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Health Sciences (B.S.)

This undergraduate program, grounded in the Liberal Arts Core of the university, provides students resources for developing professional skills in exercise testing, physical activity leadership, health and fitness assessment, exercise programming, wellness coaching and health promotion. Graduates are prepared for beginning administrative, supervisory, and leadership positions in commercial and community health and athletic clubs, in corporate fitness and wellness programs, and for graduate study in health education, exercise science, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, physical therapy and public health. In addition, qualified students may apply for an accelerated B.S. to M.S. program in health education and promotion.

Students will choose from three emphasis areas: health promotion, pre-physical therapy, or pre-professional.

Students completing the baccalaureate degree in Marymount’s health sciences programs are prepared to apply for health fitness specialist (HFS) or Personal Trainer certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to

  • demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to function as competent entry-level professionals in the health/fitness industry as determined by the ACSM or to attend graduate school (physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic) if they desire;
  • acquire and demonstrate competence in using technology-based and non-technology-based equipment, industry tools/inventories, and/or other practical "hands-on" applications pertaining to health both in the classroom and at off-campus settings as determined by the ACSM;
  • demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and/or counsel individuals regarding lifestyle modification;
  • successfully respond in a rational, sensitive, and critical thinking manner about values and ethics in the health and wellness field;
  • demonstrate an ability to use technology in the classroom, in designing and evaluating health promotion programs, and/or in the clinical setting; and
  • gather, evaluate, and utilize appropriate information to address the health needs/concerns of individuals or groups.
Health Promotion Emphasis

This emphasis area is based upon recommendations of the ACSM.

Students taking this emphasis are strongly encouraged to pursue an interdisciplinary minor in public health (see public health minor) and should consult an advisor for more information.

Internship Prerequisites: A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better; a grade of C- or better in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410 and HPR 415; and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.

Internship Requirements: When other requirements are completed, and minimum grade requirements are met, the student completes a 150-hour, 3-credit internship.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410, and HPR 415.

Degree Requirements — Health Sciences (Health Promotion Emphasis)

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

BIO 151 General Biology I

BIO 161L General Biology I Lab

BIO 152 General Biology II

BIO 152L General Biology II Lab

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology

HPR 225 Health Psychology

HPR 230 Community Health

HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology or HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health

HPR 400 Internship

HPR 406 Stress Management

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

Sample Degree Plan — Health Sciences (Health Promotion Emphasis)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

BIO 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)§ *

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

BIO 152 General Biology II §

BIO 152L General Biology II Lab

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Mathematics (MT core course)*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

One (1) elective

Year Two — Fall

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

HPR 225 Health Psychology § *

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Spring

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §

HPR 230 Community Health §

HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology § or elective

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

Year Three — Fall

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management § *

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture (GP) course § *

One (1) health and human performance activity elective §

One (1) Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

One (1) elective

Year Three — Spring

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training §

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §

CMD 300 Report Writing*

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Year Four — Fall

HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health § or elective

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Four — Spring

HPR 400 Internship § *

HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-2 core course) § *

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *

One (1) elective

Health sciences majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way. All majors must take HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management and HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance. Majors must take either CMD 300 Report Writing or an additional WI course from the Liberal Arts Core or as a university elective.

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis

This emphasis area is intended for those interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy and includes coursework in biology and the physical sciences.

Internship Prerequisites: A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better; a grade of C- or better in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, and HPR 410; and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.

Internship Requirements: When other requirements are completed, and minimum grade requirements are met, the student is placed in a 150-hour, 3-credit internship.

Minimum Grade Requirement: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in BIO 151, BIO 151L, BIO 152, BIO 152L, BIO 161, BIO 161L, BIO 162, BIO 162L, HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, HPR 410, and HPR 415.

Degree Requirements — Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis)

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

BIO 151 General Biology I

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

BIO 152 General Biology II

BIO 152L General Biology Lab II

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

CHM 151 Principles of Chemistry I

CHM 151L Principles of Chemistry I Lab

CHM 152 Principles of Chemistry II

CHM 152L Principles of Chemistry II Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology

HPR 225 Health Psychology

HPR 230 Community Health

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health

HPR 400 Internship

HPR 406 Stress Management

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance

MA 132 Statistical Analysis

MA 181 Calculus, or MA 171 Calculus with Precalculus A and MA 172 Calculus with
Precalculus B

PHYS 271 General Physics I

PHYS 271L General Physics I Lab

PHYS 272 General Physics II

PHYS 272L General Physics II Lab

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

Sample Degree Plan — Health Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

BIO 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

BIO 152 General Biology II §

BIO 152L General Biology II Lab

HPR 230 Community Health §

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Fall

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

HPR 225 Health Psychology § *

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture

Global Perspectives (GP) course § *

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Year Two — Spring

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §

MA 132 Statistical Analysis (MT core course) § *

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

Year Three — Fall

CHM 151 Principles of Chemistry I §

CHM 151L Principles of Chemistry I Lab

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management § *

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *

MA 181 Calculus § or MA 171 Calculus with Precalulus A §

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Year Three — Spring

CHM 152 Principles of Chemistry II §

CHM 152L Principles of Chemistry II Lab

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training §

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §

HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-2 core course) § *

MA 172 Calculus with Precalculus B§c(if MA 171 was taken)

Year Four — Fall

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §

PHYS 271 General Physics I §

PHYS 271L General Physics I Lab

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Four — Spring

HPR 400 Internship § *

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *

PHYS 272 General Physics II §

PHYS 272L General Physics II Lab

CMD 300 Report Writing*

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Health sciences majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way. All majors must take HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management and HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance. Majors must take either CMD 300 Report Writing or an additional WI course from the Liberal Arts Core or as a university elective.

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

Pre-Professional Emphasis

This Health Sciences (HS) Program emphasis area is intended for those interested in pursuing advanced study in a health sciences related professional field such as the Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) or Athletic Training (AT), or the Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine (DCM). While undertaking the HS promotion emphasis, students additionally work with an advisor in the Department of Health and Human Performance to satisfy the necessary college/university prerequisite coursework needed to apply for advanced academic preparation in OT, AT, and DCM.

Pre-Occupational Therapy: Suggested prerequisite courses include statistics, anatomy and physiology I and II, human growth and development, abnormal psychology, medical terminology, and general psychology.

Pre-Athletic Training: Suggested prerequisite courses include statistics, anatomy and physiology I and II, biology I and II, exercise science, physics I, college math or statistics, English, social sciences, and nutrition.

Pre-Chiropractic Medicine: Suggested prerequisite materials include a health sciences degree with coursework in English, psychology, social sciences, biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, kinesiology, statistics, and exercise physiology.

Internship Prerequisites: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, a grade of C- or better in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, and HPR 410, and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.

Internship Requirements: When other requirements are completed, and minimum grade requirements are met, the student is placed in a 150-hour, 3-credit internship.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 410, HPR 415, BIO 151, BIO 152, BIO 161, and BIO 162.

Degree Requirements - Health Sciences (Pre-Professional Emphasis)

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

BIO 151 General Biology I

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

BIO 152 General Biology II

BIO 152L General Biology II Lab

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology

HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health or HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology

HPR 225 Health Psychology

HPR 230 Community Health

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health

HPR 400 Internship

HPR 406 Stress Management

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance

HPR activity elective

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

Sample Degree Plan - Health Sciences (Pre-Professional Emphasis)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor when making course selections. Total credits may exceed 120 and some summer coursework may be required to meet all degree and pre-professional requirements

Year One — Fall

BIO 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

BIO 152 General Biology II §

BIO 152L General Biology II Lab

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Mathematics (MT) core course or pre-professional prerequisite mathematics requirement*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

One (1) elective or pre-professional course

Year Two — Fall

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

HPR 225 Health Psychology § *

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §

Year Two — Spring

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §

HPR 230 Community Health

HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology or pre-professional course

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

Year Three — Fall

HPR 301 Health/Fitness Program Management § *

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture (GP)*

Health and Human Performance activity elective

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

One (1) elective or pre-professional course

Year Three — Spring

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §

CMD 300 Report Writing*

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course8

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training

Year Four — Fall

HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health or Pre-Professional Course

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §

Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Four — Spring

HPR 400 Internship § *

HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-1 core course)*

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *

One (1) elective or pre-professional course

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

The Combined B.S./M.S. Program in Health Education and Promotion

This dual program allows advanced students to complete a B.S. in health sciences and an M.S. in health education and promotion in five years.

Admission Requirements: In addition to meeting universitywide undergraduate admission requirements, undergraduate students with a major in health sciences must have the following prerequisites to apply:

  • 93 undergraduate credits completed (typically at the end of the junior year)
  • completion of all undergraduate health sciences course requirements for the major (28 credits) except HPR 340, HPR 406, HPR 410, and HPR 415
  • minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • minimum GPA in the major of 3.5
  • two recommendation letters (one of which must be from a health and human performance advisor)

Qualified students will take graduate health education and promotion courses during their senior year. These students are automatically admitted to the M.S. program at the end of their senior year, typically after completing a total of 120 undergraduate and graduate credits while maintaining the required GPAs. The GRE and interview are waived. Students complete 36 graduate credits in their fourth and fifth years of study to complete the M.S. in health education and promotion. Please see the university’s Graduate Catalog for details on the M.S. in health education and promotion program as well as graduate academic policies and course descriptions.

Graduate Student Status: Upon satisfactory completion of HPR 501, HPR 520, HPR 540, HPR 555, and the awarding of the B.S. degree in health sciences, the student attains full admission to the M.S. program and is subject to all graduate student policies and procedures.

Program Requirements — Health Sciences/Health Education and Promotion (B.S./M.S.)

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details.

B.S./M.S. Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

BIO 151 General Biology I

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

BIO 152 General Biology II

BIO 152 General Biology II Lab

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology

HPR 225 Health Psychology

HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology or HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health

HPR 406 Stress Management

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance

HPR 500 Exercise Physiology or HPR 534 Topics in Nutrition and Weight Measurement

HPR 501 Foundations of Health Education

HPR 502 Introduction to Public Health and Preventive Medicine

HPR 520 Epidemiology

HPR 540 Designing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs

HPR 555 Health Communication

HPR 598 Internship

One (1) health and human performance activity elective

HPR 591 Methods in Health Education

Six (6) credits in 500-level health and human performance electives

Six (6) credits in other 500-level electives

One of these courses satisfies a requirement for the M.S. in health education and promotion.

Sample Degree Plan — Health Sciences/Health Education and Promotion (B.S./M.S.)

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

BIO 151 General Biology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 151L General Biology I Lab

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise §

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

BIO 152 General Biology II §

BIO 152L General Biology II Lab

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology §

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Mathematics (MT) core course*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Fall

BIO 161 Anatomy and Physiology I (NS core course) § *

BIO 161L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

HPR 260 Introduction to Sports Medicine §

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

One (1) elective

Year Two — Spring

BIO 162 Anatomy and Physiology II §

BIO 162L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Introductory History (HI-1) core course*

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

HPR 240 Principles of Epidemiology § † or elective

Year Three — Fall

HPR 225 Health Psychology § *

HPR 215 Introduction to Public Health § † or elective

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment § *

HPR 308 Global Health and Culture

Global Perspectives (GP) course

One (1) health and human performance activity elective §

One (1) Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core courses*

Year Three — Spring

CMD 300 Report Writing *

HPR 300 Essentials of Personal Training §

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs §

One (1) Fine Arts (FNA), Advanced History (HI-2), or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Three — Summer

One (1) elective

Year Four — Fall

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health §

HPR 410 Anatomical Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Physiology §

HPR 501 Foundations of Health Education §

HPR 540 Designing and Evaluating Health Promotion Programs §

Year Four — Spring

HPR 406 Stress Management (SS-2 core course) § *

HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance § *

HPR 520 Epidemiology §

HPR 555 Health Communication §

Year Four — Summer

HPR 502 Introduction to Public Health §

One (1) health and human performance or other graduate elective §

Year Five — Fall

Two (2) health and human performance or other graduate electives §

HPR 591 Research Methods in Health Education

NU 591 Health Care Research §

Year Five — Spring

One (1) health and human performance or other graduate elective §

HPR 500 Exercise Physiology § or HPR 534 Topics in Nutrition and Weight Management § †

HPR 598 Internship § *

Health sciences majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way. All majors must take HPR 301 Health /Fitness Program Management and HPR 415 Applications in Human Performance. Majors must take either CMD 300 Report Writing or an additional WI course from the Liberal Arts Core or as a university elective.

§ Requirement for the major and/or graduate degree

Satisfies a requirement for the M.S. in health education and promotion

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

Health Sciences (Minor)

Admission Requirement: Students who are in good academic standing at the end of the freshman year may declare a minor in health sciences, health promotion emphasis.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all courses applied to the minor.

Minor Requirements

HPR 201 Introduction to Health and Exercise Science

HPR 202 Exercise Physiology

HPR 302 Fitness and Health Assessment

HPR 304 Developing Physical Training Programs

HPR 340 Nutrition for Optimal Health

Three (3) credits in HPR electives

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EN 090 Introduction to College Reading

EN 100 Introduction to College Writing

EN 101 Composition I

EN 102 Composition II

EN 150 Introduction to American Sign Language

EN 200 Elements of Literary Study

EN 201 World Literature: The Ancient World

EN 202 World Literature: The Middle Ages

EN 203 World Literature: Renaissance through Enlightenment

EN 204 World Literature: Romanticism through Post-Modernism

EN 205 American Literature I

EN 206 American Literature II

EN 207 Theater History

EN 211 Principles of Language

EN 212 Topics in Acting

EN 220 The Movie or the Book? Narrative Adaptation in the Cinema

EN 225 Literary Superheroes

EN 227 Short Fiction

EN 230 American Multicultural Literature

EN 240 Introduction to Visual and Cultural Studies

EN 250 Introduction to Shakespeare and Elizabethan Literature in London

EN 270 Approaches to Creative Writing

EN 280 Perspectives on Language Acquisition

EN 290 Literary Theory and Practice

EN 301 The Writing Process: Theory and Practice

EN 303 Literary Nonfiction

EN 305 Topics in Creative Writing

EN 308 Style and Revision

EN 321 Modern Drama

EN 322 19th-Century British Poets

EN 323 Modern Poetry

EN 330 Chaucer and the Courtly Love Tradition

EN 340 Major Women Writers

EN 350 The American Dream

EN 351 Literature of Childhood and Adolescence

EN 355 Shakespeare

EN 357 Topics in Literature Before 1800

EN 385 Approaches to Teaching Secondary English

EN 400 Internship

EN 421 Project

EN 424 Senior Seminar

EN 426 Studies in the Novel

EN 428 Studies in Contemporary Literature

EN 429 Topics in Performance

EN 433 Research

EN 490 Major Author(s)

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