3 cr
HSC 380 - Health Literacy and Culture Care 3 cr **
HSC 450 - Patient Safety - Quality Improvement 3 cr
HSC 460 - Leading Change 3 cr
*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)

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] 4 cr
PHGY 220L - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology Laboratory I [SGR #6] 0 cr
PHGY 230 - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology II [SGR #6] 4 cr
PHGY 230L - Human Anatomy and Integrated Physiology II Laboratory [SGR #6] 0 cr
Or
HSC 280 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
HSC 280L - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1 cr
HSC 281 - Human Disease 3 cr
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) 3 cr
HSC 325 - Global Health 3 cr
HSC 330 - Native People’s Health Care, Promotion and Policy 3 cr
NATV 330 - Native People’s Health Care, Promotion and Policy 3 cr
HSC 375 - The United States and Global Healthcare Systems 3 cr
HSC 400 - Clinical Analytics 3 cr
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 - Substance Use and Addiction in Diverse Populations 3 cr
ADS 415 - Native Americans & Substance Use & Addiction 3 cr
HSC 275 - Comparative Cultures, Theory and Leadership in Healthcare 3 cr
HSC 320 - Introduction to Epidemiology 3 cr
HSC 475 - Process and Outcomes Evaluation 3 cr
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 3 cr
HSC 370 - Computerized Medical Records Regulatory Compliance 3 cr
HSC 440 - Major Issues in Health and Human Services 3 cr
SPAN 120 - Medical Spanish I 3 cr
SPCM 440 - Health Communication (C) 3 cr

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:

have instructor/Health Sciences permission due to the need for certification requirements (BLS for healthcare provider and EMT-B certification)
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.

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.