Courses & Curriculum

With Chatham's Bachelor of Science in Health & Wellness degree, students acquire the skills necessary to excel in a variety of healthcare careers. See the table below for an example of the curriculum progression.

The below shows an example of a degree progression and schedule for a full-time student. This is for representative purposes only. Students' degree progression is determined by their concentrations, start dates, and other choices in conjunction with an academic advisor. 

Year One

FALL SPRING
ENG 105—Writing Seminar (3) HSC 240—Fundamentals of Global & Public Health (3)
SDE 101—Strategies for Success (1) Math/Statistics (3)
HSC 100—Introduction to Health Professions (1) Gen Ed Breadth Course, Arts (3)
Gen Ed Breadth Course, Social (3) Gen Ed Breadth Course, Humanities (3)
Gen Ed Breadth Course, Science with Lab (4) Gen Ed Depth Course, Psychopathology or Bioethics (3) 
HSC 110—Foundations of Health and Wellness (3)  
15 credits 15 credits

 

Year Two

FALL SPRING
BIO 116—Anatomy & Physiology I (4) BIO 117—Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
HSC 340—Principles of Interprofessional Healthcare (3) HSC 310—Health Determinant, Inequities, and Disparities (3)
HSC 330—Aging and Health (3) Mission Course 2 (3)
EXS 123—Basics of Nutrition (3) Gen Ed Depth (3)
Mission Course 1 (3) Elective (3)
16 credits 16 credits

 

Year Three

FALL SPRING
HSC 450—Health Education and Health Promotion (3) HSC 220—Health Coaching (3)
HSC 350W—Research & Methods for Health Pros (3) HSC 410W—Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare (3)
HSC 420—Patient Safety and Quality (3) HSC 320—Disability and Society (3)
EXS 252—Exercise & Nutrition (3) HSC 360—Sustainability and Human Health (3)
Mission Course 3 (3) Elective (3)
INT-HSC 300—Internship A (1) INT-HSC 300—Internship B (1) 
16 credits 16 credits

 

Year Four

FALL SPRING
HSC 430—Community Health (3) HSC 490—Integrative Capstone Seminar (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
Elective (3) Elective (3)
Elective (3)  Elective (3)
15 credits 15 credits

Please note that the above example of a degree progression is for representative purposes only. Students' degree progression is determined by their concentrations, start dates, and other choices in conjunction with an academic advisor.