Bachelor of Science in Health Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Health/Non-Teaching Certification (Track 1)
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| American Government | |
| Texas Government | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| |
| First Aid, Safety and CPR | |
| Human Sexuality | |
| Environmental Health | |
| Personal Health and Wellness | |
| Aging, Death and Dying | |
| Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases | |
| Research and Contemporary Issues in Health | |
| Consumer Health | |
| Drugs and Health | |
| Nutrition | |
| Public and Community Health | |
| Health Education for the Elementary School | |
| Overview of the U.S. Healthcare system | |
| Health Administration and Leadership | |
| Health and Communities | |
| Community Health Planning and Assessment | |
| Problem Solving and Evaluation for Community Health Programs | |
| Mental Health Promotion | |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Health Law and Ethics | |
| Internship in Health and Kinesiology | |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Health/Teaching Certification (Track 2)
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 6 |
| American Government | |
| Texas Government | |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | |
| |
| First Aid, Safety and CPR | |
| Human Sexuality | |
| Environmental Health | |
| Personal Health and Wellness | |
| Aging, Death and Dying | |
| Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases | |
| Overview of the U.S. Healthcare system | |
| Consumer Health | |
| Drugs and Health | |
| Nutrition | |
| Public and Community Health | |
| Health Education for the Elementary School | |
| Research and Contemporary Issues in Health | |
| Health Administration and Leadership | |
| Health and Communities | |
| Community Health Planning and Assessment | |
| Problem Solving and Evaluation for Community Health Programs | |
| Coaching Individual and Dual Sports | |
| Outdoor Performance Activities | |
| Movement Activities for Elementary Children | |
| Theory and Practice of Coaching | |
| Motor Learning and Control | |
| Secondary Kinesiology | |
| Education Preparation | |
| Educational Foundations | |
| Educational Psychology | |
| Instructional Planning and Assessment | |
| Instructional Methods and Classroom Management | |
| Student Teaching/Elementary I | |
| Student Teaching Secondary - All Level | |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Health Non-Teaching Certification Degree Sequence
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| HLTH 1301 | 3 | Component Area Option One Core | 3 |
| HLTH 1302 | 3 | HLTH 1304 | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | HLTH 1306 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 |
| | | |
| HKIN Any 1000 Level Course | 1 | HLTH 2303 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| | | |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Total | 14 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Junior |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 |
| HLTH 2302 | 3 | HLTH 3301 | 3 |
| HLTH 3311 | 3 | HLTH 3304 | 3 |
| HLTH 3303 | 3 | HLTH 3309 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Senior |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | HLTH 4307 | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective or Minor Requirement | 3 | HLTH 4306 | 3 |
| HLTH 3300 | 3 | HLTH 4308 | 3 |
| HLTH 3305 | 3 | HLTH or KINE Restricted Electives | 3 |
| HLTH 4310 | 3 | HLTH or KINE Restricted Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
Academic Deans
| Name |
Unit |
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
|
BS Health Teaching Certification
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| HLTH 1301 | 3 | Component Area Option One Core | 3 |
| HLTH 1302 | 3 | HLTH 1304 | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | HLTH 1306 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
| Sophomore |
|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
|---|
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 4 |
| | | |
| HKIN Any 1000 Level Course | 1 | HLTH 2303 | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| | | |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Total | 14 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 30 |
Academic Deans
| Name |
Unit |
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
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Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
BS Health
Degree Skills
- Develop skills to improve community health
- Conduct research in their field to improve human health domestically and globally
- Integrate information from various disciplines
Concentration Skills
- Teachers certification
- Time management
- Public speaking
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Enhanced problem solving and communication skills in health
- Leadership
- Teamwork
