Health Sciences BS Program Specifics

Here we provide information on course requirements, course descriptions and an Academic Rhode Map for each program, a semester-by-semester plan to help you toward graduation in four years.

Course Requirements

Course Descriptions

Academic Rhode Map for Health Sciences BS

Academic Rhode Map for Dental Hygiene Completion

Academic Rhode Map for Human Services Concentration

Academic Rhode Map for Medical Laboratory Sciences Concentration

Academic Rhode Map for Respiratory Therapy Completion

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate:

• A broad-based understanding of diverse arts and sciences fields.
• A fundamental knowledge of health-related biology and chemistry.
• The mathematical and social skills necessary to succeed in modern society.
• The specific tools and skills required for their chosen discipline.

Dental Hygiene

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Assume responsibility for ethical dental hygiene practice in accordance with professional codes of ethics and state law.
• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene expertise, knowledge and services to the local community.
• Make evidence-based decisions by acquiring, analyzing and documenting information using current scientific research.
• Critically evaluate professional issues within the context of the modern health-care environment.
• Promote oral health within the community.

Human Service

• Upon completion of this program, students will have a fundamental understanding of health sciences and health-care issues.

Respiratory Therapy

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Critically evaluate professional issues within the context of the modern health-care environment.
• Describe and interpret statistical tests applied to medical research data.
• Apply evidence-based medicine to clinical practice.

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at RIC complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.

Minor in Health Sciences