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

ENG 1003 Composition I ENG 1013 Composition II

UC 1013 Making Connections* 3 credits US History/Government

2 credits Electives 2 credits Electives

MATH 1023 College Algebra* 3 credits Physical Science

BIO 2203 Human A&P I 1 credit Physical Science lab

BIO 2201 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 HP 3783 Issues in Mental Health

PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology HP 3343 Quality Improvement in

HP 3353 Public Health Health Care

HP 3233 Preventive Health HP 3463 Intro to Pharmaceuticals

HP 3673 Critical Issues in Health

SCOM 1203 Oral Communication

Year 4 FALL Year 4 SPRING

PHIL 3713 Ethics in Health Professions or 4 credits Upper Division Electives

DPEM 3503 Prin of Disaster Management HP 4103 Patient Education

HP 4213 Chronic Illness HP 4443 Healthcare Management

HP 4323 Patient Safety CLS 4212 Interpreting Lab Data

HP 3453 Healthcare Advocacy & Navigation HP 4543 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.