- HSV 2250 - Lifespan Development - 3 credit hours
- HSV 2650 - Information Literacy in the Health Sciences - 3 credit hours (or pass a Proficiency Examination)
- HSV 3000 - Research in Health Services - 3 credit hours
- HSV 3700 - The Health System and Its Environment - 3 credit hours
- HSV 3900 - Core Competencies and Contemporary Issues in Healthcare - 3 credit hours
- HSV 4100 - Legal Issues in Healthcare Services - 3 credit hours
- HSV 4400 - Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Human Services - 3 credit hours
- HSV 4780 - U.S. Health Policy - 3 credit hours
- HSV 4800 - Healthcare Management - 3 credit hours
- HSV 4860 - Health Literacy Practices - 3 credit hours
- HSV 4880 - Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Healthcare - 3 credit hours
B.S. in Healthcare Services and Sciences
Note: In fall 2019, the Interdisciplinary Health Services bachelor’s degree program was renamed Healthcare Services and Sciences. Students admitted to the IHS program prior to fall 2019, refer to the appropriate Undergraduate Catalog or consult with your academic advisor if you have any questions about this change.
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General HSS Degree
The general Healthcare Services and Sciences bachelor's degree provides the educational experience to prepare you for a number of impactful careers in the growing field of health care.
In the HSS bachelor’s degree program, you’ll learn HOW to be a healthcare professional.
You won’t just learn basics like anatomy, medical terminology and ethics. You’ll learn about health literacy and patient communication so you’re prepared to work with patients from varying backgrounds. You’ll also learn about the business, legal and budget issues specific to healthcare, along with other skills you need to be a responsible, effective healthcare professional.
Use the links below to learn more about health care and health science careers, the courses required for this bachelor's degree, and WMU minors that complement the HSS bachelor's degree in preparing you for a career after graduation.
Curriculum
Required Courses
Students must complete all the HSS core major courses and core cognate courses.
Curriculum
The curriculum for this bachelor's degree has three parts - the core, an element of specialized knowledge, and the required capstone experience.
Clinical practice
The Clinical Practice in Health concentration optimizes training for students who have an associate degree and are already licensed, certified or registered in an allied health profession. You will receive transfer credits for prior education and you may be eligible for up to 30 credits for prior work experience.

Capstone experience
If you’re looking for a way to distinguish yourself with future employers, our required capstone experience is a chance for you to enhance your resume by putting your education to work at a healthcare organization. Whether you choose an internship or a capstone project, you’ll use what you’ve learned and have something to show for it on your resume.
If you’re already working in a healthcare field, you might have the option to satisfy our capstone requirement by working on a solution to a problem for your employer. We will expand your understanding of the healthcare environment by exposing you to real world situations, helping you think differently about processes and perspectives.
Preparation concentrations
Besides the general HSS bachelor’s degree, we offer four preparation concentrations in strong and growing fields – vision studies, occupational therapy and physician assistant – specifically designed to give you a strong knowledge base in those areas and prepare you for meaningful health care jobs. You’ll also get the educational foundation to apply to graduate school if you choose to pursue advanced professional degrees in those areas.

Complementary minors
There are many minors at WMU that will complement the education you'll receive in the Healthcare Services and Sciences program. While potential employers don't typically focus on minors, they can help you refine your focus on an interest area or specialty. Here are just some of WMU's minors that may be of interest to you:
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- Addiction Studies (leads to national certification)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Integrative Holistic Health and Wellness
- Long-Term Care Administration
- Management
- Non Profit Leadership (leads to national certification)
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Spanish
- Speech and Hearing Processes