Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Behavior Change, BS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Health Behavior Change Concentration
The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Behavior Change, BS is not currently accepting applications. Suspension of admissions effective Spring 2027. This program has been replaced by the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Behavior Change and Rehabilitation, BS.
Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (or I-Health) is a unique and innovative undergraduate program that reflects the trajectory of the healthcare industry. I-Health teaches students to look at health care more holistically and draw from the knowledge of several other fields to develop innovative new solutions to health-related problems. Graduates leave the program not only armed with a deep knowledge of biology and other sciences, but with the ability to comprehensively care for the whole person.
The Health & Behavior Change concentration will help students understand the interplay among personal traits, family contexts, social structures, and cultural factors that play a role in healthy lifestyles. This includes developing strategies to implement and evaluate interventions that foster constructive health behaviors.
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Health Behavior Change Concentration
Health Behavior Change 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 | |
fulfilled by HK 300 | ||
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
fulfilled by HK 208 and any other course approved as Humanities & the Arts | ||
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (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 300 | Health Behavior Theories and Applications | 4 |
| HK 341 | Health Behaviors and Obesity | 3 |
| HK 401 | Health Behavior and Technology | 3 |
| HK 482 | Counseling Techniques for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Concentration Electives (Choose at least 3 courses from the following): | 9 | |
| HK 340 | Social & Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| HK 342 | Health Behaviors and Cognition | 3 |
| HK 409 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HK 472 | Health and Kinesiology Study Abroad | 3 |
| HK 480 | Medical Aspects of Disability | 4 |
| HK 481 | Work and Disability | 2 |
| HK 484 | Psychosocial Aspects in Health and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| HK 485 | Assessment in the Rehabilitation Setting | 3 |
| CMN 462 | Health Communication in Relationships | 3 |
| or CMN 464 | Health Communication Campaigns | |
| SHS 352 | Hearing Health and Society | 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
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for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Health Behavior Change Concentration
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