Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The Health Science program at NGU is designed to provide students with a comprehensive Christian education in the biological, social, and behavioral aspects of health and wellness. The program emphasizes a holistic approach to health that recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, and the importance of evidence-based practice, research methods and critical thinking skills.

Two concentrations have been developed within the Health Science major to provide a more customized learning for students. The exercise science concentration has an emphasis on the physiological, biomechanical, and neurological principles that underlie human movement and exercise and sports performance The Health Promotion and Education concentration has an emphasis on health promotion, disease prevention, program planning and evaluation, and community health.

In addition to coursework, students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a variety of experiential learning opportunities, including internships, research projects, and community-based service-learning activities. These experiences will enable students to apply classroom learning to real-world situations and develop the skills necessary to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Overall, our Health Science program equips students to become transformational leaders in a wide range of careers in the healthcare, exercise, and sports performance fields. Graduates of our program are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities, and to pursue advanced study in health science or related fields.

Vascular Imaging and Cardiac Echocardiogram Leadership Program Articulation Agreement

NGU has partnered with Prisma Health to offer our Vascular Imaging and Cardiac Echocardiogram Leadership Program. Students transfer after their junior year to Prisma to begin this program which lasts approximately 18 months. Their coursework at Prisma Health transfers back to NGU thus satisfying their senior year coursework. Students will graduate with a BS in Health Science and certifications in Vascular Imaging and Cardiac Echocardiogram.

Mary Black Nursing Articulation Agreement

Accelerated B.S. in Nursing. Students transfer after their junior year to USC Upstate (up to five seats are reserved for NGU students) to begin this program which lasts approximately 18-24 months. Their coursework at Mary Black transfers back to NGU and satisfies their senior year of coursework. Students graduate with a BS in Health Science and BS in Nursing.

Core Curriculum

First Year Experience, Choose 1 (1 Credit)

COLL-1100NGU 101

1

HNRS-1110Honors First Year Experience/Introduction to Honors

1

Communication, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3

COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3

Required

CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1

ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3

ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3

Literature, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

ENGL-2330American Literature to 1865

3

ENGL-2340American Literature Since 1865

3

ENGL-2310British Literature to 1785

3

ENGL-2320British Literature Since 1785

3

ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3

ENGL-2390Special Topics

3

Required

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3

CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3

CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2

Fine Arts, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

MUSC-1300Engaging the Arts Through Music

3

ARTS-1300Engaging the Arts Through Visual Arts

3

THTR-1300Engaging the Arts Through Theatre

3

COMM-1320Engaging the Arts Through Film

3

Required

HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3

Math, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

-Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3

Required

PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3

BIOL-1410Principles of Biology I

4

- 

CHEM-1450General Chemistry I

4

-Or

CHEM-1480Introductory Chemistry

4

Civic Awareness, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

PLSC-2310American National Government

3

HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3

HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Total Credit Hours:45

Major Requirements

BIOL-2470Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL-2480Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

Chemistry, Choose second course in sequence* (4 Credits)

CHEM-1460General Chemistry II

4

-Or

CHEM-2480Principles of Organic and Biochemistry

4

*Chemistry choice will be determined based on the first Chemistry course that was selected for the Core Curriculum.

Ethics, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

BIOL-3300Creation, Faith, and Science

3

BIOL-3365Medical Ethics

3

BUSN-3320Business Ethics

3

CHST-3350Christian Ethics

3

CJUS-1330Ethics and Criminal Justice

3

HLSC-4360Health Policy and Ethics

3

Required

MATH-1330Probability and Statistics

3

Lifespan Development Requirement, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

HLSC-2310Health Promotion Across The Lifespan

3

PSYC-2350Human Growth and Development

3

Required

HLSC-1300Introduction to Health Science

3

- 

HLSC-1110Practicum I

3

-Or

HLSC-1120Practicum II

1

- 

HLSC-3200Special Topics

3

- 

HLSC-3210Practicum III

2

-Or

HLSC-3220Practicum IV

2

- 

HLSC-3230Junior Certification Seminar

2

HLSC-3320Fitness Assessment

3

HLSC-3335Human Nutrition

3

Gerontology Elective, Choose 1 (3 Credits)

HLSC-3340Aging and Chronic Illness

3

HLSC-3345Nutrition, Health, and Aging

3

HLSC-3375Exercise and Aging

3

Required

HLSC-3440Exercise Physiology

4

HLSC-3355Research Analysis and Writing

3

HLSC-4210Senior Seminar

3

HLSC-4600Internship in Wellness

3-6

Total Credit Hours:30

Concentration Requirements - Exercise Science

HLSC-3470Essentials of Strength and Conditioning

4

HLSC-3480Medical Aspects of Athletics

4

HLSC-4330Exercise Prescription

3

HLSC-4420Kinesiology

4

Total Credit Hours:15

Concentration Requirements - Health Promotion and Education

HLSC-3330Community and Environmental Health

3

HLSC-3390Social Epidemiology

3

HLSC-4311Health Science Program Planning

3

HLSC-4360Health Policy and Ethics

3

Total Credit Hours:12

Concentration Requirements - Prisma

BIOL-2390Medical Terminology

3

HLSC-3330Community and Environmental Health

3

HLSC-3390Social Epidemiology

3

Following Courses to be Completed at Prisma Health

-Intro to Echocardiography

4

-Intro to Vascular Sonography

4

-Ultrasound Physics

4

-Echocardiogram Principals

4

-Vascular Sonography Principals

4

-Sonography Practicum

4

-Echocardiogram Methods

4

-Vascular Methods

4

Total Credit Hours:33

Concentration Requirements - Mary Black Nursing

BIOL-2390Medical Terminology

3

HLSC-3330Community and Environmental Health

3

HLSC-3390Social Epidemiology

3

HLSC-4311Health Science Program Planning

3

HLSC-4360Health Policy and Ethics

3

HLSC-4325Essentials of Pathophysiology

3

- 

BIOL-2465Microbiology

4

BIOL-2466Microbiology Lab

0

Following Courses to be Completed at USC Upstate/Mary Black Nursing

-Intro to Professional Nursing

3

-Health Assessment

3

-Foundations of Nursing with Practicum

6

-Health Alterations 1 with Practicum

6

-Nursing of Childbearing with Practicum

5

-Child Health Nursing with Practicum

5

-Pharmacology

3

Total Credit Hours:53

Major Electives

Choose 3 classes of the following excluding those required for chosen concentration

BIOL-2390Medical Terminology

3

BIOL-3365Medical Ethics

3

HLSC-3320Fitness Assessment

3

HLSC-3330Community and Environmental Health

3

HLSC-3350Drug Use and Abuse in Society

3

HLSC-3360Human Response to Stress

3

HLSC-3375Exercise and Aging

3

HLSC-3376Nutrition and Disease Processes

3

HLSC-3380

HLSC-3385Rehabilitative Exercise

3

HLSC-3390Social Epidemiology

3

HLSC-3470Essentials of Strength and Conditioning

4

HLSC-3900

HLSC-4311Health Science Program Planning

3

HLSC-4320Obesity and Weight Management

3

HLSC-4360Health Policy and Ethics

3

HLSC-4420Kinesiology

4

Total Credit Hours:9
Total Free Elective Requirements 3
Total Degree Requirements Health Promotion and Education Concentration 123
Total Degree Requirements Exercise Science Concentration 126

Our mission is to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive Christian education in health science that emphasizes a strong foundation in the biological, social, and behavioral aspects of health and wellness. Through rigorous coursework and hands-on experiential learning opportunities, our program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become transformational leaders in the health science field.

We are committed to promoting a holistic approach to health that recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. Our program emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making in health, exercise, and sports science.

Overall, our goal is to produce graduates who are well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to the health and wellness of individuals and communities, and who are committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.

Upon completion of our undergraduate health science program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the biological, social, and behavioral determinants of health.
  2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the physiological, biomechanical, and neurological principles that underlie human movement, and exercise.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in exercise testing and assessment techniques, including the interpretation of physiological and biomechanical data.
  4. Design and implement evidence-based exercise programs for individuals and groups across the lifespan, taking into account individual differences and health status.
  5. Develop and implement effective health promotion and disease prevention strategies for individuals and communities including exercise, nutrition, and stress management.
  6. Demonstrate proficiency in basic research skills, including the ability to locate, evaluate, and synthesize scientific literature related to health science.
  7. Demonstrate proficiency in basic clinical skills, such as first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and injury prevention and management.
  8. Demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations and communities.
  9. Communicate effectively with patients, clients, and other health professionals using appropriate technologies and modalities.
  10. Recognize the importance of lifelong learning and professional development in the rapidly evolving field of health science.

Freshman Year - Fall

HLSC-1300Introduction to Health Science

3

-NGU 101

1-2

MATH-1330Probability and Statistics

3

ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3

CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2

CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1

HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Freshman Year - Spring

BIOL-1410Principles of Biology I

4

BIOL-1411Biology I Lab

0

- 

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3

MATH-1310College Algebra

3

-Fine Arts Requirement

3

ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3

-Practicum in Health Science

1

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:17

Sophomore Year - Fall

BIOL-2470Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL-2471Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

0

- 

-Literature course

3

CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3

PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3

-Communication requirement

3

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year - Spring

BIOL-2480Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

BIOL-2481Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

0

- 

-Civic Awareness

3

HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3

HLSC-Elective 1

3

PSYC-2350Human Growth and Development

3

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Junior Year - Fall

HLSC-3440Exercise Physiology

4

HLSC-3441Exercise Physiology Lab

0

- 

-Health Science Practicum III or IV

2

HLSC-3335Human Nutrition

3

HLSC-3230Junior Certification Seminar

2

CHEM-Requirement 1

4

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:17

Junior Year - Spring

HLSC-3355Research Analysis and Writing

3

CHEM-Requirement 2

4

-Concentration Specific Courses

3-4

-Free Elective

3

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:16-17

Senior Year - Fall

-Ethics Requirement

3

HLSC-4210Senior Seminar

3

HLSC-3200Special Topics

3

- 

HLSC-Elective 2

3

-And/Or

-Concentration Specific Courses

3

- 

-Concentration Specific Courses

6-8

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:16-18

Senior Year - Spring

HLSC-Internship

6

HLSC-Elective 3

3

-Concentration Specific Courses

3

-Chapel

0

-Cultural Events

0

Total Credit Hours:12