Health Science Major

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The Health Science major, located within the Department of Athletic Training, prepares students for a variety of studies within the health sciences. Students will be prepared to work in schools, businesses, health care settings, and the community in a variety of healthcare related positions. A major in health science equips students with a variety of educational tools and techniques to use in their profession by emphasizing both health behavior theories and practical application through educational programming and service in the field.

The Health Science major does not issue grade waivers in the major or minor.

Required Core Courses (27 semester hours):

HSC 110 - Foundations of Professional Practice 1 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 150 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 370 - Internship in Health Sciences 0-15 Credit Hour(s) (minimum of 3 credits)
HSC 390 - Applications of Professional Practice 1 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 425 - Healthcare Seminar 2 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 485 - Healthcare Administration 2 Credit Hour(s)
HSC 490 - Research Methods in Health Sciences 2 Credit Hour(s) (Senior Capstone Experience)
HSC 171 - Acute Care of Injury and Illness 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 240 - Community Health 2 Credit Hour(s)
ESS 306 - Nutrition 3 Credit Hour(s)
MTH 119 - Statistics I 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 101 - General Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)

Concentrations:

Students must declare one of the following two concentrations by the end of their second semester of study:

Athletic Training Concentration (25 semester hours):

ATR 500 - Special Topics
ATR 513 - Anatomy for Orthopedic Assessment
ATR 545 - Lower Extremity Evaluation
ATR 552 - Taping and Bracing
ATR 568 - Medical Evaluation and Documentation
ATR 569 - Axial and Abdominal Evaluation
ATR 570 - Clinical Proficiencies I
ATR 571 - Clinical Proficiencies II
ATR 580 - Advanced Emergency Care
ATR 681 - Therapeutic Interventions I

3+2 Pathway: Masters in Athletic Training

Students interested in completing the 3+2 MAT pathway must work with their advisor for admission to the program. They must complete the Health Science core curriculum and the Pre-Professional Health Concentration before adding the Athletic Training Concentration.

The Pre-Professional Health concentration provides sufficient prerequisite coursework for admission to Athletic Training and some Occupational Therapy graduate programs. Students wishing to pursue graduate study in other graduate health programs should consult with their academic advisor and the Pre-Professional Health Advisor to determine the additional courses required for admission to these programs, as prerequisite coursework varies by program and institution. The Athletic Training concentration is designed only for those students planning on completing the 3+2 MAT pathway.

Master of Athletic Training Admission Pathways

Junior 3+2 year Pathway:

Eligible applicants must currently be enrolled at Heidelberg with successful completion of at least 109 undergraduate credit hours; the Master of Athletic Training program prerequisite courses; admission requirements and successful completion of course requirements with a major in Health Science or Exercise Science before being admitted to the program. Accepted 3+2 year applicants will begin the Master of Athletic Training Program in late-July, prior to the semester start. A Bachelor of Science degree is intended to be awarded at the end of year one in the Master of Athletic Training program. Students with prior college coursework are also eligible for this pathway.

Professional Program Pathway:

Eligible applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree in any major, at any regionally accredited institution; the Master of Athletic Training program prerequisite courses; and meet the minimum admission requirements.