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May 28, 2025
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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health and Human Sciences, B.S.
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 Return to: Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
The Health and Human Sciences major offers specialized programs to provide prerequisite training for graduate programs or careers in such fields as: nursing; physical and occupational therapy; public health and epidemiology; physician assistant; exercise science; and other allied health professions.
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Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate basic understanding and appreciation of the human body’s relationship to health and wellness through science, theory and application.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills necessary to explain to others effectively and accurately about human health and wellness in a variety of organizational and institutional settings.
- Students will demonstrate critical-thinking skills and the ability to access and critically evaluate relevant health information and resources.
- Students will demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to work cooperatively with diverse individuals and groups on issues related to the human condition.
- Students will demonstrate basic understanding and appreciation of cultural, philosophical and professional considerations related to health and wellness.
- Students will demonstrate a world view that integrates spiritual and ethical values with their vocational calling.
- Students will have clear career goals and demonstrate practical preparation for their career.
Current LMU Students Interested in Transferring to the Department of Health and Human Sciences
Students who are currently enrolled in another major at LMU, but are interested in changing their major to HHSC are encouraged to apply during their first year at LMU. Students are asked to state their interest in HHSC by completing an application available from the department chair. In addition, students will need to complete HHSC 155, 156, 190 and 230 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) all in residence at LMU and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Attainment of minimum requirements may not always be sufficient to secure approval of transfer request. The evaluation process will take place during the Fall and Spring semesters with students being informed once the evaluation process has been completed. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health and Human Sciences
The Health and Human Sciences major offers specialized programs to provide prerequisite training for graduate programs or careers in such fields as: nursing; physical and occupational therapy; public health and epidemiology; physician assistant; exercise science; and other allied health professions. Lower Division Requirements:
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In order to graduate a student must have a C(2.0) GPA or better. In order to take upper division science courses, a student must have a C(2.0) average in lower division science courses and a C(2.0) or better in all HHSC courses and PSYC 100. Upper Division Requirements:
Students need to choose a minimum of 1 course from each category listed below. 3 labs must be completed (a combination of Upper and Lower Extremities & Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation count as lab equivalents). A total of 27 of upper division HHSC semester hours must be completed. Including 3 semester hours of Internship. Students are required to take at least one of the following Psychology courses: or . A student must have a C (2.0) average in upper division science courses. Health Management & Policy Courses
Health & Wellness Courses
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* indicates courses yet to be offered. B.S. Degree in Health and Human Sciences
(127 S.H.) Spring Semester
- UD HHSC 300 level HHSC with Lab 4 semester hours
- UD HHSC 300 level HHSC 3 semester hours
- HHSC 495 Allied Health Internship 1 TO 4 semester hours (3 semester hours required)
- Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
- UD Core UD University Core 3 semester hours
Fall Semester
- UD HHSC 400 level HHSC with Lab 4 semester hours
- UD HHSC 300 level HHSC 3 semester hours
- Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
- University Core 3 semester hours
- University Core 3 semester hours
Spring Semester
- UD HHSC 400 level HHSC 3 semester hours
- UD HHSC 400 level HHSC 3 semester hours
- Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
- University Core 3 semester hours
- University Core 3 semester hours
Total: 127 semester hours
The proper sequence of the University Core courses should be discussed with the student’s advisor. The course sequence in Mathematics depends on the results of the Mathematics Placement Examination. |
Return to: Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering
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