Colby-Sawyer College seeks to provide students a Bachelor of Science degree in health science, balanced with core liberal education courses. Students graduating with a B.S. in health science will be prepared to enter a variety of health- and wellness-related fields in a diverse range of organizations and systems. From government to private nonprofit, to clinical or community health systems, the preparation of our students is focused on the broad skills of critical thinking, exceptional communication skills, ethical and professional behavior and other qualities required for success in the growing health and wellness occupations. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) provides a four-year traditional path for those wishing to enter health and wellness occupations, while also creating a gateway for higher degree attainment for those who have an Associate of Science degree by providing a 2+2 model.
Objective
It is our goal to prepare students to enter the thriving field of allied health systems. We provide a liberal arts education with core courses in health and wellness and associated sciences to prepare students to diagnose, evaluate and/or treat disease and promote health and wellness in various populations and through different types of organizations. Students may choose to follow a broad health science curriculum or to utilize their free electives to focus on a pathway that is based more in science, wellness or administration.
- Identify common terminology, tools and practices used in health and wellness systems.
- Critically appraise health science literature and apply the appropriate principles and procedures to the recognition, evaluation, interpretation and understanding of current issues.
- Discover and assess community resources for patients of health and wellness providers.
- Describe potential risks to wellness stemming from behavioral, environmental and social factors.
- Practice appropriate scientific inquiry, mathematical fluency and research and/or lab techniques for problem solving.
- Assess external issues regarding technology, demographics, regulatory and other influences as they impact health and wellness systems and activities.
- Critically appraise health science literature and apply the appropriate principles and procedures to the recognition, evaluation, interpretation and understanding of current issues.
Suggested interface with pre-professional options:
- Pre-PT suggested prerequisites: BIO106, 205, 206; CHE 101,102; ESS 323, 324; MAT 206, 220; PHY 101, 102; PSY 101, 240
- Pre-OT suggested prerequisites: BIO 205, 206; MAT 220; PSY 101, 216, 240; SHS 101; WRT 216
- Pre-Med: BIO 106, 205, 206, 304; CHE 101,102; MAT 221, 220; CHE 101, 307, 308; PHY 101,102.
- Pre-PA suggested prerequisites: BIO 205, 206 207; CHE 101, 102; PSY 101, MAT 220