Course variations

Course summary

This program's curriculum reflects the different educational goals and breadth of needs of the students enrolled in the program. The bachelor of science in health sciences can also be a baccalaureate completion program for associate degree allied health graduates. As health care shifts to outpatient and community settings, and more health promotion and health education, these graduates with their expanded professional role capability will be able to provide more effective care to the community. The curriculum includes completion of the USM Core curriculum requirements, the health sciences core requirements, and one track of study: health and wellness, exercise and nutrition, or health administration.

Program modules

The modules are: AMS 435 Introduction to Epidemiological Research, BIO 345 Pathophysiology, CON 280 Holistic Health I, CON 281 Holistic Health II, CON 283 Healing and Spirituality, CON 284 Botanical Therapies, CON 285 Perspectives on Animal-Assisted Therapy, CON 302 Pharmacology, CON 311 Psychosocial Intervention for Older Adults, CON 352 Nutrition for Physical Performance, CON 435 Death and Dying: Contemporary Issues, CON 440 International Health, CON 497 Substance Use and Abuse: Issues and Policies, EDU 210 Theoretical Foundations of Learning, ITS 300 Ergonomics/ Time Study, ITS 320 Occupational Safety and Health, CON 308 Professional Communication and Technology Utilization in Nursing and the Health Sciences, NUR 590 Therapeutic Touch, PSY 366 Drugs, Mind and Behavior, PSY 400 Health Psychology Institute, SPM 350 Health Promotion Programs, SPM 395 Health FitnessPracticum II, SPM 398 Independent Study, SPM 495 Clinical Internship.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have completed high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). The minimum college preparatory subjects are: English (4 units), Mathematics (3 units), Natural Science (2 units with a laboratory component), History/Social Science (2 units) and one unit of U.S. history. Students whose primary language is not English may be required to submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

University Of Southern Maine

Department name

College of Nursing and Health Professions, Department of Exercise, Health, and Sport Sciences