Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
BEGINNING FALL 2025
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities? The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Albany State University is designed to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare and related fields.
Why Choose Albany State University for Health Sciences?
At Albany State University, we offer a comprehensive curriculum that combines rigorous academic training with hands-on experience. Our Health Sciences program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in various health-related careers or to pursue advanced studies in medicine, public health, healthcare administration, and more.
Program Highlights
- Diverse Career Pathways: Whether you're interested in clinical work, healthcare management, public health, or health education, this degree opens doors to multiple career paths in the ever-growing healthcare industry.
- Experienced Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty who are experts in their fields and are dedicated to student success.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Take advantage of our simulation center, modern labs and resources designed to provide practical, hands-on experience.
- Community Engagement: Engage with local communities through service-learning opportunities, health education initiatives, and internships that prepare you for real-world health challenges.
- Flexible Learning Options: We offer both traditional and online courses to accommodate a variety of learning styles and schedules.
Career Opportunities
- Public Health
- Community Health
- Environmental Health
- Health Education and Promotion
- Healthcare Administration
- Clinical and Laboratory Sciences
- Clinical Management
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Health Educator
Get Started on Your Health Sciences Journey!
At Albany State University, we are committed to helping you achieve your academic and professional goals. Explore our program, meet our dedicated faculty, and become part of a community that’s focused on transforming healthcare.
For more information on admissions and program details, contact our health sciences office or the ASU admissions office.
Program of Study
| Area/Course Name | Hours | |
| Area A1: Communication Skills* | 6 hours | |
| ENGL 1101: English Composition I; OR ENGL 1101H: English Composition I Honors |
3 | |
| ENGL 1102: English Composition II; OR ENGL 1102H: English Composition II Honors |
3 | |
| * Minimum grade of "C" required in Area A courses. | ||
| Area A2: Quantitative Skills | 3 hours | |
| Math Elective (choose ONE) |
MATH 1001: Quantitative Reasoning; OR MATH 1111: College Algebra I; OR MATH 1112: College Trigonometry; OR MATH 1113: Pre-Calculus; OR MATH 1211: Calculus I (1 extra credit in Area F) |
3 |
| Area B: Institution Options | 5 hours | |
| Institutional Elective (choose ONE) |
COMM 1000: Cultural Diversity in Communication; OR HIST 1002: Intro to African Diaspora; OR POLS 1105: Current World Problems |
2 |
| Communication Elective (choose ONE) |
COMM 1100: Human Communication; OR COMM 1110: Public Speaking |
3 |
| Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 hours | |
| Literature Elective (choose ONE) |
ENGL 2111: World Literature I; OR ENGL 2111H: World Literature I Honors; OR ENGL 2112: World Literature II; OR ENGL 2112H: World Literature II Honors; OR ENGL 2121: Survey of British Literature I; OR ENGL 2122: Survey of British Literature II; OR ENGL 2131: American Literature I; OR ENGL 2132: American Literature II; OR ENGL 2141: African-American Literature I; OR ENGL 2142: African-American Literature II |
3 |
| Fine Arts Elective (choose ONE) |
ARTS 1100: Art Appreciation; OR MUSC 1100: Music Appreciation; OR THEA 1100: Theater Appreciation; OR FREN 1001: Elementary French I; OR FREN 1002: Elementary French II; OR FREN 2001: Intermediate French I; OR FREN 2002: Intermediate French II; OR LATN 1001: Elementary Latin I; OR LATN 1002: Elementary Latin II; OR LATN 2001: Intermediate Latin I; OR LATN 2002: Intermediate Latin II; OR JAPN 1001: Introduction to Japanese I; OR JAPN 1002: Introduction to Japanese II; OR JAPN 2001: Intermediate Japanese I; OR JAPN 2002: Intermediate Japanese II; OR SPAN 1001: Elementary Spanish I; OR SPAN 1002: Elementary Spanish II; OR SPAN 2001: Intermediate Spanish I; OR SPAN 2002: Intermediate Spanish II |
3 |
| Area D: Science, Math, Technology (choose ONE science SEQUENCE below) | 11 hours | |
| Science Sequence Elective (choose ONE SEQUENCE) |
BIOL 1111K AND BIOL 1112K: Intro to Biological Sciences sequence; OR BIOL 2107K AND BIOL 2108K: Principles of Biology sequence; OR CHEM 1151K AND CHEM 1152K: Survey of Chemistry sequence; OR CHEM 1211K AND CHEM 1212K: Principles of Chemistry sequence; OR PHYS 1111K AND PHYS 1112K: Introductory Physics sequence; OR PHYS 2211K AND PHYS 2212K: Principles of Physics sequence |
8 |
| Math/Technology Elective (choose ONE) |
CSCI 1300: Intro to Computer Science; OR MATH 1113: Pre-Calculus; OR MATH 1211: Calculus I (1 credit in Area F); OR MATH 2212: Calculus II (1 credit in Area F); OR MATH 2213: Calculus III (1 credit in Area F); OR MATH 2411: Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| Area E: Social Sciences | 12 hours | |
| POLS 1101: American Government | 3 | |
| History Elective (choose ONE) |
HIST 1111: Survey of World History I; OR HIST 1112: Survey of World History II; OR HIST 2111: Survey of US History I; OR HIST 2112: Survey of US History II |
3 |
| Social Science Electives (choose TWO) |
ECON 2105: Principles of Macroeconomics; GEOG 1101: Intro to Human Geography; HIST 1111: Survey of World History I; HIST 1112: Survey of World History II; HIST 2111: Survey of US History I; HIST 2112: Survey of US History II; POLS 2101: Introduction to Political Science; PSYC 1101: General Psychology; SOCI 1101: Introduction to Sociology; SOCI 2031: Introduction to Anthropology |
6 |
| Above the Core | 3 hours | |
| ASU 1101: First Year Experience - Pathways to Success | 1 | |
| * HEDP/WELL XXXX: Health/Wellness Requirement I | 1 to 2 | |
| * HEDP/WELL XXXX: Health/Wellness Requirement II (if needed) | 0 to 1 | |
| * The Health & Wellness Requirement may be fulfilled by taking one (1) 2-credit-hour health or wellness course OR two (2) 1-credit-hour health or wellness activity courses | ||
| Area F: Courses Related to Major | 2 hours | |
| ALHE 1120: Medical Terminology | 2 | |
| Area G: Professional Nursing Courses | 60 hours | |
| HSCI 3300: Cultural Diversity in Healthcare | 3 | |
| HSCI 4100: Impacts of Substance Abuse Across Communities | 3 | |
| HSCI 4110: Interdisciplinary Care | 3 | |
| MGHC 3120: Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 | |
| Major-Related Electives (choose FOUR) | HSCI 3310: Current Topics in Healthcare; HSCI 3320: Healthcare Informatics & Technology; HSCI 3330: Introduction to Global Health; HSCI 3340: Personal Challenges in Healthcare; HSCI 4120: Communication and Cultural Competency; HSCI 4130: Management & Leadership in Healthcare; HSCI 4140: Capstone in Health Sciences MGHC 3220: Research in Health/Biostatistics; MGHC 4410: Financial Management in Healthcare; MGHC 4421: Insurance for Healthcare |
12 |
| Advisor-Guided Electives | Consult with your advisor | 21 |
| CHOOSE ONE CONCENTRATION | 15 hours | |
| Health Services Management | HSCI 4130: Management and Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSCI ####: Elective | 3 | |
| HSCI ####: Elective | 3 | |
| MGHC 3110: Intro to Healthcare Organizations | 3 | |
| MGHC 3411: Quality Management in Healthcare | 3 | |
| Community Health | HSCI 3350: Introduction to Community Health | 3 |
| HSCI 3360: Consumer Health | 3 | |
| HSCI ####: Elective | 3 | |
| HSCI ####: Elective | 3 | |
| MGHC 3310: Chronic Diseases | 3 | |
Contact Us
- Phone: (229) 500-2239
- Email: healthsciences@asurams.edu