LIU Brooklyn’s Health Science bachelor’s degree program, which is part of the School of Health Professions, offers a flexible and multifaceted curriculum that is grounded in science, health care, and wellness. A primary goal of the major is to prepare students for professional health careers in physical therapy, public health, respiratory care, nursing, medicine, and other areas.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Science features:
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
HS 300 | Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
HS 325 | Current Issues in Urban Health | 3 |
HS 340 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
HS 355 | Diversity and Health Disparities | 3 |
HS 410 | Healthcare Organizations and Delivery | 3 |
HS 430 | Research in the Health Professions | 3 |
HS 460 | Ethical and Legal Aspects of Health Care | 3 |
HS 471 | Health Program Planning | 3 |
HS 490 | Practicum | 3 |
Course # | Course Name | Credits |
Required Core Courses | ||
English Composition | ||
ENG 16/ ENG 16C | English Composition | 3 |
English Literature Select one (1) course from the following: |
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ENG 61 | European Literatures I | 3 |
ENG 62 | European Literatures II | 3 |
ENG 63 | American Literatures | 3 |
ENG 64 | Global Literatures | 3 |
History Select one (1) course from the following: |
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HIS 1 | Perspectives in Pre-modern World History | 3 |
HIS 2 | Perspectives in Modern World History | 3 |
Philosophy | ||
PHI 60 | Philosophical Explorations | 3 |
Speech | ||
SPE 3 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Mathematics Select one (1) course from the following, unless major requirements list specific Math courses: |
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MTH 15 | Math Tools and Their Use | 4 |
MTH 16 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
Science Lab-Based Course Select one (1) course from the following: |
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BIO | Biology | 4 |
CHM | Chemistry | 4 |
PHY | Physics | 4 |
Foreign Language Select one (1) course from the following: |
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SPA 11 | Introductory Spanish I | 3 |
SPA 12 | Introductory Spanish II | 3 |
ITL 11 | Introductory Italian I | 3 |
ITL 12 | Introductory Italian II | 3 |
FRE 11 | Introductory French I | 3 |
FRE 12 | Introductory French II | 3 |
Visual and Performing Arts Select one (1) course from the following: |
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ART 61 | Introduction to Visual Art | 3 |
DNC 61 | Dance Through Time | 3 |
JOU 61 | Journalism, Social Media, and You | 3 |
MA 61 | Media Arts and Technology | 3 |
MUS 61 | Music and Culture | 3 |
THE 61 | The Theatrical Vision | 3 |
Social Sciences I Select any introductory course from the following: |
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Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 3 | |
Social Sciences II Select any introductory course from the following: |
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Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology | 3 |
Credit Requirements | |
Total Major Requirement Credits | |
Elective Major Credits | |
Total Elective Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits | 27-28 |
Total Core Requirement Credits | 34-35 |
Total Degree Credits | 120 |
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