The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Texas State University is designed for students seeking a versatile and impactful career in the health care field. This interdisciplinary program offers a strong foundation in health science, public health, and health care administration, while allowing students to choose from multiple concentration areas tailored to their career goals. Program highlights include flexible course options for pre-professional pathways, opportunities for undergraduate research, and hands-on experience through internships and service learning. With guidance from experienced faculty and access to state-of-the-art resources, students graduate prepared for roles in health care management, public health, clinical settings, or graduate and professional schools. At Texas State, you'll gain the skills and support needed to thrive in today’s evolving health care landscape.
Course Rotations
| FRESHMAN - First semester | OFFERED | FRESHMAN - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 1310 | Fall / Spring | ENG 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| MATH 1315 or 1319* | Fall / Spring | PSY 1300* | Fall / Spring | |
| BIO 1330* | Fall / Spring | PHIL 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| POSI 2310 | Fall / Spring | POSI 2320 | Spring | |
| US 1100 | Fall / Spring | CHEM 1341* | Spring | |
| HS 1310* | Fall / Spring |
| SOPHOMORE - First semester | OFFERED | SOPHOMORE - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU 2313 | Fall / Spring | HIST 1320 | Fall / Spring | |
| ISAN 1323 | Fall / Spring | ENG 2310 or 2320 | Fall / Spring | |
| HIM 2360 | Fall | HIM 3301 or HS 3331* | Fall / Online | |
| HIST 1310 | Fall / Spring | NUTR 2360 | Online | |
| COMM 1310 | Fall / Spring | Prescribed Elective | Fall / Spring |
| JUNIOR - First semester | OFFERED | JUNIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA 3324 | Online | HS 3350 | Online | |
| PSY 3300 | Fall / Spring | Support Course | Fall / Spring | |
| Support Course | Fall / Spring | Minor*** | Fall / Spring | |
| Minor*** | Fall / Spring | Minor*** | Fall / Spring | |
| Minor*** | Fall / Spring | Prescribed Elective | Fall / Spring |
| SENIOR - First semester | OFFERED | SENIOR - Second semester | OFFERED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 4379 | Online | HS 4315 | Online | |
| Support Course | Fall / Spring | HIM 4331 | Online | |
| Prescribed Elective | Fall / Spring | Prescribed Elective | Fall / Spring | |
| PSY 2301 or SOCI 3307 | Online | Minor*** | Fall / Spring | |
| Minor*** | Fall / Spring | Support Course | Fall / Spring |
*Bold = Priority Courses
**Online ACD = Coordinate with RRC Advisor
***Minor
Explore Health Sciences
BSHS offers flexible paths in a fast-growing field—1.9M jobs/year by 2033. Tailor courses to fit clinical or non-clinical goals.
What jobs can you pursue with a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences?
- Health Care Administrator
- Health Educator
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Health Policy Analyst
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Radiologic Technologist
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