Program: Health Science Major (MAP) - Muskingum University

Apr 05, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

The Health Science major is designed for allied health professionals with an Associate of Science (AS) degree who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in preparation for attending a science-based graduate program.

The major focuses primarily on the physical and natural sciences. Although students from a variety of allied health backgrounds select this major, most are preparing to attend graduate programs in Physician Assistant, Pathologist Assistant, Radiologist Assistant, Master in Occupational Therapy or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy

Major Requirements: (30 Semester Hours)

Health Science Core Requirements: (12 Credit Hours)

HLSC 301 - The American Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 304 - Statistics for the Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 307 - Health Communication and Promotion Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 495 - Seminar in Health Science Credit Hours: 3

Foundational Core Requirements: (9 Credit Hours)

HLSC 305 - Health Informatics Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 346 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 376 - Pathophysiology II Credit Hours: 3

Health Science Electives: (9 Credit Hours)

Choose Four of the Following:

BIOL 305 - Human Genetics Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 333 - Motor Learning and Performance Credit Hours: 3
EXSC 336 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 330 - The Human Body: Structure and Function Credit Hours: 3
HLSC 331 - Nutrition and Health Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 363 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
HLAD 406 - Legal Issues in Healthcare Credit Hours: 3

Customize Your Curriculum Plan

MAP majors are designed to accomodate the demands of your career and personal life. Most courses are offered multiple times per year within four 10-week terms. This allows you to:

Adjust your course load: take only 1 or up to 4 courses each term
Choose the pace at which you will complete your program: take courses in just one term each year,or in all 4
Customized dual majors and or/minors: Your Health-Related Program Advisor will help you create a curriculum plan to meet your career goals

For additional information, contact Jennifer Baird, Allied Health Programs Advisor, at jbaird@muskingum.edu or 740-826-6151

For a complete listing of MAP requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Muskingum Adult Program Guidebook(pdf).

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