Completion of an approved transfer associate degree from a Virginia Community College (Transferable Associate Degrees - JMU) will guarantee complete fulfillment of JMU's General Education requirements.
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Students who will not be earning an approved transferable associate degree will be responsible for completion of JMU's general education program. For guidance about courses that can be used to complete core community college requirements and will assist with the satisfaction of general education requirements at JMU visit (VCCS and RBC Course Equivalents for JMU's General Education Program - JMU).
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Bachelor of Science
James Madison University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
Program Details
Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Sciences
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science, Major in Health Sciences
James Madison University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
The B.S. in Health Sciences degree is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness and behavior change, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analysis of health concerns. The major combines a broad foundation of health-related course work with a choice of preparatory courses suitable for entry into graduate programs in dentistry, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health and veterinary medicine.
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The B.S. in Health Sciences degree is designed for students interested in understanding the causes of disease, strategies for promoting wellness, and the scientific basis and methodologies for analysis of health concerns. The major combines a broad foundation of health-related coursework with a choice of preparatory courses suitable for entry into graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, public health, physician assistant and veterinary medicine. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Carefully review transfer course equivalencies for HTH 210 Medical Terminology or consider completing the course at JMU. Many students pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences also complete one of the pre-professional health minors at JMU. See information from the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising for additional guidance if you plan to pursue a graduate degree after a B.S. in Health Sciences undergraduate degree. You may be able to complete some of these courses prior to transferring to JMU.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | JMU offers a variety of pre-professional health (PPH) minors (pre-occupational therapy, pre-physician assistant studies, pre-physical therapy, pre-medicine, pre-athletic training) that complement the B.S. in Health Sciences for those students interested in eventually pursuing a graduate degree. Other minors that may be of interest include: special education-non teaching, family studies, biology, substance abuse, public policy and administration, general business, and medical Spanish. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Recent graduates have gone on to pursue graduate studies in occupational therapy, public health, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and medicine. Â |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Sciences
120
Health Sciences - BS
120
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
40
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Madison Foundations
9
Writing - C1W
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Critical Thinking - C1CT
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Human Communication - C1HC
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Arts and Humanities
9
HumanQuestions&Context - C2HQC
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Visual & Perform Arts - C2VPA
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Literature - C2L
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
The Natural World
9
Quantitative Reasoning - C3QR
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Physical Principles - C3PP
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Natural Systems - C3NS
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Lab Experience - C3L
1
Independent Labs - C3L
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Physical Principles / Natural Systems Lab Courses
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
American and Global Perspectives
6
The American Experience - C4AE
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
The Global Experience - C4GE
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Sociocultural and Wellness Area
6
Wellness Domain - C5W
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Sociocultural Domain - C5SD
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Degree Requirements
9
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
9
Quantitative Competency
6
Earn 6 credits: Complete the following
Earn 6 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
Scientific Literacy
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
OR
Complete courses from the following Course list:
But NOT
courses from the following Course list:
Major Requirements
65
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
HTH Major Requirements
57
Chemistry
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Statistics
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Wellness
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Health Sciences Core
32
Earn 32 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Select 16
16
Earn 16 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HTH Major Biology Courses
8
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Select 8 credits from the following courses: BIO 245/245L, 270/270L or 290/290L
Earn 8 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between James Madison University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of an approved transfer associate degree will guarantee fulfillment of JMU's General Education requirements. https://www.jmu.edu/transfer/VCCStransfer/ASDegrees.shtml |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | JMU accepts and reviews AP, IB, CIE and CLEP for all students with eligible scores, which may be different than at your prior institution. JMU will complete an independent review of the test score to apply credit to the JMU student record. Credit for prior learning (CLEP) is awarded on a per case basis for Adult Degree (Individualized Studies Majors) and RN-BSN students only and in consultation with the department of expertise, with the exception of military service credit. Credit for learning acquired in military service is awarded by the registrar's office using the ACE guide credit recommendation for study/experience listed on the military transcript and in consultation with the department of expertise. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
2481
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
55% (2023-2024)
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | JMU is a mid to large size institution that behaves more like a smaller institution. Faculty and staff hold students as the top priority. JMU has a 96% satisfaction rate. 89% of classes have less than 50 students. JMU is the #1 most recommended public University in the US by the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education; JMU is the #1 Best College for Employment in Virginia according to U.S. Department of Education statistics compiled by Zippia. JMU has the highest post-graduation job levels of all Virginia colleges. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Transfer applicants applying through the Guaranteed Admissions Agreement must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying to JMU. Requirements and forms are available at: https://www.jmu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-GAA.shtml |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
| Brightpoint Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person |
| Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year | In-Person, Online, Hybrid |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21-1094.00 | Community Health Workers | Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
| 21-1091.00 | Health Education Specialists | Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. | Community and Social Service Occupations |
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