Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Health Sciences (Health Studies Emphasis)
Website: https://twu.edu/baas/baas-health-sciences/
The B.A.A.S. in Health Sciences is available for students who transfer to TWU from a community college with a minimum of 15 semester credit hours (SCH) of WECM (workforce education) and a minimum of 12 SCH of academic courses. Coursework must be completed prior to transfer. To complete the B.A.A.S. degree at TWU, students will complete any additional core curriculum courses required for a four-year health sciences degree, 33 SCH in health sciences courses, and any electives needed in order to complete the 120 SCH needed for graduation; 36 upper-level SCH will be required.
Successful completion of the Health Studies track will allow students to apply to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) national exam.
Any student admitted to TWU for completion of the B.A.A.S. that decides to change majors will be required to re-apply to TWU for the degree and major desired. In such cases, technical SCH transferred to TWU will be removed from the TWU transcript.
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
- Effectively assess, plan, and evaluate a health education/promotion program.
- Effectively communicate with various audiences in a health education/promotion setting.
- Effectively demonstrate ethical and professional responsibilities in a health education/promotion setting.
Policies
The following policies apply to all undergraduate students in the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology:
- A minimum grade of C is required in all courses in the Health Studies, Kinesiology, and Public Health majors. If a student earns a grade of D or F in a Health Studies, Kinesiology, or Public Health course, the student must retake the course. A course in which a student earns a grade of less than C (D or F) may be repeated only once.
- A student who earns a grade of less than C (D or F) twice in the same Health Studies, Kinesiology, or Public Health course will be dismissed from the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology.
- Students receiving a grade of I, D, or F in a Health Studies, Kinesiology, or Public Health course may not progress to courses for which that course is a prerequisite.
- If the cumulative GPA drops below 2.75, the student must raise it to 2.75 within the next three semesters of enrollment, or they will be dismissed from the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology.
- A student must have completed all coursework in the degree plan prior to enrolling in internship/student teaching. B.S. in Health Studies and B.S. in Public Health students must also complete the Health Studies Exit Exam prior to enrolling in internship.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120
Major: 33 SCH
Program Code: HLTHSCIENCES.BAAS.HS; CIP Code: 51.0000.00
Texas Core Curriculum
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1013 | Composition I (10) | 3 |
| ENG 1023 | Composition II (10) | 3 |
| Mathematics (20) | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences (30) | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture (40) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (50) | 3 | |
| HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 (60) | 3 |
| HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present (60) | 3 |
| POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government (70) | 3 |
| POLS 2023 | Texas Government (70) | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (80) | 3 | |
| CAO: Multicultural-Women's Studies (90) | 3 | |
| CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics (91) | 3 | |
| Total SCHs | 42 | |
Completed AAS
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Electives transferred | 15-45 | |
| Total SCHs | 15-45 | |
Courses Required for Major
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| HS 3413 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| HS 4363 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| HS 4743 | Needs Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Health Studies Process Courses (Select two of the following) | 6 | |
| Introduction to Public Health | ||
| Community Health Assessment | ||
| Program Planning and Evaluation | ||
| History and Principles of Health Education | ||
| Child and Adolescent Health | ||
| Health Studies Topic Courses (select four of the following) | 12 | |
| Health Communications | ||
| Health Aspects of Human Sexuality | ||
| Introduction to Global Health | ||
| Perspectives on Women's Health | ||
| Current Trends in Population Health and Health Informatics | ||
| Health Aspects of Aging | ||
| Grant Writing in Health Education | ||
| Stress Management Techniques | ||
| Overview of Public Health Surveillance | ||
| Occupational Risk Assessment | ||
| Health Science Electives - select 6 SCH from HS, NFS, PUBH, HCA courses | 6 | |
| Total SCHs | 33 | |
