The BLA concentration in Health Studies is an interdisciplinary concentration that offers students the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of health from multiple perspectives. Topics explored include anatomy and physiology, the role of nutrition and physical activity and the impact of aging on health and disease. The variety of health related topics will help students prepare for a variety of careers, such as art therapy, music therapy, and many social service fields.

The BLA concentration in Health Studies requires a minimum of 19-20 credits total (depending on choice of 3 or 4 credit “Core” course).

Required Courses

• HSCI.1010 / HSCI.1030 Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab
• HSCI.2220 Health and Disease Across the Lifespan
• One Core course (choose from the following):
  • HSCI.1020 / HSCI.1040 Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab
  • NUTR.1100 Nutrition and Wellness

Elective Courses¹

Choose three courses from the list below (only one PSYCH course may be chosen):

• HSCI.3060 Introduction to Gerontology
• HSCI.3080 Global Health
• HSCI.3190 Pathophysiology
• NURS.2180 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
• PHIL.4010  Bioethics and Genetic Research
• PSYC.3450 Health Psychology
• PSYC.3600 Adult Development and Aging
• PSYC.3630  Introduction to Disability Studies
• PUBH.2070 US Health Care System
• SOCI.3510  Sociology of Health and Healthcare

¹Students from the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences can petition health major courses to fulfill this electives requirement.