Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Health Sciences Major with a concentration in Pre-Occupational Therapy prepares students for graduate work in Occupational Therapy. Health Sciences majors take courses to prepare them for careers in the health sector from both the scientific and psychosocial perspectives and includes several specific concentrations.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Health Sciences Major with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy prepares students for graduate work in Physical Therapy. Health Sciences majors take courses to prepare them for careers in the health sector from both the scientific and psychosocial perspectives and includes several specific concentrations.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Health Sciences - Pre-nursing major concentration is the required curriculum for those who wish to pursue nursing at Limestone. The first two years provide the pre-requisite courses for applying to the BSN clinical cohort. Students who are accepted into the BSN clinical cohort will have a major change to BSN and will complete the nursing curriculum.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Health Sciences - Pre-Athletic Training Major concentration prepares students for graduate work in the Athletic Training health professions. Health Sciences majors take courses to prepare them for careers in the health sector from both the scientific and psychosocial perspectives and includes several specific concentrations.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Health Science Generalist majors take courses to prepare them for careers in the health sector from both the scientific and psychosocial perspectives.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Limestone Health Care Administration program prepares those pursuing a career in administrative positions in the health care industry. This program is ideal for students interested in management and administration, as well as contributing to the well-being of others.
Master of Science (M.S.)
The mission of the Master of Science in Health Informatics Program is to provide students with a graduate education that will further their careers as leaders and innovators in health informatics. The program supports its mission by offering a multidisciplinary curriculum that encourages both research-based and experiential learning.
Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.)
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is an attractive, advanced health professional degree that serves to meet the needs of society with a current, evidence-based, and experiential nursing science curriculum with a focus on administration.
Code & Name
HS210 - Ethics and Professionalism in Health Care
Course Description
Provides an overview of theoretical and practical ethics with an emphasis on bioethics, while investigating medical professions and expectations. Major ethical theories are used to debate and write effectively about ethical dilemmas. Topics related to professionalism include career explorations, presentations, expectations for academic and professional success, and professional ethical standards.
Credits:
3Prerequisites
EN100Code & Name
HS250 - Microbiology
Course Description
This course will focus on significant microorganisms related to human welfare and their control. Emphasis will be on portals of entry and exit, modes of transmission, pathogenic mechanisms of infection and tissue damage, control of medically significant microorganisms, and our host defenses. The laboratory will focus on isolation, culture, identification, and control of medically-important microorganisms.
Credits:
4Code & Name
HS281 -
Course Description
A clinical approach to the human body with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. Topics and skills included are palpations, range of motion testing, manual muscle testing, circulation testing, and neurological testing for lower extremity,
Credits:
2Prerequisites
AT381Code & Name
HS301 - Healthcare Genetics and Genomics
Course Description
This course explores genes and genetic expression in humans, genomic disorders, pedigree construction, screening, diagnostics, and disease management, as well as the implications for nursing healthcare professionals.
Credits:
3Code & Name
HS306 - Epidemiology and Public Health
Course Description
Covers principles and methods of public health and epidemiology including tenets, applications, and foci of modern public health and its integration with other health professions. Biological, behavioral, sociocultural, economic, and environmental factors associated with the etiology and distribution of disease are examined. Students will read, interpret and evaluate published epidemiologic studies.
Credits:
3Code & Name
HS310 -
Course Description
This course introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of population-based health
promotion and the development of programs to meet those needs. It allows students to
understand the processes used in planning a health promotion program to primary populations
using the workplace, school, health care organization or community as the delivery point. In
doing so, this course integrates and applies many of the concepts learned in research, health
psychology & epidemiology and requires critical thinking, problem solving, decision making &
creative capacities.
Credits:
3Code & Name
HS406 - Pathophysiology
Course Description
Provides a study of human pathological processes and their effects on homeostasis. Upon completion, students should demonstrate detailed knowledge of pathophysiologic mechanisms, including etiology, physical signs and symptoms, progression, management, and prognosis of major human diseases. A three-hour weekly laboratory emphasizes gross and histologic pathology contrasted with normal tissue.
Credits:
4Code & Name
HS452 - Health Sciences Capstone Course
Course Description
Serves as the capstone for Health Sciences. Students participate in seminar meetings on health professions-related topics appropriate to students nearing degree completion and admission into professional programs while completing a senior thesis in a declared area of health sciences. An annotated bibliography, formal written report, and presentation are required.
Credits:
3Code & Name
HS606 - Epidemiology and Public Health
Course Description
This course provides students with foundational knowledge and skills to plan, organize, and manage health services while investigating various epidemiologic methods.
Credits:
3