Bryan College of Health Sciences General Education Plan

This table illustrates the General Education plan for Bryan College of Health Sciences according to categories of study, learning outcomes and required number of semester credit hours in each category for the Associate and Baccalaureate degrees. This table reflects the minimum General Education requirements for all students in an Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree program. Additional General Education courses may be required for specific majors.

Categories of StudyGeneral Education Learning OutcomesRequired Credit Hours for Associate DegreeRequired Credit Hours for Baccalaureate Degree
Natural Sciences (BIOS, CHEM, NUTR, PHYS)Apply the physical and biological sciences to human health concepts.816
Social Sciences (GERO, INTL, PBHL, PSYC, SOCI)Evaluate the societal factors (political, social, psychological, economic, religion, age, etc.) that influence individuals in diverse communities.39
Humanities/Fine Arts (ENGL, HIST INTL, PHIL, RELI, SIGN, SPAN)

Analyze issues using a multi-faceted approach to holistically address problems.

Integrate ethical reasoning into personal and professional identities to treat others with dignity

69
Mathematics (MATH, STAT)Employ quantitative and logical reasoning to solve problems.33
Communications (COMM)Deliver cohesive communication in a variety of formats in a professional setting.33
Business/ Management (ECON, MGMT)Articulate business management standards of practice to be a contributing member of a professional organization.03
Cultural StudiesDifferentiate one's own experiences from the experiences of others to foster global sensitivity.00
Total General Education Semester Hours Required for Degree 2343