Health Studies Non-Professional Track 8-Semester Degree Plan
Arkansas State University- Jonesboro
Health Studies – Non-professional Track
Bachelor of Science
Suggested Curriculum 2026-27
Year 1 FALL Year 1 SPRING
ENGL 10103 Composition I ENGL 10203 Composition II
UNIV 11033 Making Connections SPCH 10003 Oral Communication
2 credits Electives 2 credits Electives
MATH 11003 College Algebra 3 credits Physical Science
BIOL 24003 Human A&P I 1 credit Physical Science lab
BIOL 24001 Human A&P I Lab 3 credits Social Science
Year 2 FALL Year 2 SPRING
PSYC 11003 Intro to Psychology HPMT 22102 Intro to US Healthcare
HPMT 22003 Medical Terminology HEAL 10003 Princ of Personal Health
SOCI 20103 Social Problems or DPEM 22233 HC Emergency Mgmt
SCWK 22233 Social Problems 3 credits US History or Government
DIET 22203 Basic Human Nutrition 3 credits Humanities
3 credits Fine Arts 1 credit Elective
Year 3 FALL Year 3 SPRING
HPMT 33403 Cultural Competence in HP HPMT 33783 Issues in Mental Health
HPMT 33103 Introduction to Disease HPMT 33343 Quality Improvement in HC
HPMT 33233 Preventive Health HPMT 33463 Intro to Pharmaceuticals
HPMT 33353 Public Health HPMT 33673 Critical Issues in Health
3 credits Elective 3 credits Elective
Year 4 FALL Year 4 SPRING
PHIL 33703 Ethics in Health Professions or 4 credits Electives
DPEM 33503 Prin of Disaster Management HPMT 44103 Patient Education
HPMT 44203 Chronic Illness HPMT 44443 Healthcare Management
HPMT 44303 Patient Safety MLSC 44202 Interpreting Lab Data
HPMT 33453 Healthcare Advocacy & Navigation HPMT 44543 Healthcare Service Delivery
3 credits Elective
Upon completion of the curriculum, the student is awarded a baccalaureate degree in Health Studies.