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Prerequisite Courses
An applicant who has earned an undergraduate degree must complete the following prerequisite courses (Effective for applicants applying in 2009):
- BIO 270. Human Physiology
- BIO 290. Human Anatomy
- GANTH 195. Cultural Anthropology
- HTH 441. Rehabilitative Biomechanics (or comparable physics or kinesiology course)
- MATH 220. Elementary Statistics
- PSYC 160. Life Span Human Development
- PSYC 250. Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
- HTH 408. Research Methods
- HTH 300. Medical Terminology
Choose one of the following:
- GSOCI 240. Individual in Society
- GSOCI 210. Social Issues in a Global Context
Note: Students who are initially seeking a JMU undergraduate health sciences degree in occupational studies must complete all General Education requirements, the courses listed above, and the following additional prerequisite courses:
- NUTR 280. Nutrition for Wellness
- HTH 151. Foundations of Health Sciences
- GHTH 100. Personal Wellness
- HTH 354. U.S. Health Care Systems
- HTH 320. Health Statistics
- CHEM 120/ 120L. Concepts of Chemistry with lab
Undergraduate health science students entering JMU beginning in 2008–2009 must take the following core courses:
- HTH 230. Community Health
- HTH 330. Intro to Chronic Diseases
- HTH 450. Epidemiology
- HTH 451. Health Behavior Change
