Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health & Aging, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health & Aging Concentration
The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health & Aging, BS is not currently accepting applications. Suspension of admissions effective Spring 2027. This program has been replaced with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Across the Lifespan, BS.
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences encourages students to examine today’s complex health issues from a variety of perspectives. This degree provides students with a holistic view of health that can be customized for their professional goals and needs. The curriculum is structured to provide students an excellent foundation that can lead to numerous professional and scientific health-based careers. Students may build a customized program addressing their specific interests within three concentration areas.
The concentration in Health & Aging emphasizes the health process across the lifespan with a particular focus on people from young adult to the end-of-life. It also provides opportunities to focus on specific aspects of aging, such as physical activity, nutrition, and communication processes.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health & Aging Concentration
Health and Aging Concentration
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
fulfilled by HK 208 and any other course approved as Humanities & the Arts | ||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
fulfilled by HK 271 | ||
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-10 | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HK 110 | Contemporary Health | 3 |
| HK 125 | Orientation to Health & Kinesiology | 1 |
| HK 154 | Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health | 3 |
| HK 171 | Survey of Interdisc Health | 1 |
| HK 201 | Health Sciences Research Methods | 3 |
| HK 208 | Introduction to Medical Ethics | 3 |
| HK 209 | Introduction to Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| HK 270 | Leadership in Health | 3 |
| HK 271 | Health Equity in the United States | 3 |
| HK 370 | Interdisciplinary Health Delivery and Early Field Work | 4 |
| HK 418 | Organization of Health Care | 3 |
| HK 470 | Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| HK 471 | Health Internship | 4 |
Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HK 262 | Motor Develop, Growth & Form | 3 |
| HK 404 | Gerontology | 3 |
| HK 459 | Physical Activity Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| HK 474 | Public Health Nutrition | 3 |
| Concentration Electives (Choose 3 courses from the following): | 9 | |
| HK 272 | Aging and Health Policy | 3 |
| HK 403 | Technology, Health, and Aging | 3 |
| HK 409 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HK 451 | Biology of Chronic Diseases | 3 |
| HK 472 | Health and Kinesiology Study Abroad | 3 |
| CMN 336 | Communicating in Families | 3 |
| EPSY 430 | Early Adolescent Development | 3 |
| HDFS 408 | Hospitalized Children | 3 |
| PSYC 361 | The Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| RST 316 | Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| SOCW 315 | Social Work Services for Older Adults | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Programs in Health and Kinesiology
Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- Community Health, BS
- Kinesiology, BS
- optional concentrations
- Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS
- Minors
- Joint Programs
Graduate Programs
- Majors
- Joint Programs
for the degree of Bachelor of Science Major in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health & Aging Concentration
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