# 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.