SHP General Education Requirements for Solo Degrees
The School of Health Professions believes that there are essential areas of study that all of our Undergraduate students should experience before matriculating into the school. A sound foundation in the humanities, writing, information technology, and the sciences is needed to successfully navigate our professional curriculum.
Students contemplating applying to SHP for acceptance into one of our solo bachelor degrees must complete a minimum of 41 general education plus 19 prerequisite credits prior to the professional phase of the study.
Students may choose from a variety of courses within each of the categories below to satisfy the required credits for that area of study.
Being able to think critically, explore areas of inquiry, and understand the relationships between varied areas of study as applied to professional studies is necessary for successful future practice in the health professions.
General Education Categories
Writing and Communication
Classics
Communication
Comparative Literature
Discipline-Based Writing & Communication
English Composition I and II: REQUIRED
Media Studies
Medical Terminology
Speech/Public Speaking
Technical Writing
Writing Grant Proposals
Total: 9 Credits
Quantitative and Formal Reasoning
Algebra
Business
Calculus
Computer Science
Data – Information Technology
Economics
Financial Accounting/Financial Decision Making
Logic
Pre-Calculus
Research Methods
Statistics
Technology
Total: 6 Credits
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Languages
Literature
Media Studies
Music
Religion
Theatre
Total: 6 Credits
Natural Sciences
Anatomy & Phys 1 & 2
Animal Science
Biochemistry
Biology 1 & 2
Cell Biology
Chemistry 1 & 2 w/lab
Environmental Sciences
Geological Sciences
Human Physiology
Immunology
Microbiology
Nutritional Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Pathophysiology
Physics
Total: 8-12 Credits *
* Varies by program
Social Sciences and Historical Diversity
Anthropology
African/Asian/Jewish, etc. Studies
Civilization
Cultural Diversity
Ethics
Gender Studies
History
Labor Studies
Leadership
Philosophy
Psychology
Public Health
Sociology
Religion
Total: 6 Credits
History, Literature, & Contemporary Issues
Anthropology
Climate Change
Cultural Studies
Environmental Policies
Evolutionary Medicine
Family Communication
Gender Studies
Genetics
Globalization/Global Awareness
Health Administration
History (US, Europe, World, 21st Century, Religious)
Law
Literature
Politics
Public Policy
Religious Perspectives
Total: 6 Credits
Total Minimum = 41 credits
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