The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences at Russell Sage College prepares you with courses in culture and health, wellness, and medical ethics with a strong foundation in the necessary scientific knowledge, research, and laboratory skills. Students interested in completing an internship experience (HSC 327) consult with the HSC Program Director for assistance and final approval. Students may select to complete a concentration in exercise science (optional). [63-65 credits]
Linked Programs
Accelerated tracks are available for the Occupational Therapy (M.S.) and Physical Therapy (D.P.T) programs. Students in 4+2 or 4+3 linked programs complete the undergraduate Health Sciences degree before moving on to physical or occupational therapy graduate coursework. More information on graduate admission and degree requirements can be found in the Russell Sage College Graduate Catalog.
Accelerated
Occupational Therapy 3+2 (B.A./B.S. and M.S.)
Physical Therapy 3+3 (B.A./B.S. and D.P.T.)
Linked
Occupational Therapy 4+2 (B.A./B.S. to M.S.)
Physical Therapy 4+3 (BA/BS to D.P.T.)
Core Requirements
- Complete all of the following:
Capstone
- Complete one of the following:
Natural and Applied Sciences Electives
- Complete one course from the following:
Exercise Science Concentration (optional)
Note: the Exercise Science concentration is not available for students in the OT track or PT track.
Complete the following:
Academic Standards
In order to graduate with a B.S. in Health Sciences students are required to earn a cumulative GPA of 2.000 and a major GPA of 2.750. Students who are not able to meet the 2.750 major GPA requirement may be prevented from progressing in the Health Sciences program and may be advised to select an alternative major at the College.
Health Sciences students enrolled in linked programs with graduate degrees in Occupational Therapy (M.S.) or Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) are required to maintain higher cumulative & science GPA standards. Students should consult with their faculty advisor(s) and the catalog pages outlining OT and PT degree requirements for more information about these standards.
Degree Completion Notes
- Total credits required for bachelor's degree (minimum): 120 credits
- Cumulative GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.000
- Major GPA required for graduation (minimum): 2.750
- 1/2 of major requirements must be completed at Sage (minimum)
- Completion of all required General Education coursework
Suggested Program of Study
The following is a general course plan for the Health Sciences major without a particular concentration. The suggested course sequencing plans for Health Sciences to the DPT program (3+3 & 4+3), Health Sciences to the MS in OT program (3+2 & 4+2), or Health Sciences with Exercise Science concentration can be obtained from a student’s faculty advisor in Health Sciences or the Health Sciences Program Director
Year 1 - Fall: 16 credits
BIO 101/BIO 101L (or CHM 103/103L - PT 3+3 track)
HSC 215 Health & Wellness
PSY 101 Intro to Psychology
RSC 101 Thriving at Sage
WRT 101 Writing in Community
Year 1 - Spring: 15 credits
BIO 102/BIO 102L (or CHM 104/104L - PT 3+3 track)
HSC 204 Intro to Professions
SCI 110 Medical Terminology
WRT 201 Researching in Community
General/open Elective course
Year 2 - Fall: 14 credits
BIO 201/BIO 201L Anat & Phys I
MAT 220 or PSY 207 Statistics
RSC 201 Intercultural Perspectives
SCI 120 Nutrition Science
Year 2 - Spring: 13-14 credits
BIO 202/BIO 202L Anat & Phys II
PSY 202 or PSY 208 Dev Psychology
SCI 240/SCI 240L Pathology & Prevention Injury
General Education course
Year 3 - Fall: 16 credits
HSC 306 Culture & Health
RSC 301 Innovation
SCI 310/SCI 310L Exercise Physiology
General Education Course
General/open Elective course
Year 3 - Spring: 16 credits
HUM 420 Medical Ethics
Natural & Appl Sci Elective Course
General Education Course
General/open Elective course
General/open Elective course
Year 4 - Fall: 15 credits
HSC 327 Internship
HSC 450 Research Methods
PHY 101/PHY 101L General Physics I
General/open Elective course
General/open Elective course
Year 4 - Spring: 15 credits
BIO 401 Sr. Project or BIO 450 Seminar in Biology
General/open Elective course
General/open Elective course
General/open Elective course
General/open Elective course