Health Science
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2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans Louisiana 70122
Ph. (504) 283 – 8822
swh@dillard.edu
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Dillard University Health Science Program
An interdisciplinary major, health science involves a cross-section of subjects including public health, physics, kinesiology, biology, psychology and sociology. This rapidly growing field of study examines a range of concepts from social determinants of health to human behavior to culture to health disparities and equity. Through this combination of disciplines, a student can set a path to become a true leader in healthcare.
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Complete a total of 126 credit hours of coursework for graduation.
- Students in the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Health Sciences concentration must:
– Maintain a 2.7 cumulative GPA
– Maintain a 2.5 Math and Science cumulative GPA
- Only two science, mathematics or PBH courses may be repeated to continue in the program.
General Education Core – 41 credit hours
Major Requirements – 28 credit hours
Additional Coursework – 57 credit hours
Major Requirements
- PBH 111 – Introduction to Population / Global Health 3 cr.
- PBH 202 – Epidemiology 3 cr.
- PBH 305 – Seminar in Public Health/Health Sciences 1 cr.
- PBH 306 – Scientific Communication 3 cr.
- PBH 307 – Research Methodology 3 cr.
- PBH 406 – Public Health Law 3 cr.
- PE 202 – Introduction to Exercise and Physiology 3 cr.
- PE 310 – Kinesiology 3 cr.
- PT/OT Elective: 6 cr.
Health Science Coursework
First Year
First Semester
- BIO 111 – General Biology I 3 cr. ♦
- BIO 111L – General Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. ♦
- ENG 111 – Expository Writing 3 cr. ♦
- FFR 121 – Elementary French I 3 cr. ♦ or
- FSP 121 – Elementary Spanish I 3 cr. ♦
- FYS 101 – First Year Seminar I 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦ *
- MAT 121 – College Algebra 3 cr. ♦
- UCO 101 – University Convocation I 0 cr. ♦
- Physical Education Activity Elective 2 cr. ♦
Total: 16
Second Semester
- BIO 112 – General Biology II 3 cr.
- BIO 112L – General Biology II Laboratory 1 cr.
- ENG 112 – Argument and Research 3 cr. ♦
- FFR 122 – Elementary French II 3 cr. ♦ or
- FSP 122 – Elementary Spanish II 3 cr. ♦
- FYS 102 – First Year Seminar II 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦ *
- MAT 122 – Precalculus 3 cr.
- PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology 3 cr. ♦
- UCO 102 – University Convocation II 0 cr. ♦
Total: 17
Second Year
First Semester
- AWS 100 – Survey of the African World 3 cr. ♦ or
- REL 208 – The Black Church in the U.S. 3 cr. ♦
- CHE 111 – General Chemistry I 3 cr.
- CHE 111L – General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
- ENG 201 – Readings in World Literature I 3 cr. ♦ or
- ENG 202 – Readings in World Literature II 3 cr. ♦
- MAT 204 – Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 cr.
- PBH 111 – Introduction to Population / Global Health 3 cr.
Total: 16
Second Semester
- CHE 112 – General Chemistry II 3 cr.
- CHE 112L – General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
- ECO 203 – Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. ♦
- ENG 199 – Writing Proficiency Examination 0 cr. ***
- PBH 202 – Epidemiology 3 cr.
- SPT 204 – Public Speaking 3 cr. ♦
- SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology 3 cr. ♦
Total: 16
Third Year
First Semester
- BIO 201 – Anatomy and Physiology I 3 cr.
- BIO 201L – Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 cr.
- CS 101 – Computer Concepts and Applications 3 cr.
- PBH 306 – Scientific Communication 3 cr.
- PHY 201 – Elementary College Physics I 3 cr.
- PHY 201L – Elementary College Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
- PSY 213 – Psychology of Personality 3 cr.
- Field Observation 0 cr.
Total: 17
Second Semester
- BIO 202 – Anatomy and Physiology II 3 cr.
- BIO 202L – Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 cr.
- BIO 203 – Microbiology 3 cr.
- BIO 203L – Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
- PBH 305 – Seminar in Public Health/Health Sciences 1 cr.
- PHY 202 – Elementary College Physics II 3 cr.
- PHY 202L – Elementary College Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
- PSY 204 – Human Development 3 cr.
Total: 16
Fourth Year
First Semester
- BIO 418 – Human Physiology 3 cr.
- BIO 418L – Human Physiology Laboratory 1 cr.
- PBH 499C – Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.
- PE 202 – Introduction to Exercise and Physiology 3 cr.
- PSY 402 – Abnormal Psychology 3 cr.
- General Elective 3 cr.
- PT/OT Elective 3 cr. **
Total: 16
Second Semester
- PBH 307 – Research Methodology 3 cr.
- PBH 406 – Public Health Law 3 cr.
- PBH 499C – Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr. (Retake)
- PE 310 – Kinesiology 3 cr.
- PT/OT Elective 3 cr. **
Total: 12
PT Electives **
- BIO 305 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 3 cr.
- BIO 305L – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory 1 cr.
- BIO 308 – Histology 3 cr.
- BIO 308L – Histology Laboratory 1 cr.
- BIO 400 – Cellular Biology 3 cr.
- BIO 400L – Cellular Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
- PBH 201 – Principles of Nutrition 3 cr.
- PBH 402 – Internship I 3 cr. or
- PBH 403 – Internship II 3 cr.
- PE 207 – First Aid Care & CPR 3 cr.
OT Electives **
- BIO 305 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 3 cr.
- PBH 201 – Principles of Nutrition 3 cr.
- PBH 402 – Internship I 3 cr. or
- PBH 403 – Internship II 3 cr.
- SOC 205 – Social & Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
- SOC 302 – Social Psychology 3 cr.
Total Required Hours: 126
* Service Learning: Students will earn a total of 30 service learning hours after successful completion of FYS 101 & FYS 102.
** Community Service: Students must contact the Center for Career and Professional Development for pre-approved community service project to earn a total of 90 hours of community service by the end of their junior year.
*** Writing Proficiency Examination: Students must complete ENG 111 and ENG 112 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ to register for ENG 199 – Writing Proficiency Examination. Students who fail to take or do not pass ENG 199 must take ENG 200 – Review of Writing Strategies (3 credit hours).
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects 19% growth in healthcare-related jobs through 2024. Healthcare professionals also often enjoy higher median annual pay than the median wage amounts than all industries averaged together according to the BLS. Because the health science covers a diverse collection of subject areas, there is a menu of opportunities to explore, such as:
- Behavior analyst
- Community health worker
- Hearing aid specialist
- Health educator
- Mental health counselor
- Patient care advocate
- Pharmacy sales representative
- Physical or occupational therapist
- Physician
- Registered diagnostic medical sonographer
- Registered radiologic technologist
- Research assistant or associate
- Registered dietitian
That is a tip of the iceberg. With a Dillard degree in health science, guidance and experience working in healthcare, create opportunities while contributing to healthier communities.
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