Health Science, BS
Campus: NYC, Westchester
Pace University’s College of Health Professions Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree offers students a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to learning about health sciences and our health care system. The program offers courses that introduce students to essential health science topics, including courses in health promotion, health policy, health care ethics, health care for diverse populations, global health systems, epidemiology, health care innovation, and management in health care.
Please Note:
- The Health Science curriculum is a full-time day program; a variety of teaching platforms exist including a range of in-class, online, and some evening courses.
- Students from other majors will be able to take health science courses as electives
These basic science and foundation courses will prepare students for a variety of careers in the healthcare field. This 120-credit program includes courses in the natural sciences, 30 credits in core courses, including a 6-credit research capstone project, and up to two 15-credit concentrations.
Step 1: Choose a Track
Students choose one of three tracks upon declaring a BS in Health Science major.
- Generalist
- Pre-Nursing Preparation (Pleasantville Campus only)
- Pre-Physician Assistant Preparation
Step 2: Choose Concentration(s)
Students choose concentration(s) by the end of freshman year. (Generalist and Pre-nursing Preparation track students select two concentrations; Pre-physician Assistant Preparation students select one concentration).
- Global Health
- Health Policy and Advocacy
Our Health Science Major provides a pathway to exciting careers in the growing health field, including (but not limited to):
- Public Health Official
- Health Care Administrator
- Health Agency Technical Officer
- Health Policy Analyst
- Patient Navigator
- Health Educator/Promoter
- Community Health Worker
- Health Advocate
It can also serve as pre-professional preparation for application into professional educational programs including: Accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing (ABS), Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS), and graduate-level work in public health.
Note: Completing the health science program does not guarantee admission to a PA or nursing program. Graduates of the BS in Health Science must apply to those programs, meet specific requirements, and compete with all other applicants.
To learn more about this program, visit www.pace.edu/healthscience.
Questions? Contact:
Associate Director of Academic Advising: Elizabeth Colon ecolon@pace.edu
NYC Academic Adviser: Shannon Gribben sgribben@pace.edu
PLV Academic Adviser: Christie Wisecarver cwisecarver@pace.edu
PLV & NYC Staff Associate: Barbara Romani bromani@pace.edu
Interim Department Chair: Dr. Rhonda Maneval D.Ed., RN mailto:rmaneval@pace.edu
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 75 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
Major Requirements (75 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| HSC 100 | Health Care Ethics | 3 |
| HSC 110 | Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| HSC 200 | Health Care for Diverse Populations | 3 |
| HSC 205 | Health Informatics and Telehealth | 3 |
| HSC 210 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| HSC 300 | Genetics in Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 305 | Introduction to Epidemiology and Evidence-Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 310 | History of Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HSC 315 | Global Health IT and Innovations | 3 |
| HSC 320 | Global Primary Health Care: An Introduction | 3 |
| HSC 324 | Government, Politics and Policy | 3 |
| HSC 325 | Patient Education and Advocacy | 3 |
| HSC 330 | Global Environmental Health | 3 |
| HSC 335 | Health Policy: The Current State of Affairs | 3 |
| HSC 400 | Leadership and Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 405 | Global Health: A Field Experience (Capstone) | 3 |
| HSC 410 | Global Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HSC 420 | Current Issues in Healthcare Delivery (Capstone) | 3 |
| HSC 480 | Capstone Project 1 | 3 |
| HSC 481 | Capstone Project ll | 3 |
| Concentration Program | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 15 | |
Global Health | ||
Health Policy and Advocacy | ||
| Total Credits | 75 | |
Note: Completing the health science program does not guarantee admission to a PA or nursing program. Graduates of the BS in Health Science must apply to those programs, meet specific requirements, and compete with all other applicants.