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Requirements for a Health Science Major, B.S.

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Major Core Courses
BI 150	Cell Biology	2
BI 152	Animal Biology	2
BI 153	Plant Biology	2
BI 154	Microbial Biology	2
BI 204	Medical Microbiology	4
BI 220	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BI 221	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CH 161 & Lab or CH 101 & Lab	General Chemistry I Introduction to Chemistry	4 4
CH 102 & Lab or CH 181 & Lab	Bioorganic Chemistry General Chemistry II	4 4
HS 279	Foundations of Health Science	3
HS 315	Nutrition	3
HS 326	Exercise Physiology	3
HS 361	Community Health	3
HS 362	Personal Health	3
HS 365	Evidence-Based Health Science	3
HS 498	Senior Seminar in Health Science	3
HS 390, 490	Internship	3

Major Electives
Students must take a minimum of nine credits from the following options. Classes identified in the catalog as recommended for "Preparation for Health Professions" (page 121-124) may also qualify as major electives. Courses should be selected in consultation with advisor, and based on post-graduate goals.
AT 336	Medical Issues	3
BI 230	Introductory Biochemistry	3
BI 347	Microbial Physiology	4
BI 354	Developmental Biology	4
BI 363	Genetics	4
CH 271 & Lab	Organic Chemistry I	4
CH 278 & Lab	Organic Chemistry II	4
CH 401 & Lab	Biochemistry I	4
CH 403	Biochemistry II	3
CH 396	Immunochemistry	3
HS 320	Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology	4
HS 433	Principles of Conditioning & Nutrition	3

Requirements for a Health Science Major, B.A.

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Major Core Courses
BI 204	Medical Microbiology	4
BI 220	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BI 221	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CH 161 & Lab or CH 101 & Lab	General Chemistry I Introduction to Chemistry	4 4
CH 102 & Lab or CH 181 & Lab	Bioorganic Chemistry General Chemistry II	4 4
HS 279	Foundations of Health Science	3
HS 315	Nutrition	3
HS 320	Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology	4
HS 326	Exercise Physiology	3
HS 361	Community Health	3
HS 362	Personal Health	3
HS 365W	Evidence-Based Health Science	3
HS 498	Senior Seminar in Health Science	3
HS 390, 490	Internship	3

Major Electives
Students must take a minimum of nine credits from the following options. Classes identified in the catalog as recommended for "Preparation for Health Professions" (page 121-124) may also qualify as major electives. Courses should be selected in consultation with advisor, and based on post-graduate goals.
AT 270	Emergency Response	2
AT 336	Medical Issues	3
BI 107	Infectious Diseases	3
BI 108	Biology of Sex and Gender	3
CH 112	Chemistry and Health	3
HS 433	Principles of Conditioning & Nutrition	3
KIN 465	Motor Development, Control and Learning	2
MA 256	Elementary Probability and Statistics	3
SO 120	Introduction to Sociology	3
SO 271	Introduction to Social Welfare	3
SO 275	Population, Environment and Society	3
SO 368	The Helping Process in Social Welfare	3
PY 101	Introductory Psychology	3
PY 236	Biological Psychology	3
PY 357	Developmental Biology	3
PY 358	Psychopathology	2

Requirements for Athletic Training Major, B.S.

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This is a limited-enrollment major. Applicants for admission to the athletic-training major are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
2. completion of KIN 270 and KIN 271 with a grade of at least a "B" in each course
3. formal application
4. submission of two letters of recommendation
5. ability to work effectively with others
6. primary focus in athletic training
7. interview (if necessary)

Technical standards for admission into the Whitworth Athletic Training Education Program
can be obtained on our website at www.whitworth.edu/athletictraining and in our Athletic Training Student Handbook.

Prerequisites prior to admission to the program:
AT 270	Emergency Response	2
AT 271	Introduction to Athletic Training	2

Courses to be completed after admission to athletic training major:
BI 220		Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BI 221		Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
HS 320		Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology	4
One of the following:			3
	KIN 322 KIN 370	Philosophical/Psychological Aspects of Coaching Sports Psychology
AT 332		Pathophysiology and Modalities in Athletic Training	2
AT 333		Organization and Administration of Athletic Training	3
AT 334		Physical Exam of the Lower Extremities in Athletic Training	3
AT 335		Physical Exam of the Upper Extremities in Athletic Training	3
AT 336		Medical Issues	3
AT 432		Therapeutic Exercise	2
HS 326		Exercise Physiology	3
HS 362		Personal Health	3
HS 433		Principles of Conditioning and Nutrition	3
Twelve credits of clinical experience			12
	AT 283 AT 284 AT 383 AT 384 AT 483 AT 484	Clinical Experience I Clinical Experience II Clinical Experience III Clinical Experience IV Clinical Experience V Clinical Experience VI, Senior Seminar
Recommended:
	AT 338 AT 339 CH 101 HS 361 KIN 400 KIN 465 PY 101 PS 121	Athletic Training: Japan -- Study Abroad Program Seminar in Sports Medicine: Japan -- Study Abroad Program Introduction to Chemistry Community Health Tests and Measurements Motor Learning Introductory Psychology Concepts of Physics
Students are required to complete a minimum of one writing-intensive course ("W") within their major. Athletic training required courses currently meeting that requirement are: HS 320, KIN 322, HS 326, AT 333, AT 334, AT 335, AT 336, HS 362, and HS 433. A grade of "C" or higher in all major required courses is required for athletic training majors.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, B.S.

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126 semester credits, including the 98 credits of prerequisite and nursing courses. Completion of Whitworth's general graduation requirements. Oral communication, modern language, and Core 250 or 350 are waived for nursing majors. Global perspectives will be met by NU courses through WSU

Nursing prerequisites		(35)
BI 204	Medical Microbiology	4
BI 220	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BI 221	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
CH 101	Introduction to Chemistry	3
CH 101L	Introduction to Chemistry Lab	1
CH 102	Bioorganic Chemistry	3
CH 102L	Bioorganic Chemistry Lab	1
MA 256	Elementary Probability and Statistics	3
HS 315	Nutrition	3
PY 101	Introductory Psychology	3
PY 210	Developmental Psychology	3
SO 120	Introduction to Sociology	3
First aid and CPR certification are required prior to a student registering for courses at WSU and the College of Nursing.
Required nursing courses (WSU College of Nursing)		(63)
NU 308	Professional Development I	2
NU 309	Professional Development II	3
NU 311	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology	4
NU 315	Nursing Practice: Health & Illness	4
NU 316	Introduction to Nursing Practice	2
NU 317	Health Assessment	3
NU 322	Human Experience of Diversity and Health	2
NU 324	Nursing Concepts: Acute and Chronic Illness in Adults	4
NU 325	Nursing Practice: Acute and Chronic Illness in Adults	5
NU 328	Introduction to Gerontological Nursing	2
NU 408	Professional Development III	3
NU 409	Professional Development IV	2
NU 414	Child and Family Health: Theory	3
NU 415	Children and Families as the Focus of Nursing Care	3
NU 416	Childbearing Health of the Family	3
NU 417	Nursing Care of Childbearing Families	2
NU 424	Psychiatric/Mental-Health Nursing Concepts	3
NU 425	Nursing Practice: Psychiatric/Mental Health	2
NU 426	Community Health Nursing Theory	2
NU 427	Community Health Nursing Practice	3
NU 430	Senior Practicum	3
Three credits approved upper-division elective (nursing or non-nursing)		3