Health Science
Bachelor of Science
Community Health Option
Dignostice Imaging Option - BSHS Degree Track (Single Field Major)
Health Care Management Option
Prosthetics Option (Single Field Major)
Physician Assistant Option -
Radiologic Technology Option (Single Field Major)
Minor
Master of Science
Physician Assistant Residency Option
Professional Studies Option
Faculty
Gus McCarthy, Chair, Division of Health Sciences
WH A-330E (310) 243-2217
Ellen Hope-Kearns, Coordinator, Professional Studies Option
WH A-330H, (310) 243-3364
Scott Hornbeak, Coordinator, Prosthetics Option
WH A-385C, (310) 243-2700
Pamela Krochalk, Coordinator, Community Health Option
WH A-330B, (310) 243-2690
Fung Sun, Coordinator, Health Care Management Option
WH A-320E, (310) 243-3364
Erna Wells, Coordinator, Radiologic Technology Option
WH A-330J, (310) 243-3364
Paula D'Amorie, Margaret Parker, Vanessa Parker-Crockett, Sharon Raphael, Timothy Staats, Abel Arvizu Whittemore
Program Office: WH A-330, (310) 243-3748
WH A-300, (310) 243-2120 or (800) 344-5484
Emeriti Faculty
Chi-Hua Hsiung, Amer El-Ahraf
Program Description
Health Science offers a variety of programs including a major with different options leading to the Bachelor of Science in Health Science, a minor and a subject matter preparation program that partially fulfills the requirements for a Single Subject Teaching Credential in Health Science.
The Community Health Option is designed to provide students with the necessary interpersonal skills and perspectives to function as effective community health workers in an urban population that is diverse ethnically, economically and demographically.
A student in this option will acquire oral and written communication skills needed to develop health education materials and gain a basic understanding of public health problems and methods commonly used in studying these problems. Registered Nurses and allied health care workers will be able to serve their patients more effectively by becoming knowledgeable about community health service agencies and public health policy at all levels of government.
Students majoring in this option also must complete the requirements for a minor.
The Health Care Management Option is designed to provide students with a general foundation in the principles and theories of management, the skills needed by frontline or middle level supervisors in a health care unit, an understanding of the organizational structure of the health care system, the financing of health care services in the United States, and knowledge of current health policies at local, state and federal levels.
Students majoring in this option must complete requirements for a minor.
The Prosthetics Option
educates students to evaluate patients who are in need of artificial limbs
(prostheses) or mechanical body supports (orthoses). Formal instruction in
prosthetics will education students how to design appropriate prosthetic
devices; to fit and fabricate the devices; and to provide follow-up care. This practitioner level program is clinically
affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in
Undergraduate
students who plan to become prosthetists should
choose this Option. A student must have
completed all of the required prerequisite courses before qualifying for
admission to the Option; normally completing 56-70 lower division transferable
units before admission. The Option is a
Single Field Major - no minor required.
Actual volunteer or working experience an orthotics
and prosthetics facility is an additional selection criteria. After successful application and admission to
the Prosthetics Option, the student spends their first three semesters
completing lower division requirements and Health Science division core
requirements. These courses include two
new courses, HEA 205, "Introduction to Orthotics
and Prosthetics," and HEA 231, "Clinical Protocol in Orthotics and Prosthetics." During this period, the student will undergo
additional evaluation for technical aptitude, and may be required to obtain
more volunteer time in local facilities in order to prepare for the clinical
courses. The clinical portion of the
program is twenty-four weeks in length, and will begin in August and January of
every year. The student accepted into
the Prosthetics Option will take 31 units of upper division coursework, which
includes a five week clinical rotation (Preceptorship)
at the close of the formal courses.
Completion of the Prosthetics Option satisfies the total course
requirements for the Bachelor's Degree in Health Science and also satisfies the
educational requirements necessary to enter an accredited prosthetics
residency. The Health Science Degree,
Prosthetics Option and the post graduate residency are accredited by the
National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic
Education (NCOPE). Upon completion of
the residency program, the student is eligible to take the prosthetics
certification examination given by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics.
After the student has completed the BS Degree in Health Science, Prosthetics Option, they also have the opportunity to pursue Orthotic course work in an additional Orthotics Certification Program offered in the Division of Extended and International Education. A separate application and supporting documents will be required for admission into this program after completion of the degree program. A number of qualified students who have already completed a Bachelor's Degree will also be attending the orthotic clinical classes, paying the same fees to Extended Education. These other students are known as Orthotic Certificate students; they receive a Certificate of Completion upon graduation from the orthotics program.
The Physician Assistant Option
- An affiliation with Western University of Health Sciences' Primary
Care Physician Assistant program is in place.
The Physician Assistant Option
- California Licensed Track is
a degree completion program for physician assistants. It is designed to provide the benefit of a
broader understanding of the health care system, enabling graduates to provide
direct patient service, in association with a physician, in a more
knowledgeable manner.
This track is for
The Radiologic Technology Option is designed to accommodate the entering undergraduate or transfer student with an associate degree (AA or AS). The program is offered in cooperation with the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology, which is currently accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education for Radiologic Technologists and approved by the State of California Department of Education for Radiologic Technology training. Upon completion of the program, students will be qualified to sit for the certification examinations given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Certification Board of the California Department of Health Services. Diagnostic Imaging - BSHS Degree Track applicants must be currently certified as radiologic technologists in California (C.R.T.) to be admitted to the degree completion track for radiologic technologists.
Features
The Health Care Management and Community Health Options are designed for currently practicing or potential health care personnel. About half of the students are practicing registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and other health professionals. Students may apply to one of the clinically related options: the Physician Assistant Option; the Orthotics and Prosthetics Option; the Radiologic Technology Option. Since nearly all of the students work during the day, most Health Science courses are offered in the late afternoon, evening or weekend and many meet only once a week. To keep the Health Science programs contemporary, many of the Health Science courses are taught by practicing professionals.
Academic Advisement
All students are urged to consult with advisors throughout their matriculation at CSU Dominguez Hills. At the very least, advisors should be consulted for the following:
o Admission
o Career plans and choices
o Selection of options
o Variation in programs and/or “course substitution”
o Pre-registration advisement
o Filing for graduation
Advisement is available through the
Preparation
Students interested in Health Care Management or Community
Health may complete their lower division general education, preferably with an
associate of science degree, before coming to
CSU Dominguez Hills. Those students who are interested in the clinically
related options should have a strong science background in high school and
should have completed most of the lower division prerequisite courses for the
option before entering the Health Science program. For clinical options, some
direct care experience is recommended.
Credit for Prior
Health Education
If students have completed a clinical program for
which they did not receive academic credit, they may be granted credit for that
education. Please consult the Health
Science Office for details.
The credits obtained for a clinical program may be applied as lower division
elective credits toward the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science only.
Procedures and
Admission Criteria
Only a limited number of students can be accommodated in the clinical options. In addition to filing a completed application to the university, students must also complete the desired option application form to be considered for admission. Admission to these clinical options is not automatically ensured by meeting academic requirements, nor does admission to CSU Dominguez Hills as a Health Science Major guarantee acceptance into individual programs.
Graduation with
Honors in the Major
An undergraduate student may be a candidate for graduation with honors in Health Science provided s/he meet the following criteria:
1. A minimum of 36 units in residence at CSU Dominguez Hills;
2. A minimum grade point average of at least 3.5 in courses used to satisfy the upper division requirements in the major;
3. Recommendation by the Health Science faculty.
Students who achieve honors in Health Science will have the information recorded on their transcripts and diplomas.
Prosthetics Option
Due to the limited laboratory space, only 16 students can be accommodated in the Prosthetics Option. Admission to the option, therefore, is not automatically ensured by meeting the University admission requirements, nor does admission to CSU Dominguez Hills as a Health Science Major guarantee acceptance to the program. The admission criteria and application procedures for the option are discussed below.
To be eligible for consideration as a candidate in this option, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
A. Completion of all lower division required courses with a grade of “C” or better (as listed in the program description section) and the completion of two years lower division course work.
B. Facility with hand tools and light duty power equipment.
C. Successful completion of all Orthotic and Prosthetic option prerequisite courses as listed in the Major Requirements for the B.S. in Health Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics option with a grade of "C" or better.
D. A program application and subsequent interview by a panel consisting of orthotics and prosthetics faulty. Send completed O & P applications to:
O & P Program
(310) 243-2120 or (800) 344-5484
Completed applications to the University should be sent to:
Please note: Deadlines are subject to change without
notification. Check with the Health Science
Office for the deadlines of the current application cycle.
Physician Assistant
Option -
This track is for
The Physician Assistant Option - California Licensed Track has the following admission requirements:
1. Applicants must hold a
current
2. Applicants must meet all the requirements for admission to CSU Dominguez Hills;
3. It is preferred that applicants have completed at least 56-70 lower division transferable units, including lower division General Education requirements and English and mathematics courses which make them exempt from taking the EPT (English Placement Test) and the ELM (Entry Level Mathematics Test);
4. It is preferred that applicants have completed prerequisites under "California Licensed Track", or their equivalents. These courses, or their equivalents, may be included in the 56-70 transferable units required for admission to the track. A grade of "C" or better in each course is required;
It is expected that
Students must complete all other requirements of CSU Dominguez Hills before receiving a degree.
For further information call or write:
Health Science Program, WH A-330
(310) 243-3819 or (310) 243-2213.
During the University filing period, applicants should send a completed application to the University, official copies of all transcripts, and a nonrefundable application fee to:
Office of Admissions
Applications for admission to the University may be
obtained by writing to the
by calling (310) 243-3696. Mark
"PA" at the top of your application.
Admission to the University does not imply admission to the Physician Assistant Option - California Licensed Track.
Radiologic Technology Option
To be eligible for consideration as a candidate in this option, an applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
A. Completion of all lower division required courses. A grade of “C” or better in each course is required. The completion of 56-70 units of lower division course work is highly recommended before application to the program.
B. Applicants meeting the above requirements must be willing to be interviewed by Harbor-UCLA faculty and Health Science program faculty.
C. Applicants must submit two separate applications, with supporting documents to Harbor-UCLA School of Radiologic Technology and to CSU Dominguez Hills.
D. Applications and supporting documents to Harbor-UCLA School of Radiologic Technology must be received by April 1 of each year. Applications received after April 1 will be considered for the next year. Applications for admission to CSU Dominguez Hills may be obtained by writing or calling the Office of Admissions, with completed applications returned to:
Office of Admissions
(310) 243-3645
Applications to the clinical program may be obtained
by writing or calling the
School of Radiologic Technology
(310) 222-2825
Diagnostic Imaging - BSHS Degree Track
Applicants must be currently certified as radiologic technologists in California (C.R.T.) to be admitted to the degree completion track for radiologic technologists.
Bachelor of Science
in Health Science Program
Learning Objectives and Faculty Assessment Strategies
Upon completion of the B.S. in Health Science, graduates of any option will be able to fulfill the following overall program objectives.
Objective
1: Demonstrate integration of principles from
basic skills, natural, behavioral and computer sciences with the health science
core; apply resulting skills and knowledge to personal health, health education
and health care practice.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Review transcripts for required prerequisite
courses with grade of C or higher; faculty observation and input regarding
writing, speaking, critical thinking and interpersonal skills; use of written
and classroom assessment for health science content.
Objective
2: Identify historical trends, issues and
problems of
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Classroom discussions; oral reports; written
term papers and essay examinations.
Objective
3: Demonstrate ability to apply logic and
rational thinking to inquiry in Health Science research; demonstrate relevance
of health science data to decision making.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Written critique of a recent health science
research article; oral responses to classroom discussions; written
examinations; evaluation of original written research proposal in the health
sciences.
Objective
4: Analyze the nature, transmission and control
of disease from a public health perspective and apply these principles to
health care planning.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Responses to classroom discussions; student
reports and responses to guest speakers; written examinations; term paper from
current literature.
Objective
5: Analyze and apply current concepts of the
behavioral sciences to the health field, with specific application to
ethnically and culturally diverse, urban populations, especially in relation to
specific disease.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Student presented case studies; group role
playing; written papers and examinations.
Objective
6: Identify and synthesize key principles,
theories and skills of interpersonal and group processes in health techniques
of interviewing, small group dynamics, crisis intervention and interpersonal
management skills in ethnically and culturally diverse urban settings.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Student observations and analyses of selected
group's interventions; individual consultations with instructor; group
observation paper; presentation of docudrama; written essay examination.
Objective
7: Identify the underlying causes and pathologic
processes of disease in organ systems of the human body; propose possible
treatments and prognoses related to specified diagnoses.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Evaluation of oral reports of case studies,
video tapes and other audio visual aids; class discussions; written papers and
examinations with objectives.
Objective
8: Demonstrate integration of current management
concepts, issues and skills required in a health unit; apply concepts and
skills to the areas of health care personnel, finance, equipment supplies and
facilities' management, emphasizing interpersonal communication contacts and
personnel problem solving techniques.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: Responses to cases, classroom discussions; group drama
illustrating principles; written "thought paper"; written
examinations.
Objective
9: Develop and improve reading, writing,
speaking critical thinking, analytical, interpersonal and content skills, as
applied to the multiracial, multiethnic, urban and suburban populations served
by health organizations.
Faculty
Assessment Strategies: In all courses, assess students' classroom
discussions and oral reports; responses to audio-visual aids; written term
papers; written and oral reports from volunteer community project coordinators;
written examinations and practical examinations to answer the question: Have
students mastered the Objectives?
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree
See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.
Elective Requirements
Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 or a maximum of 132 units.
General Education
Requirements (54-60 units)
See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.
United States
History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement (6 units)
See
the "United States History, Constitution, and American Ideals"
requirements in the University Catalog.
Courses used to satisfy this requirement do not apply to General
Education.
Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement
See
the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" in the University
Catalog.
Minor Requirements
Students completing this major with the Community Health option or the Health Care Management option will need to complete a minor in another field.
Major Requirements (45-79
units)
Students must select one of the options listed. The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree.
A Major in Health Science consists of lower division required courses, upper division core courses and lower and upper division courses in an option. The upper division core courses are common to all Health Science Majors. The lower division required courses and the lower and upper division option courses vary with the option chosen. All Health Science majors, all options, must take the following core courses:
Common Core Requirements (27 units)
A. Lower Division Required Courses (12 units)
BIO 250. Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 251. Elements of Human Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory (1)
CSC 101. Computer Applications for Scientists (2)
HSC 201. Health Care Systems and Perspectives (3)
MAT 131. Elementary Statistics and Probability (3)
NOTE: Students are advised to take MAT 131 to meet both the General Education quantitative reasoning requirement and the Health Science lower division requirement.
B. Upper Division Requirements (15 units)
1. Required Course (3 units)
HSC 492. Research Methods in Health Sciences (3)
2. Select four courses from the following (12 units):
HEA 312. Introduction to Public Health (3)
HEA 314. Health Behavior (3)
HEA 315. Interpersonal Skills in
Health Communication (3)
HEA 318. Health Resources Management (3)
HEA 317. Pathophysiology
for Orthotics & Prosthetics (3)
(for O & P students only) or
HSC 308. Pathophysiology for Health Professions (3)
A Student selecting the Health Care Management or Community Health Option must also satisfy the requirement of a minor field. The minor should be selected in consultation with an advisor with the goal of contributing to one’s career objectives and personal growth.
The recommended minors for the Health Science Major are: biology, business administration, economics, psychology, public administration, sociology.
In addition to the common core requirements, all Health Science majors must choose one of the following options:
Community Health
Option (45 units)
Students completing this major will need to complete a minor in another field.
A. Common Core Requirements (27 units)
B. Upper Division Required Courses (9 units)
HEA 460. Community Health Agencies (3)
HEA 468. Multicultural Health (3)
HEA 490. Health Science Senior Seminar (3)
C. Select three courses from the following (9 units):
BIO 374. Drug Abuse (3)
BIO 386. Human Aging (3)
HEA 466. Environmental Health Problems (3)
HEA 474. Seminar in Health Care Ethics (3)
HSC 495. Special Topics in Health Sciences (1-3)*
PSY 353. The Experience of Death and Dying: Psychological Perspectives (3)
PUB 373. Health Policy (3)
*NOTE: When taking HSC 495. Special Topics in Health Sciences, please consult a Health Science advisor. HSC 495 may be taken more than once, if the topic is different.
Health Care
Management Option (45 units)
A. Common Core Requirements (27 units)
B. Upper Division Required Courses (9 units)
HEA 472. Survey of Health Care Finance (3)
HEA 474. Seminar in Health Care Ethics (3)
HEA 490. Health Science Senior Seminar (3)
C. Select three courses from the following (9 units):
HEA 466. Environmental Health Problems (3)
HEA 468. Multicultural Health (3)
HEA 470. Legal Issues in the Health Science (3)
HSC 491. Management Skills in Health Sciences (3)
HSC 495. Special Topics in Health Sciences (1-3)*
PUB 301. Administrative Leadership and Behavior (3)
PUB 303. Public Personnel Administration (3)
PUB 371. Health Services Administration (3)
PUB 373. Health Policy (3)
*NOTE: When taking HSC 495. Special Topics in Health Sciences, please consult a health science advisor. HSC 495 may be taken more than once, if the topic is different.
Prosthetics Option
(64 units)
Single field major - no minor
required
Students who plan to apply to
this option, should have completed 54-60 lower division transferable
units. Students who plan to enter the
prosthetics option are advised to select lower division General Education
courses which also meet the requirements listed below, or equivalents.
A. Prerequisites or equivalents
BIO 102. General Biology (3)*
BIO 250. Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 251. Elements of Human Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory (1)
CHE 102. Chemistry for the Citizen (3)* or
CHE 110. General Chemistry I (5)
MAT 153. College Algebra and Trigonometry (4)*
PHY 120. Elements of Physics I (4)
PSY 101. Understanding Human Behavior (3)*
CSC 101. Computer Applications for Scientists (2)
*NOTE: These courses qualify for credit in General Education.
B. Common Core Requirements (27 units)
Must include HEA 317, Pathophysiology for Orthotics and Prosthetics
C. Lower Division Required Courses (7 units)
HEA 205. Introduction to Orthotics and Prosthetics (3)
HEA 231. Clinical Protocol in Orthotics and Prosthetics (3)
HEA 250. Normal and Pathological Gait (1)**
D. Upper Division Required Courses (30 units)
HEA 335. Orthotics and Prosthetics Practice Management (2)**
HEA 345. Biomechanics and Kinesiology for Orthotics and Prosthetics (2)**
HEA 350. Below Knee Prosthetics I (3)**
HEA 352. Below Knee Prosthetics II (3)**
HEA 354. Above Knee Prosthetics I (3)**
HEA 355. Material Science and Applied Anatomy in Orthotics and Prosthetics (4)**
HEA 450. Upper Limb Prosthetics (3)**
HEA 452. Above Knee Prosthetics II (3)**
HEA 493. Preceptorship in Orthotics and Prosthetics (3)**
HSC 498. Directed Research in Health Sciences (1)**
KIN 301. Kinesiology (3)
*NOTE: ** Indicates these courses are taken off-site; registration in Extended Education.
Physician Assistant
Option -
Single field major - no minor
required
(Applicants must be certified and licensed PAs)
A. Recommended Prerequisites or equivalents
BIO 250. Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 251. Elements of Human Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory (1)
CHE 102. Chemistry for the Citizen (3) or
CHE 110. General Chemistry (5)
PSY 101. Understanding Human Behavior (3)
SOC 101. The
Individual in Society
(3) or0
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)
ENG 110. Freshman Composition I (3)
ENG 111. Freshman Composition II (3)
B. Common Core Requirements (27 units)
C. Upper Division Required Professional Courses (4 units)
HEA 401. Physician Assistant Historical and Philosophical Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 402. Physician Assistant Ethical
Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 403. Physician Assistant Political
Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 404. Physician Assistant Legal
Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
D. Additional Upper Division Required Courses (48 units)
Students in the California Licensed PA Track will receive from the PA faculty, the course goals and objectives, review outlines, and reading lists from which to study before taking a competency test in each of the following courses. One test for each of the enrolled courses will be given each semester. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 15 hours study time weekly. Students must pass examinations with a "C" or higher in all PA courses. The following courses will be taken by review and testing.
HEA 321. Patient Assessment (3)
HEA 322. Principles of Therapeutics (3)
HEA 323. Primary Care (3)
HEA 324. Internal Care (4)
HEA 325. Surgery and Orthopedics (3)
HEA 326. Medical Specialties (3)
HEA 327. History and Physical Examination Practica (3)
HEA 420. Primary Care Medicine:
Current Concepts and Practice (2)
HEA 421. Advanced Clinical Primary Care I (4)
HEA 422. Advanced Clinical Primary Care II (8)
HEA 423. Advanced Clinical Primary Care III (4)
HEA 424. Family Medicine Preceptorship
and Clinical Selective (8)
Radiologic Technology Option (69 units)
A. Prerequisites or equivalents
BIO 250. Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 251. Elements of Human Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory (1)
ENG 110. Freshman Composition I (3)*
ENG 111. Freshman Composition II (3)*
PSY 101. Understanding Human Behavior (3)* or
SOC 101. The Individual in Society (3)*
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)*
PHY 100. Patterns in Nature (3)* or
PHY 106. Physical Science (3)* or
PHY 120. Elements of Physics I (4)*
CHE 110. General Chemistry I (5)*
NOTE: *These courses qualify for credit in General Education.
B. Common Core Requirements (27 units)
C. Lower Division Required Courses (3 units)
HEA 280. Orientation and Elementary Radiation Protection (1)
HEA 281. Medical Terminology: Radiology (1)
HEA 287. Clinical Practicum I (1)
D. Upper Division Required Courses (39 units)
HEA 380. Darkroom Chemistry and Techniques (1)
HEA 381. Patient Care Procedures Related to Radiology (2)
HEA 382. Principles of Radiographic Exposure (3)
HEA 383. Common Radiographic Procedures
Using Contrast Media (2)
HEA 384. Topographic Anatomy & Positioning I (3)
HEA 385. Radiation Protection (3)
HEA 387. Clinical Practicum II (3)
HEA 388. Clinical Practicum III (3)
HEA 480. Radiologic Physics (2)
HEA 481. Topographic Anatomy & Positioning II (3)
HEA 482. Special Radiographic Procedures (2)
HEA 483. Subspecialities in Radiology (2)
HEA 485. Departmental Administrative
and Office Procedures, Computer Literacy (1)
HEA 487. Clinical Practicum IV (1)
HEA 488. Clinical Practicum V (3)
HEA 489. Clinical Practicum VI (3)
HEA 499. Senior Research Project in Radiology (1,1)
Diagnostic Imaging
Option -
BSHS Degree Track (69
units)
A. Recommended Prerequisites or Equivalents
BIO 250. Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 251. Elements of Human Anatomy
and Physiology Laboratory (1)
ENG 110. Freshman Composition I (3)*
ENG 111. Freshman Composition II (3)*
PSY 101. Understanding Human Behavior (3)* or
SOC 101. The Individual in Society (3)*
ANT 100. Introduction to Cultures (3)*
PHY 100. Patterns in Nature (3)* or
PHY 106. Physical Science (3)* or
PHY 120. Elements of Physics I (4)*
CHE 110. General Chemistry I (5)*
NOTE: *These courses qualify for credit in General Education.
B. Common Core Requirements (27 units)
The following courses will be taught by review and testing.
C. Lower Division Required Courses (3 units)
HEA 280. Orientation and Elementary Radiation Protection (1)
HEA 281. Medical Terminology: Radiology (1)
HEA 287. Clinical Practicum I (1)
D. Upper Division Required Courses (39 units)
HEA 380. Darkroom Chemistry and Techniques (1)
HEA 381. Patient Care Procedures Related to Radiology (2)
HEA 382. Principles of Radiographic Exposure (3)
HEA 383. Common Radiographic
Procedures Using Contrast Media (2)
HEA 384. Topographic Anatomy & Positioning I (3)
HEA 385. Radiation Protection (3)
HEA 387. Clinical Practicum II (3)
HEA 388. Clinical Practicum III (3)
HEA 371. Radiologic
Technology Legal
Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 372. Radiologic Technology Historical and Philosophical Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 373. Radiologic
Technology Ethical
Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 374. Radiologic Technology Political and Social Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 375. Radiologic
Technology Future
Perspectives and Professional Review (1)
HEA 480. Radiologic Physics (2)
HEA 481. Topographic Anatomy & Positioning II (3)
HEA 482. Special Radiographic Procedures (2)
HEA 483. Subspecialities in Radiology (2)
HEA 485. Departmental Administrative
and Office Procedures, Computer Literacy (1)
HEA 487. Clinical Practicum IV (1)
HEA 488. Clinical Practicum V (3)
HEA 489. Clinical Practicum VI (3)
HEA 499. Senior Research Project in Radiology (1,1)
Minor in Health Science (15 units)
The Minor in Health Science is designed for students majoring in another field that can be strengthened with a solid background in Health Science.
A. Lower Division Required Courses (3 units)
BIO 250. Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
B. Additional Required Courses (12 units)
1. Select three courses from the following (9 units):
HEA 312. Introduction to Public Health (3)
HEA 314. Health Behavior (3)
HEA 315. Interpersonal Skills in
Health Communication (3)
HSC 201. Health Care Systems and Perspectives (3)
HSC 308. Pathophysiology in Health Professions (3)
2. Select one course from the following (3 units):
HEA 460. Community Health Agencies (3)
HEA 466. Environmental Health Problems (3)
HEA 470. Legal Issues in Health Sciences (3)
HEA 472. Survey of Health Care Finance (3)
Master of Science
in Health Sciences
Admission Procedures
Students must submit an application to the University for admission (or readmission) with graduate standing, and official transcripts of previous college work in accordance with the procedures outlined in the “Admissions” section of the University Catalog.
General Admission Requirements
The student will qualify for admission to the program if he/she:
1. has
a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university. (See the University Catalog for
requirements of graduates
of non-accredited institutions.);
2. has met the TOEFL requirement with a score of 575 or above on the written test or a minimum score of 213 on the computer based test;
3. has a grade point average of at least 2.5 (4.00 scale) in his/her last 60 semester units of upper division course work; lower division courses taken after obtaining the bachelor's degree and extension courses, (except CSU Dominguez Hills upper division resident extension courses or the equivalent on another campus), will be excluded from the calculation; and
4. is in good standing at the last college attended.
Graduate Classified
Standing
Only those applicants who show promise of success will be admitted to the graduate program, and only those who continue to demonstrate a satisfactory level of scholastic competence and fitness shall be eligible to proceed in the curriculum. To receive Graduate Classified Standing, i.e. to be admitted to the Master of Science in Health Sciences, Physician Assistant option, a student must have completed the admission requirements previously stated.
Graduate Conditionally
Classified Standing
This standing allows students who are potentially
eligible for admission, but have some deficiencies, to enroll in the graduate program. A student is admitted in this category if, in
the opinion
of the program's graduate coordinator, he/she can remedy any deficiencies in
prerequisite preparation by specified additional work.
Graduation Writing
Assessment Requirement
All graduate students entering the University in the Fall of 1983 or thereafter are required to satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) in accordance with the established policies of the University. Students must satisfy the requirement before being Advanced to Candidacy. (See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section of the University Catalog.)
Advancement to Candidacy
Upon completion of the second semester after
admission, or
22 units of approved coursework, the student must complete the Graduation
Advisement and Advancement to Candidacy Form.
To be Advanced to Candidacy, the student must have:
1. achieved Graduate Classified Standing;
2. maintained a grade point average of 3.0 or better in all graduate coursework to be used for the degree;
3. completed the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR);
4. completed the Graduation Advisement and Advancement to Candidacy forms in consultation with the graduate coordinator; and
5. applied and paid graduation fees.
Continuing Student Status
Students must maintain continuous enrollment throughout their time in the graduate program. Students who miss a semester will have to reapply to the university and to the program, and may find that some previous coursework may not be recognized. (Students should consult the graduate admission regulations in the Graduate Degree section of the University Catalog concerning credit for transfer graduate work). Students who are unable to attend the University for one semester should enroll in a Graduate continuation Course, HSC 600 or CLS 600, to maintain continuous enrollment. Students must be enrolled in the semester they graduate.
Course Currency
Requirement
Students have a maximum of only five years to complete all graduation requirements, including all coursework, examinations, and thesis or project. Course work that does not meet the five-year deadline will have to be repeated or replaced by other courses with the approval of the program coordinator.
Degree Requirements (33-44
units)
Students must select one of the options listed.
Physician Assistant Option (44 units)
In addition to meeting the General Admission requirements for the Master of Science in Health Sciences program, a student applying to the Physician Assistant Residency option will qualify for admission to the program if he/she:
1. has graduated from a primary care physician assistant training program approved by the American Medical Association Committee on Allied Health Education and Administration, or successive agency;
2. has
passed the National Commission on Certification
of Physician Assistants examination and has current certification;
3. has a current primary
care physician assistant license in
4. has submitted three letters of recommendation, including one from the director of the physician assistant training program where graduated and one from a supervising physician;
5. has completed a successful interview with the program's Graduate Coordinator and representatives from the program faculty and adjunct faculty in the clinical speciality;
While not a specific requirement, previous experience practicing as a physician assistant is desirable.
Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements may be admitted conditionally upon approval of the graduate coordinator.
A. Required Courses (12 units)
HSC 501. Advanced Research Methods in Health Science (3)
HSC 502. Principles of Epidemiology (3)
HSC 503. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3)
HSC 598. Directed Research (1,1)*
HSC 5