HEALTH STUDIES ACADEMIC MAP
College of Human Sciences and Services
Major Code: : HS_HLTS_BS
Total Credits: 120
Catalog Year 2014-2015
This interdisciplinary program prepares students for non-clinical careers in public health, health education promotion, health
services, and health-related research working in for-profit companies, hospitals and community health agencies, and not-for-profit
organizations. Specializations include Global & Environmental Health, Health Promotion, and Health Services. For more
information, see http://www.uri.edu/hss/health/index.html
SEMESTER 1
CREDITS
SEMESTER 1 MILESTONES
KIN 123
PSY 113
Gen Ed (COM / WRT)
BIO 105 or 106
MTH course (107, 108, 131, 141)
URI 101
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
1
16
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Complete URI 101
Complete BIO 105 or 106
Complete MTH course
SEMESTER 2
CREDITS
SEMESTER 2 MILESTONES
HLT 200
KIN 122
PHL 101 / 103 / 212
Gen Ed (COM / WRT)
Gen Ed
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
15
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Complete HLT 200
Complete 30 credits (or consider summer/winter J-term courses)
SEMESTER 3
CREDITS
SEMESTER 3 MILESTONES
COM 202 / 208 / 210 / 215
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
15
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Choose Specialization Area
Eligible to move from UC to College of HSS
SEMESTER 4
CREDITS
SEMESTER 4 MILESTONES
HS specialization area course
HS specialization area course
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
Gen Ed
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
15
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Consider minor area of study (optional)
HS Specialization required courses (100-200 level)
Complete 60 credits (or consider summer/winter J-term courses)
GENERAL EDUCATION CHECK LIST
Fill out the general education requirements as you complete each. See http://web.uri.edu/advising/general-education/
for additional information.
English Communication ___________ ___________
Fine Arts & Literature ___________ ___________
Natural Science ___________ ___________
Social Science ___________ ___________
Mathematics ___________
Letters ___________ ___________
Foreign Language/Culture ___________ ___________
Approved by: NK
Date: 8/4/14
Catalog Year: 2014-2015
HEALTH STUDIES ACADEMIC MAP
College of Human Sciences and Services
SEMESTER 5
CREDITS
SEMESTER 5 MILESTONES
STA 307 or PSY 200
HS specialization area course
HS specialization area course
Elective
Elective
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
15
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Identify minor area of study (optional)
Complete 6 credits of 300-400 level courses
Major Code: : HS_HLTS_BS
Total Credits: 120
Catalog Year 2014-2015
SEMESTER 6
CREDITS
SEMESTER 6 MILESTONES
HLT 450
PHP 405 or PHL 314
HS specialization area course
HS specialization area course
Upper-level elective
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
15
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Complete 6 credits of 300-400 level courses
Complete HLT 450
Complete 90 credits (or consider summer/winter J-term courses)
SEMESTER 7
CREDITS
SEMESTER 7 MILESTONES
PHP 405 or PHL 314
HS specialization area course
Upper level elective
3
3
3
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Consider internship (300-400 level elective)
Upper level elective
Upper level elective
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
15
Meet with advisor to complete intent to graduate form by Oct. 15th
SEMESTER 8
CREDITS
SEMESTER 8 MILESTONES
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
TOTAL CREDITS
3
3
3
3
3
15
Overall GPA 2.00
Meet with advisor
Complete 120 credits
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, Health Coaching, Cooperate Health Manager, Hospital
Administrator, Global Health Analyst, Community Health Worker, Private Practice Assistant, Health Educator, Public Policy
Specialist, Health Department Official, Government Relations. Students should contact the Center for Career and Experiential
Education with questions regarding career advice: http://web.uri.edu/career/
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: International study may include internships or course work towards degree requirements. International
study may have an impact on map; therefore, it is important to consult with your academic advisor before participating in an international
opportunity. Interested students should also contact the Office of International Education: http://www.uri.edu/international
NOTE: This map is a term-by-term course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate
in four years. The course schedule serves as a guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. Milestones are courses and special requirements
necessary for timely progress to complete a major.
Approved by: NK
Date: 8/4/14
Catalog Year: 2014-2015