The BSHS in Clinical Health Sciences requires successful completion of 120 credit hours, divided into the three degree components: electives, general education requirements, and GW coursework.
Electives (60 credit hours)
During the first semester the student is enrolled in the program, advanced standing for successful completion of Navy IDC, Army 18D, or Air Force IDMT training will be noted on the student’s record and applied towards the bachelor’s degree.
General Education Requirements (30 credit hours)
- Biological Sciences
- English Composition
- Humanities/Social Sciences
- Mathematics, Science, or Statistics
The general education requirements may be completed by taking coursework at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. GW also offers online coursework that can satisfy some of the above requirements.
English Composition
- HSCI 2112: Writing in Health Sciences
- HSCI 4112: Research and Writing for Health Professionals
Statistics
- HSCI 2115: Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Professionals
Humanities or Social Sciences
- HSCI 2103: Health Policy and the Health Care System
- HSCI 2105: Current Issues in Bioethics
- HSCI 2107: Health Care in Literature
- HSCI 2111: Development of the Health Care Professions
Students interested in applying for admission to graduate or professional programs will likely need additional courses to meet admissions requirements. These students should consult the program-specific admissions requirements of the programs to which they plan to apply. If you plan on applying to a graduate program after completion (e.g. Physician Assistant programs), it is not recommended that you use credit-by-exam to complete degree requirements.
GW Coursework (15 credit hours)
Select five from the following seven courses. All GW courses are offered online.
- HSCI 2101: Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness
- HSCI 2102: Pathophysiology
- HSCI 2103: Health Policy and the Health Care
- HSCI 2104: Management of Health Science Services
- HSCI 2105: Current Issues in Bioethics
- HSCI 2108: Quality Improvement in Health
- HSCI 2109: Trends and Innovations in Health
Major Courses (15 credit hours)
Nine credits of the courses in the major are related to clinical experiences and parallel the IDC or 18D recertification process. These nine credits must be completed while on active duty.
- HSCI 2130: Primary Care Skills Practicum
- HSCI 2131: Adult Primary Care Practicum
- HSCI 2132: Primary Care Mental Health Practicum
- HSCI 2133: Specialized Clinical Experience
The remaining six credit hours in the major include a course in public health principles and an independent study that is to be completed towards the end of the degree program.
- HSCI 2110: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Concepts
- HSCI 2190: Independent Study in Health Sciences
