Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Concentration in Rehabilitation Science

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Rehabilitation Sciences prepares students for graduate school for various rehabilitation, exercise science, and health and fitness professions. The concentration is specifically designed for individuals seeking to apply to graduate programs in athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or physician assistant. Students will have the ability to engage in their field of study through experiential learning with local healthcare organizations and facilities.

Additional Academic Requirements

Students must earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all Health Sciences (HSC) required coursework. It is recommended for all coursework to be completed with a C or higher.

Students are responsible for reviewing and maintaining records of the needs of desired graduate programs. While this concentration offers a broad and comprehensive education, it does not guarantee fulfillment of all requirements for every graduate program.

During the program, students will complete Service Learning in Health Sciences, an internship-like course, requiring students to gain real-world experience in the community. Students are expected to collaborate with the course instructor to find a site based on their professional goals and should refer to the website for additional information: healthscience.iusb.edu/internships.html. Enrollment in this course will require students to pay for a background check, supply evidence of CPR certification, and complete additional compliance requirements.

Students should refer to the program handbook for detailed academic and clinical policies, ensuring compliance with program requirements and standards (i.e. GPA requirements, program dismissal, reinstatement, etc.).

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree must complete 120 credits including the following. All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.

• IU South Bend Campuswide General Education Curriculum (33 cr.)
• Health Sciences Core (25 cr.)
• Rehabilitation Science Core (18 cr.)
• Supporting Requirements (42 cr.)
• Free Electives

Health Sciences Core (25 cr.)

• HSC-A 291 Service Learning in Health Sciences I: OR
  HSC-A 491 Service Learning in Health Sciences
• HSC-H 101 Introduction to Health Sciences
• HSC-H 322 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• HSC-H 327 Introduction to Public and Community Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• HSC-H 411 Psychosocial Behavior Modeling for Fitness and Health
• HSC-H 492 Research in Health Sciences
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• HSC-H 499 Senior Seminar in Health Sciences
• HSC-W 211 Orientation to Health and Rehabilitation Professions (1 cr.)
• HSC-W 314 Ethics and Health Professionals
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum

Rehabilitation Sciences Core (18 cr.)

• HSC-K 205 Structural Kinesiology
• HSC-N 422 Exercise and Nutrition
• HSC-S 391 Biomechanics
• HSC-S 409 Physiology of Exercise
• HSC-S 419 Fitness Assessment of Exercise Prescription
• HSC-S 420 Exercise for Special Populations

Supporting Requirements (42 cr.)

• AHLT-R 185 Medical Terminology (2 cr.)
• BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences (5 cr.)
• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
• CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
• ENG-W 231 Professional Writing Skills; OR
  ENG-W 270 Argumentative Writing
• HPER-N 220 Nutrition for health; OR
  HSC-H 102 Lifetime Wellness for Health
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• PHSL-P 261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
• PHSL-P 262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)
• PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr.)
• PSY-P103 General Psychology
  May count for the Campuswide General Education Curriculum
• PSY-P 216 Life Span Development Psychology

Free Electives

• Additional courses as needed to meet 120 credit hour requirement.
• Electives are specific to career paths to support application for various graduate schools and programs. Students should work with an Academic Advisor to ensure coursework taken meets the needs of degree requirements as well as graduate programs.

Athletic Training

• HSC-K 405 Exercise and Sport Psychology

Physical Therapy

• PHYS-P 202 General Physics 2 (5 cr.)

Occupational Therapy

• HSC-K 405 Exercise and Sport Psychology
• PSY-P 324 Abnormal Psychology