Health Studies (HLST), BS

Liberal Arts: 50 hours

All majors at Harding are required 53 hours in the Liberal Arts. The biology requirement is counted in the hours required for the major.

• ART 1010 - Art Appreciation Credit Hours: 3

• or MUS 1010 - 1015 Music Appreciation Credit Hours: 3  

  or THEA 1010 Theatre Appreciation Credit Hours: 3  

• BNEW 1010 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (Gospels) Credit Hours: 2
• BNEW 1030 - Faith and Mission of the Church (Acts through Revelation) Credit Hours: 2
• BOLD 2010 - Creation and Kingdom (Genesis through Esther) Credit Hours: 2
• BOLD 2030 - Wisdom and Prophets (Job through Malachi) Credit Hours: 2
• CHEM 1010/1010L - General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4 *
• COMM 1010 - Communication Principles Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 1110 - Introduction to University Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3
• ENG 2010 - World Literature I Credit Hours: 3

• or ENG 2020 World Literature II Credit Hours: 3  

• ENG 2110 - Critical Reading, Thinking, and Writing Credit Hours: 3
• HIST 1010 - American History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3

• or HIST 1020 American History Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3  

• HIST 2100 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit Hours: 3

• or HIST 2110 Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3  

• KINS 1010 - Wellness Credit Hours: 2
• One activity elective (Choose from KINS 1120-KINS 1350)
• MATH 1200 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hours: 3 *
• PSY 2010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3 *
• SOC 2030 - General Sociology Credit Hours: 3 *
• Two Global Perspectives  courses**

Major: 35 Hours

All courses in the core require a “C” or higher except MATH 1110  which requires a “B” or better. Courses designated with * are also included in the Liberal Arts requirements.

• BIOL 2400/2400L - Anatomy and Physiology I for Nurses Credit Hours: 4

• or BIOL 3200/3200L Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4  

• BIOL 2405/2405L - Anatomy and Physiology II for Nurses Credit Hours: 4

• or BIOL 3210/3210L Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4  

• BIOL 2410/2410L - Introduction to Microbiology for Nurses Credit Hours: 4

• or BIOL 3400/3400L Microbiology Credit Hours: 4  

• FCS 3230 / 3230L - Lifespan Human Development Credit Hours: 3
• FCS 3310 - Human Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
• MATH 1110 - Fundamentals of Mathematics for Nurses Credit Hours: 1
• NURS 1000 - Introduction to Nursing Credit Hours: 1
• NURS 2030/2030L - Health Assessment Credit Hours: 3
• NURS 3000 - Professional Nursing Credit Hours: 5
• NURS 3630 - Pathophysiology for Nursing Practice Credit Hours: 3
• IGST 2500 - Foundations of Integrative Studies Credit Hours: 1
• IGST 4500 - Integrative Studies Capstone Credit Hours: 3

Major Electives: 17 Hours

Consult with your advisor before starting this portion of your major. Complete 17 hours from the major electives below.  Other upper level courses may be used here with preapproval of the advisor. Some courses have prerequisites, please consult the catalog for more information. 

NOTE: Courses used in the major may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a minor. 

• BDOC 2010 - Christian Ethics Credit Hours: 3
• BDOC 3040 - Christian Bioethics Credit Hours: 2, 3
• BDOC 3060 - Christ and Culture Credit Hours: 2
• ENG 3100 - Business and Professional Writing Credit Hours: 3
• FCS 3150 - Adolescent Health Care Transitions Credit Hours: 3
• FCS 3220 / 3220L - Guidance in Early Childhood Credit Hours: 3
• FCS 3300 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 1
• FCS 3490 - Pediatric Nutrition, Health, and Safety Credit Hours: 3
• FCS 4260 - Human Sexuality Credit Hours: 3
• FCS 4300 - Parenting Credit Hours: 3
• HCM 3100 - Health Care Financing and Delivery Systems Credit Hours: 3
• HCM 3150 - Survey in Health Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
• HCM 3250 - Legal Issues in Health Care Organizations Credit Hours: 3
• HCM 3670 - Health Care Management Internship Credit Hours: 1-3
• HCM 3970-3972 - Special Topics in Healthcare Management Credit Hours: 3
• HCM 4400 - Managing Change in Health Care Organizations Credit Hours: 3
• KINS 3250 - Motor Learning Credit Hours: 2
• NURS 3210 - Pharmacology and Nursing Credit Hours: 2
• NURS 3450 - Maternity and Women’s Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
• NURS 3500 - Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
• NURS 3510 - Nursing Adults with Chronic Health and Rehabilitation Concerns Credit Hours: 5
• NURS 3540 - Gerontological Nursing Credit Hours: 2
• NURS 3550 - Pediatric and Child Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
• NURS 3620L - LAB: Nursing Practice Interventions Credit Hours: 1
• NURS 3670 - Nursing Academic Internship Credit Hours: 1-4
• NURS 4120 - Research in Nursing Credit Hours: 3
• NURS 4130 - Health Care Missions Credit Hours: 3
• NURS 4200 - Nursing Adults with Acute Health Concerns Credit Hours: 5
• NURS 4530 - Community Health Nursing Credit Hours: 5
• PSY 3350 - Statistics Credit Hours: 3
• PSY 4250 - Neurophysiology Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 2750 - Introduction to Social Work Credit Hours: 3
• SWK 3450 - Gerontology Credit Hours: 3

Minor: 18 hours

Suggested minors are:

• Entrepreneurial Management  
• Health Care Management  
• Health Missions  
• Human Services  
• Personal Training  

Remaining Bible/Electives: 8 hours

See Bible Class Enrollment policy here.  

Total Hours: 128