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Health ScienceBachelor of ScienceHealth Science is an interdisciplinary program grounded in the liberal arts. The major is comprised of courses in Health Promotion, Nutrition, Substance Abuse and Addictions, Exercise Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology. Students learn how environmental, socioeconomic, and personal factors influence the health of individuals and populations. All Health Science majors complete the Health Science core, which focuses on the science of health and the art of health promotion. To complete the Health Science major, students select one of four options: Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Wellness, Nutrition, or Substance Abuse and Addictions. Prospective students should meet with a faculty advisor during their first semester to review the application process that is required for each of the options within Health Science. Specific requirements and standards are listed for each of the options.
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS44 credits minimum
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS70-92 credits
Core Courses
Exercise Science Option54 creditsThe Exercise Science option provides students with a strong scientific understanding of the acute and chronic effects of exercise on the body and mind. Coursework emphasizes current research and its practical application and prepares students for a variety of careers in several health and fitness-related fields, including corporate, community, and commercial fitness and strength and conditioning. Graduates in this option are also prepared to take certifying examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). All students in the Exercise Science option must demonstrate first aid and CPR competencies at the level of American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult CPR prior to the first practicum, HLSC 372. The application process for admission to the Exercise Science option should be initiated during the first semester for students intending to major in Eealth Science and typically completed by the end of the second semester. Each student should meet with a Health Science faculty advisor and take HLSC 101 Health and Wellness. The review of applications and notification of the results of this review will be made following the second semester. If a student is not accepted, he or she should schedule a consultation with his or her Health Science faculty advisor. During the conference, the student will be notified of any areas of deficiency that need to be addressed. Once admitted, the student must officially declare his or her major through a faculty advisor.
Admission Criteria
Exercise Science Requirements
Allied Discipline Requirements
Allied discipline courses are prerequisites for courses in the major. The BIO sequence should be started in the second semester of the first year.
ELECTIVES
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Health Promotion and Wellness Option50 creditsThe Health Promotion and Wellness option offers two specializations: Community Health and Behavior and Health. Students select one of the specia-lizations and complete option requirements and specialization requirements. Health Promotion and Wellness option graduates work to change policies, environments, attitudes, and behaviors that affect health. The Community Health specialization prepares students for professional careers in community health education, global health, or for graduate programs in public health or health education. The Behavior and Health Specialization prepares students for such graduate programs as Health Psychology, Pain Management, or Behavioral Health. The application process for admission to the Health Promotion and Wellness option should be initiated during the first semester for students intending to major in Health Science and typically completed by the end of the second semester. Each student should meet with a Health Science faculty advisor and take HLSC 101 Health and Wellness. The review of applications and notification of the results of this review will be made following the second semester. If a student is not accepted, he or she should schedule a consultation with his or her Health Science faculty advisor. During the conference, the student will be notified of any areas of deficiency that need to be addressed. Once admitted, the student must officially declare his or her major through a faculty advisor.
Admission Criteria
Health Promotion and Wellness Requirements
Allied Discipline Requirements
Allied discipline courses are prerequisites for courses in the major. The BIO sequence should be started in the second semester of the first year.
Community Health Specialization Requirements
Behavior and Health Specialization Requirements
ELECTIVES
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
ELECTIVESSelect courses to reach a total of 124 credits for the degree.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS124 credits
Nutrition Option The Nutrition option is currently granted initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education of the American Dietetic Asso-ciation, 120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60606-6995. This option provides the basic academic preparation necessary to become a registered dietitian (RD). Certification as an RD is often mandatory for professional positions and requires completion of an approved postgraduate super-vised practice program. Typically, a student who successfully completes the ADA-approved curriculum, an ADA-accredited internship or pre-professional practice program, and the registration examination becomes qualified as a health professional responsible for services in areas such as nutrition service-related management, clini-cal or community dietetics, education, consultation, private practice, and research. The application process for admission to the Nutrition option occurs during the first semester for freshmen and transfers. Each student should meet with a faculty advisor and take HLSC 101 Health and Wellness. The review of applicants and notification of the results of this review will be made by the end of that semester. If a student is not accepted, he or she should schedule a consultation with one or more members of the Health Science Admissions Com-mittee. During the conference, the student will be notified of any areas of deficiency that need to be addressed. Once admitted, the student must officially declare his or her major through a faculty advisor.
Admission Criteria
For transfer students, equivalent transferred courses may be considered if approved by the Admissions Committee.
Application Process
If the above criteria are met, applications can be officially submitted for permanent admission to the option. Applications should be submitted to the Nu-trition option program director immediately upon completion of the spring semester. Applications need to be postmarked by one week following the last day of final exams in the spring semester. Enrollment in additional Health Science/Nutrition option major courses will not be allowed if application has not been made. The review of applications and notification of the results of this review will be made in writing before the start of the fall semester. Students who have met the application criteria will be considered admitted to the option. The overall GPA of these students will then be monitored by their Nutrition option advisor to assure that it remains at the 2.8 or higher level. Students who are not admitted into the Nutrition option or do not submit application materials to the option by due dates will be deregistered from HLSC 215 and/or HLSC 216. These students will be able to adjust their schedule using the online registration process at least 1 week prior to the start of classes. If a student is not permanently accepted into the Nutrition option they should complete the following steps:
Nutrition Option Requirements
The following courses are required for American Dietetic Association accreditation:
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS128 credits(Integrative Studies + HLSC core + Option + Allied)
Substance Abuse/Addictions Option The Substance Abuse/Addictions option at Keene State College is an academic program with practical training in preparation for further studies in the field or entry-level employment in Substance Abuse/Addictions. The program provides students with a theoretical understanding of substance abuse and addictions and an introduction to counseling, treatment, and related practices. The curriculum emphasizes research, theory, and practice regarding the continuum of care in addictions. Students can specialize in the area of prevention or treatment in course selection and internship placement. Depending on the criteria of each state, the work in this Substance Abuse/Addictions program may be applied toward becoming a licensed or certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor or prevention specialist. However, this process is pursued separately through the students' State Bureau of Substance Abuse, Prevention, and Treatment Services. The application process for admission to the Substance Abuse/Addictions option should be initiated during the first semester for students intending to major in Health Science and typically completed by the end of the second semester. Each student should meet with a Health Science faculty advisor and take HLSC 101 Health and Wellness. The review of applications and notification of the results of this review will be made following the second semester. If a student is not accepted, he or she should schedule a consultation with his/her Health Science faculty advisor. During the conference, the student will be notified of any areas of deficiency that need to be addressed. Once admitted, the student must officially declare his or her major through a faculty advisor.
Admission Criteria
Substance Abuse/Addiction Requirements
Allied Discipline Requirements
Allied Discipline courses are prerequisites for courses in the major. The BIO sequence should be started in the second semester of the first year.
ELECTIVESSelect courses to reach a total of 124 credits for the degree.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS124 credits
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