Department of Health Promotion Studies
Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies Curriculum
Curricular Requirements
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| BIO 104/104L – General Biology with Lab |
4 |
| BIO 208/208L – Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab |
4 |
| BIO 209/209L – Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab |
4 |
| BIO 309 – Pathophysiology |
3 |
| PHY 125/125L – Introduction to Biomechanics with Lab or PHY 110/110L – General Physics with Lab |
4 |
| ENG 110 – English Composition or ENG 122/123 – College Reading & Writing I/II |
4–6 |
| EXS 120 – Personal Health & Wellness |
3 |
| EXS 180 – Motor Learning & Performance |
3 |
| IHS 130 – Interprofessional Health Care First Year Experience |
3 |
| IHS 310 – Ethical Practice in Health Professions |
3 |
| MAT 120 – Statistics |
3 |
| PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 205 – Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 250 – Lifespan Development |
3 |
| SOC 150 – Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| One (1) Creative Arts Course (with prefix ARH, ART, or MUS) |
3 |
| One (1) Explorations Course |
3 |
| One (1) Social Global Awareness Course |
3 |
| One (1) Advanced Studies Course |
3 |
| Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies Requirements |
Credits |
| HWOS 305 – Introduction to OT & Related Fields or NUTR 220 – Nutrition |
3 |
| HWOS 313 – Occupational Media |
3 |
| HWOS 315 – Assessment for Wellness Consultation |
3 |
| HWOS 316 – Research Methods |
3 |
| HWOS 331 – Principles of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention |
3 |
| HWOS 341 – Health and Wellness in an Aging Society |
3 |
| HWOS 405 – Occupational Science |
3 |
| HWOS 414 – Stress Management |
3 |
| HWOS 424 – Health Education: From Theory to Practice |
4 |
| HWOS 432 – Disability Studies & Inclusive Communities |
3 |
| HWOS 434 – Substance Misuse & Prevention |
3 |
| Open elective courses (needed to reach 120 credits) |
Variable |
| Minimum Required Total Credits |
120 |
Assistive Technology Specialization
| Assistive Technology Specialization Requirements |
Credits |
| HWOS 201 – Foundations of Assistive Technology |
3 |
| HWOS 301 – Assistive Technology in Schools |
3 |
| HWOS 302 – Assistive Technology for Aging in Place |
3 |
| HWOS 402 – Assistive Technology for Community Mobility |
3 |
| HWOS 490 – Internship in Assistive Technology Practice |
3 |
| Elective in Assistive Technology |
3 |
| Total Credits |
18 |
