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Health Science/General Studies
In response to considerable growth in the health care industry and the demand for qualified professionals, the school of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies introduces a new undergraduate program in Health Science/General Studies. This major is designed to help prepare students for a range of career opportunities in health care, or for further study toward a health care profession. It also is ideally suited for students who are interested in a career in health sciences or human services but have not yet made a specific career choice.
The health science/general studies degree can prepare students, upon graduation, for careers in public health agencies, human services agencies, wellness services, health insurance, hospital administration, pharmaceutical sales, elder services, scientific writing, research, and other health care venues. It also is a foundation for other degree programs at Springfield College or other institutions.
For more information contact
Dr. Robert L. Hewes
Department Chair
Phone: 413-748-3769
or E-mail
Course requirements:
1. Springfield College General Education Program (40-46 SH):
(Click here for General Education Requirements)
2. Health Science/General Studies Core Requirements (36 SH):
HSRS 101: Introduction to Health Care & Rehabilitation
HSRS 201: Introduction to Health Care Ethics
HSRS/RHDS 230: Psychology of Disability & Illness
HSRS/RHDS 260: Human Disease & Chronic Illnesses
HSRS 310: Genetics, Health, and Behavior
HSRS/RHDS 320: Concepts of Assessment & Intervention in Health Care
HSRS 325: Biostatistics
HSRS/RHDS 370: Interviewing & Case Study Methods
HSRS 410: Health and Health Care Disparities
HSRS 420: Evidence-Based Health Care
RHDS 411: Cultural Competency for Rehabilitation and Health Professions
RHDS 470: Needs of the Aging
3. HSRS Selectives (12 SH - select four courses from the following):
HSRS 380: Special Topics in Health Science
HSRS 384: Practicum in Health Science
HSRS 430: Public Health Concepts
HSRS 440: Principles of Epidemiology
HSRS 450: Physiology of Behavior
HSRS 460: Health Law
HSRS 477: Assistive Technology in the Classroom
4. Related Requirements (14 SH):
BIOL 130: Anatomy & Physiology Concepts I
BIOL 131: Anatomy & Physiology Concepts II
BIOL 132: Anatomy & Physiology Concepts I Lab
BIOL 133: Anatomy & Physiology Concepts II Lab
MATH 115: College Algebra
PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology
