Health Studies Professional Track 8-Semester Degree Plan

Arkansas State University- Jonesboro

Health Studies – 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*                         3 credits             US History/Government

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             Computer class (AAS-req)

 

Year 2 FALL                                                                Year 2 SPRING

Completion of professional AAS degree (e.g. PTA, OTA, Paramedic, etc.) – 38 cr. hrs.

                                                                                

Year 3 FALL                                                                Year 3 SPRING

6 credits           Fine Arts/Humanities                          HPMT 33783     Issues in Mental Health

PSYC 11003    Introduction to Psychology                 HPMT 33343     Quality Improvement in

HPMT 33353   Public Health                                                                 Health Care

HPMT 33233   Preventive Health                               HPMT 33463     Intro to Pharmaceuticals

                                                                                   HPMT 33673     Critical Issues in Health

                                                                                   SPCH 10003      Oral Communication 

                                                                                   

Year 4 FALL                                                                Year 4 SPRING

PHIL 33703      Ethics in Health Professions or         4 credits             Upper Division 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          Social Science                                               

 

Upon completion of the curriculum, the student is awarded a baccalaureate degree in Health Studies. 

 

*Specific Making Connections and Math general education courses may be required by the professional AAS degree chosen.