Health Sciences Program
The university awards the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences upon successful completion of a concentration curriculum listed below. The Health Sciences curriculum is designed for both the entry-level student and the credentialed health care professional. Health care professionals who have completed an Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree in a health related discipline and/or have professional credentials to practice in their respective fields and validated work experience as a health care provider may petition the department for Advanced Standing.
Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing may be granted to credentialed and/or licensed health care professionals enrolled in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences. The Advanced Standing pathway is designed to validate and award credit for existing knowledge while remaining consistent with the individuals current scope-of-practice. Upon completion of AHSC 440, 442, and 450, credentialed and/or licensed health care professionals, who have completed an accredited program recognized by a national or state health professions regulatory body, may be granted up to 30 hours of credit towards a Health Science Concentration.
Concentrations
Students must select a concentration area in Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care, Cardiovascular Technology, Cytotechnology, Pre-Professional, Supervision and Management, or Wellness and Sports Science.
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care Concentration (AHCP)- is composed of advanced course offerings in Respiratory Therapy and Cardiology. Upon successful completion of specific advanced course offerings, students may acquire advanced multi-skills and credentialing options in (a) Certified and/or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist; (b) Specialist in Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care; (c) Registered Respiratory Therapist; (d) Cardiac Ultrasound Technology; or (e) Invasive Cardiovascular Monitoring.
Cardiovascular Technology Concentration (AHCV) - is composed of coursework emphasizing cardiovascular study leading to advanced multi-skilling and credentialing options in Electrocardiography and Cardiac Ultrasound.
Cytotechnology Concentration (AHCT) - is an academic partnership between Nicholls State University and Terrebonne General Medical Center. The curriculum prepares students to assist pathologists in diagnosing cellular samples under the microscope for early detection of infectious, pre-cancerous, and cancerous diseases. Admission to the clinical phase of the program during the senior year is highly selective and limited as mandated by the national accrediting agency. The program of study is designed to produce educationally sound and clinically competent Cytotechnologist employable in rural and urban health care centers, private laboratories, and research facilities. Graduates will be eligible to complete the National Registry Examination for Cytotechnologist administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Students who apply for admission into senior-level clinical Cytotechnology courses must submit an application to the Program Director no later than April 15th. Acceptance into the clinical phase of the program is based on:
- Completion of all prerequisite (pre-clinical) course work with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
- Completion of an application for admission to the clinical phase of the program, including a review of the Technical and Performance Standards of an entry-level Cytotechnologist.
Pre-Professional Concentration (AHPP) - prepares the student in the various pre-professional phases for advanced allied health programs of study. Concentration offers the prerequisites required for their acceptance and entrance into their respective professional degree program.
Supervision and Management (AHSM) - prepares students to assume middle management, supervisory, or coordinator positions in a health care agency or formal graduate study in health care management, public health, or health care administration and services.
Wellness and Sports Science (AHWS) - prepares students for areas in strength and conditioning, wellness promotion, health and fitness instruction, exercise specialization, and formal graduate study.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care Concentration (AHCP)
- Cardiovascular Technology Concentration (AHCV)
- Cytotechnology Concentration (AHCT)
- Pre-Professional Concentration (AHPP)
- Supervision and Management Concentration (AHSM)
- Wellness and Sports Science Concentration (AHWS)
- (CLR) Computer Literacy Requirement;
- (GER) General Education Requirement;
- (OCR) Oral Communication Requirement;
- (UR) University Requirement
| FRESHMAN YEAR | Sem.Hrs. | SOPHOMORE YEAR | Sem.Hrs. |
| BIOL 114-115, 116-117 (GER) | 8 | CHEM 101 or 105 (GER) | 3 |
| ENGL 101, 102, (GER) | 6 | Computer Literacy Course (CLR) | 3 |
| UNIV 101 (UR) | 1 | Social Science Elective (200+) (GER) | 3 |
| HIST Sequence (GER) | 6 | ENGL Literature Elective (GER) | 3 |
| MATH 101 or 117, Elective (GER) | 6 | Fine Arts Elective (GER) | 3 |
| PSYC 101 (GER) | 3 | SPCH 101 (OCR) | 3 |
| 30 | Approved Electives | 12 | |
| 30 | |||
| JUNIOR YEAR | Sem.Hrs. | SENIOR YEAR | Sem.Hrs. |
| ENGL 310, 368, 468 or BSAD 310 (GER) | 3 | Concentration Courses (see below) | 31-33 |
| Concentration Courses (see below) | 27 | ||
| 30 |
Total Hours Required for Degree (all concentrations): 121-123
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care Concentration (AHCP): 123
- Cardiovascular Technology Concentration (AHCV): 121
- Cytotechnology Concentration (AHCT): 121
- Pre-Professional Concentration (AHPP): 122
- Supervision and Management Concentration (AHSM): 123
- Wellness and Sports Science Concentration (AHWS): 121
Courses in major should be taken in sequential order. Student should obtain curriculum sheet from department.
Advanced Cardiopulmonary Care Concentration (AHCP) (60 hours required)
| AHSC 406 (3) | RSPT 304 (3) |
| AHSC 440 (3) | RSPT 305 (2) |
| AHSC 442 (3) | RSPT 306 (3) |
| AHSC 450 (3) | Elective (1 sem. Hr. of 300 level or |
| RSPT 301 (3) | above.) |
| RSPT 302 (3) | Professional Credential/License |
| RSPT 303 (3) | (30 sem. hrs.) |
Cardiovascular Technology Concentration (AHCV) (58 hours required)
| AHSC 301 (3) | AHSC 424 (3) |
| AHSC306 (3) | AHSC 440 (3) |
| AHSC 358 (4) | AHSC 442 (3) |
| AHSC 360 (3) | AHSC 450 (3) |
| AHSC 400 (3) | |
| Concentration Option A or B (30 hours required) | |
| Option A | Option B |
| AHSC 220 (3) | Advanced standing may be granted to credentialed and/or licensed health care professionals (30 sem. hrs.) |
| AHSC 221 (3) | |
| AHSC 308 (3) | |
| AHSC 408 (3) | |
| AHSC 425 (3) | |
| DIET 200 (3)DIET 305 (3) | |
| Electives (9) | |
Cytotechnology Concentration (AHCT) (58 hours required)
| BIOL 203 (3) | CYTO 408 (2) |
| BIOL 204 (1) | CYTO 410 (4) |
| BIOL 304 (5) | CYTO 412 (3) |
| CHEM 106 (3) | CYTO 414 (2) |
| CHEM 110 (2) | CYTO 420 (2) |
| CHEM 221 (3) | CYTO 421 (2) |
| CYTO 400 (2) | CYTO 422 (1) |
Pre-Professional Concentration (AHPP) (59 hours required)
| AHSC 306 (3) | DIET 200 (3) |
| AHSC 308 (3) | DIET 305 (3) |
| AHSC 408 (3) | HPED 375 (3) |
| AHSC 412 (2) | NURS 311 (1) |
| AHSC 425 (3) | PHYS 101 (3) |
| AHSC 436 (3) | PHYS 103 (1) |
| AHSC 440 (3) | PSYC 301 (3) |
| AHSC 442 (3) | Concentration Electives (12 sem. Hrs.) from the following areas: AHSC, BIOL, CHEM, NURS, PHYS, SOCI(6 sem hrs. must be 300-level or above). |
| AHSC 450 (3) | |
| BIOL 203 (3) | |
| BIOL 204 (1) |
Supervision and Management Concentration (AHSM) (60 hours required)
| AHSC 440 (3) | MNGT 440 (3) |
| AHSC 442 (3) | MNGT 445 (3) |
| AHSC 450 (3) | MNGT 450 (3) |
| MKTG 470 (3) | MNGT 470 (3) |
| MNGT 367 (3) | MNGT Elective (3) |
| Concentration Option A or B (30 hours required) | |
| Option A | Option B |
| ACCT 205 (3) | Advanced standing may be granted to credentialed and/or licensed health care professionals (30 sem. hrs.) |
| ACCT 206 (3) | |
| AHSC 306 (3) | |
| AHSC 308 (3) | |
| AHSC 408 (3) | |
| BSAD 221 (3) | |
| CIS 231 (3) | |
| ECON 212 (3) | |
| Electives (6) | |
Wellness and Sports Science Concentration (AHWS) (60hours required)
| AHSC 220 (3) | ATSC 230 (3) |
| AHSC 306 (3) | ATSC 250 (2) |
| AHSC 308 (3) | ATSC 475 (3) |
| AHSC 408 (3) | DIET 200 (3) |
| AHSC 410 (3) | HPED 236 (2) |
| AHSC 432 (3) | HPED 325 (3) |
| AHSC 436 (3) | HPED 340 (3) |
| AHSC 438 (3) | HPED 360 (3) |
| AHSC 450 (3) | HPED 375 (3) |
| ATSC 220 (3) | HPED 412 (3) |