College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College GUIDELINES FOR CGS STUDENTS & ACADEMIC ADVISORS 2016-2017 College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College Academic Services Center, room 207 635 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 For appointments or information, call 617-353-2713
Dear CGS Students and Academic Advisors, Thank you for your interest in Sargent College! Our programs are designed for students who are motivated to study health care topics and our doors are open to answer your questions. Enclosed are sample course plans for CGS students who are considering Sargent College. Careful planning, which you can start as early as the summer before your freshman year, will maximize your academic opportunities. If you decide that Sargent might be a good option for you, please come to see me so that we can work on your optimal course of study. The Sargent College community has something for everyone with an interest in studying health. Please note that Athletic Training has become a graduate level (MSAT) program and is no longer available for continuation. Sargent College options currently include: Behavior & Health Dietetics Nutrition & Health Health Science Human Physiology Physical Therapy (BS/DPT) Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences If you would like advice, help with planning or simply need more information on our programs, please contact me. Further information can also be provided by contacting the program directors. We are all looking forward to working with you. Sincerely yours, Heather Nicholson Academic Counselor Room 207 (617) 353-2713 nichol@bu.edu Note: Prior approval must be granted for ALL external coursework.
Behavior & Health program, Department of Occupational Therapy: Behavior & Health gives students a strong foundation in the social and behavioral sciences that will prepare them for entry roles in health care organizations, education, and social and human service organizations; and for advanced study in related professional fields. The program enables students to explore a variety of options in the health and social services arena and to develop a specialization in a particular area to meet the prerequisite requirements for graduate study at Boston University in fields such as occupational therapy, behavioral medicine, social work, and special education. Careful selection of appropriate courses will prepare students to pursue graduate studies in related fields such as anthropology, sociology, disability studies, and law. Prof. Wendy Coster wjcoster@bu.edu directs the Behavior & Health program. A GPA of 2.0 is required to continue into this program. Courses taken at CGS that satisfy B&H curriculum requirements are: RH103/104 completes the Writing requirement (equivalent to CAS WR100 and WR150) HU201/202 complete the Humanities requirement SS103/104 completes CAS SO100 Principles of Sociology NS201 completes the CAS BI105 requirement. Students in good standing can take CAS BI106 in place of NS202. Gap Semester Freshman Identify a General Psychology course to fulfill the CAS PS101 requirement and follow the preapproval process for transferring this course. I RH103 SS103 CAS MA113, MA115, MA213, or PS211 Statistics CAS PS241 Dev. Psych. or SAR HP252 Health & Disability Across the Lifespan CGS HU201 CGS NS201 SAR HP225 B&H Critical Inquiry (2) SAR HP305 Found of Health Promotion (2) SAR HP412 Abnormal Beh. Health & Rehab CAS BI106 Human Anatomy Behavioral Science course Note: Students may select either SAR-HP252 or CAS-PS241 to meet the requirement for a course in human development. If you are planning to apply to graduate school, it is recommended that you take CAS PS241 as that is a more-widely recognized course. Otherwise, we recommend SAR-HP252 because it has a more applied focus. Junior CAS BI211 Human Physiology SAR HP353 US Health Care System Behavioral Science course Specialty elective Senior I CAS PS332 Behavioral Medicine SAR HP320 Health Conditions/Life Span SAR HP500 Helping Skills Specialty elective Practicum/internship (4 credits) and 7 elective courses distributed among the following areas depending on interest: anthropology, foreign language, philosophy, psychology, religion, sociology, criminal justice, any Sargent topic, or public health. In their senior year, students may also be eligible to take related courses in medical anthropology or GMS behavioral medicine. Potential behavioral science options include: CAS Anthropology (CASAN---), CAS Psychology (CAS PS---) and CAS Sociology (CAS SO---). The specialty focus is developed individually in consultation with the student s Advisor. Each student will meet with his/her Behavior & Health faculty advisor every semester (usually before registration), and by the end of the Junior year, will identify an individual specialty area of focus related to his/her interests and anticipated career path. Suggested specialty electives include, but are not limited to: Anthropology (CAS AN---), Deaf Studies, (SED DE---), Special Education (SED SE---) Psychology (CAS PS---), Sociology (CAS SO---), Public Health (SPH PH---), or Speech Language & Hearing Sciences (SAR SH---)
Dietetics Program, Department of Health Sciences: Students interested in becoming registered dieticians/clinicians should pursue this major. The Dietetics major will take an extra semester to complete and financial aid is not guaranteed so you will need to appeal for more aid. Because of the professional accreditation requirements, a minimum grade of C+ is required in each of four courses (CH 171/174, BI 107/108) to enter the junior year. Prof. Michelle Debiasse debiasse@bu.edu is the director. A GPA of 2.0 is required to continue into this program. Courses taken at CGS that satisfy Dietetics program requirements are: HU104 is taken during the London semester. Students select at least two additional HU courses. SS104 is taken during the London semester. Students select at least two additional SS courses. Students in good standing can be exempted from CGS NS201 and NS202. Gap Semester Freshman Identify a Principles of General Chemistry course to fulfill the CAS CH171 requirement and follow the pre-approval process for transferring this course. If CH171 is not available, students may take another approved course towards the major. CGS RH103 CGS HU103 CAS CH174 Principles of Organic Chemistry (Prerequisite: CH171) CAS BI114 Human Infectious Diseases CGS SS201 CAS BI107 Biology I CAS MA115 Statistics I CAS PS101 General Psychology I CAS BI108 Biology II CAS MA116 Statistics II Note: To advance to junior level courses, each of these four courses (BI 107/108 and CH 171/174) must have been completed with a minimum average grade of C+. The courses should be completed at BU or be approved by a nutrition faculty member. Junior CAS BI211 Human Physiology SAR HS251 Human Nutrition Science CAS PH251 Medical Ethics Senior CAS CH273 Biochemistry SAR HS366 Community Nutrition SAR HS384 Medical Nutrition Therapy I QST SM101 Intro to Mgmt Extra SAR HS467 Nutrition Research (2) SAR HS415 Nutrition Practicum* SAR HS486 Applied Nutrition Care SAR HS488 Applied Nutrition Counseling (2) *Application required/$100 internship fee when enrolled I SAR HS342 Exercise Physiology SAR HS230 Food Science SAR HS281 Nutrition/Life Cycle SAR HS385 Medical Nutrition Therapy II SAR HS310 Mgmt/Food Service SAR HP353 US Health Care System SPH SB721 Behavioral Science & Public Health (3)
Nutrition & Health Program, Department of Health Sciences: The Nutrition & Health program is a new option for students interested in pursuing career opportunities in areas such as public health nutrition, nutrition communications, health and fitness, and the food industry. The curriculum includes courses in the basic sciences, nutrition, and food along with courses in your area of specialization. A GPA of 2.0 is required to continue into this program. Prof. Michelle Debiasse debiasse@bu.edu is the director. Courses taken at CGS that satisfy nutrition and health curriculum requirements are: HU104 is taken during the London semester. Students select at least two additional HU courses. SS104 is taken during the London semester. Students select at least two additional SS courses. Students in good standing can be exempted from CGS NS201 and NS202. For students interested in a public health focus, the recommended plan is: Gap dentify a Principles of General Chemistry course to fulfill the CAS CH171 requirement and follow the pre-approval process for transferring this course. If CH171 is not available, students may take another approved course towards the major. I Freshman CGS RH103 CGS HU103 CAS CH174 Principles of Organic Chemistry (Prerequisite: CH171) CAS BI114 Human Infectious Diseases CGS SS201 CAS BI107 Biology I CAS MA115 Statistics I CAS BI108 Biology II CAS MA116 Statistics II Junior SAR HS251 Nutrition Science CAS BI211 Human Physiology SPH PH510 Introduction to Public Health SAR HS300 Epidemiology Senior SAR HS366 Community Nutrition SAR HS396 Dietary Interventions & PH QST SM101 Introduction to Management SAR HS397 Nutrition & Chronic Diseases *Application required/$100 fee when enrolled I SAR HS281 Life Cycle Nutrition SAR HS230 Food Science SAR HS395 Food, Supplements, & Health SAR HS415 Nutrition Practicum (2)* SAR HP353 Org & Del of US Health Care SPH SB721 Behavioral Science & Public Health (3) SPH PH coursework Specialty s (8) For students interested in a communication focus, the recommended plan is: Gap dentify a Principles of General Chemistry course to fulfill the CAS CH171 requirement and follow the pre-approval process for transferring this course. If CH171 is not available, students may take another approved course towards the major. I Freshman CGS RH103 CGS HU103 CAS CH174 Principles of Organic Chemistry (Prerequisite: CH171) CAS BI114 Human Infectious Diseases CGS SS201 CAS BI107 Biology I CAS MA115 Statistics I COM CO201 Intro to Communication Writing CAS BI108 Biology II CAS MA116 Statistics II
Junior SAR HS251 Nutrition Science CAS BI211 Human Physiology COM coursework Senior SAR HS366 Community Nutrition SAR HS396 Dietary Interventions & PH SAR HS397 Nutrition & Chronic Diseases SAR HS300 Epidemiology *Application required/$100 fee when enrolled I SAR HS281 Life Cycle Nutrition SAR HS230 Food Science SAR HS395 Food, Supplements, & Health COM coursework SAR HS415 Nutrition Practicum (2)* SAR HP353 Org & Del of US Health Care COM coursework COM coursework
Health Science Program, Department of Health Sciences: This is a good major if you are interested in pursuing a graduate program in public health, health administration, nursing, physician or physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or if you wish to work with community or nonprofit organizations. A number of our students pursue non-medical careers, such as law, teaching or business administration. A GPA of 2.0 is required to continue into this program and Prof. Bria Dunham hscience@bu.edu is the director. CGS courses that satisfy Health Science Program degree requirements: HU104 is taken during the London semester. Students select at least two additional HU courses. SS103/104 fulfills the Social Science s NS201 satisfies CAS BI107 or BI105 requirement (determined by career goals). Students in good standing can take a Biology course (see list below) in place of NS202. Gap Semester Freshman Identify a General Psychology course to fulfill the CAS PS101 requirement and follow the preapproval process for transferring this course. I CGS RH103 CGS SS103 CAS EC101 Microeconomics CAS MA113, MA213, or PS211 Statistics CGS HU201 CGS NS201 CAS CH171 Principles of General Chemistry SAR HS325 Intro to Global Health Biology course 2 (see list below) SAR HP252 Health & Disability/Lifespan Junior CAS PH251 Medical Ethics SAR HS345 Global Environ. Public Health SAR HS210 Introduction to Critical Inquiry (2) s (8) Senior SAR HS440 Qualitative Res. Methods Public Health Minor/specialty area of study electives (8) I Biology course 3 (see list below) SAR HS300 Epidemiology Minor/specialty area of study elective SAR HP353 Organization/Delivery, Health Care SAR HS405 Health Science Practicum Global Health course: SAR HS430, HS463, HS450, HS470, HS475 Minor/specialty electives (8) Biology Course List (Any other biology course must have prior approval by the Health Science Program Director). CAS BI105 (Intro to Biology) CAS BI106 (Anatomy) CAS BI108 (Biology II) CAS BI114 (Human Infectious Diseases) SAR HS342 (Exercise Physiology) SAR HS369 (Gross Human Anatomy) CAS BI211 (Human Physiology) CAS BI315 (Systems Physiology) (pre-req. BI108, CH101, and CH102) SAR HS370 (Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology) (pre-req. SAR HS369) CAS BI203 (Cell Biology) (pre-req. BI108, CH102) CAS BI311 (General Microbiology) (for students who have taken BI203) CAS BI206 (Genetics) (for students who have BI108 and CH203) CAS BI111 (Brain, Hormones and Behavior) (non-lab) CAS BI230 (Behavioral Endocrinology) (non-lab) SAR HS251 (Human Nutrition Science) (non-lab) Students may complete a maximum of one course from the biology options that do not have labs
Human Physiology Program, Department of Health Sciences: Human physiology is a good major if you are interested in the study of human biology or if you are planning to go to medical school, as the pre-med requirements are built into the curriculum. You may, however, choose to pursue other areas of health care or prepare for a career in medical research using human physiology as your foundation. Graduates of the human physiology program have gone on to careers in medicine, public health, dentistry, physician assistant, nursing, other clinical therapy careers, medical research, and health care administration. Many of our undergraduates gain experience by working part-time as EMTs, clinical or basic research assistants and as teaching assistants. Gaining experience in areas of interest to you will not only help you to become more marketable by the time you complete your education, but will also give you the opportunity to explore different healthcare careers. A GPA of 2.0 is required to continue into this program and Prof. Judy Schotland, hphys@bu.edu is the director. Courses taken at CGS that satisfy Human Physiology curriculum requirements are: HU104 is taken during the London semester. Students select at least two additional HU courses. SS103/104 completes CAS SO100 and the Social Science NS201 satisfies CAS BI107 requirement. Students in good standing can take CAS BI108 in place of NS202. The recommended plan is: Gap dentify a General Chemistry course to fulfill the CAS CH101 requirement and follow the preapproval process for transferring this course. I Freshman RH103 SS103 CAS CH102 General Chemistry II CAS PS101 General Psychology CGS HU201 CGS NS201 CAS MA113 or PS211 Statistics CAS CH203 Organic Chemistry I CAS BI108 Biology II CAS CH204 Organic Chemistry II + I Junior CAS BI315 Systems Physiology CAS PY105 Physics I CAS CH273 or CH421 Biochemistry PDP PE (2 one-credit courses) SAR HS342 Exercise Physiology CAS PY106 Physics II SAR HS251 Human Nutrition Science Senior CAS MA121 Calculus I SAR HS369 Gross Human Anatomy CAS BI203 Cell Biology *SAR HS410 Internship or CAS MA122 Calculus II SAR HS370 Neuroanatomy & Neurophysiology SAR HS375 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology *SAR HS410 Internship or + Students planning to take Biochemistry CAS CH421 should take CAS CH214 instead of CH204. *HS410 Internship may be taken EITHER fall or spring of senior year. Note: For students planning to apply to physician assistant or nursing graduate programs, the Program recommends taking microbiology with a lab: CAS BI311 (BI206, Genetics, is a prerequisite). Depending upon the specific graduate programs to which you apply, CAS BI114 or GMS BT426 may also fulfill the requirement.
Physical Therapy (BS/DPT), Department of PT & AT: Students who are interested in pursuing a career as a physical therapist can continue into the Health Studies major with a 3.0 GPA and move into the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program to complete their professional coursework. Please note that the first year of the professional coursework (SAR PT515, PT520, HP531, PT551, PT565) must be successfully completed for the B.S. degree to be awarded. Prof. Diane Heislein heislein@bu.edu is the director. The following CGS courses satisfy requirements in the BS/DPT curriculum HU103/104/201 fulfills the Humanities s plus the Specialty SS103 fulfills the Social Science NS201 satisfies CAS BI105 requirement. Students in good standing can take CAS BI106 in place of NS202. The recommended plan is: Gap dentify a General Chemistry course to fulfill the CAS CH171 requirement and follow the pre-approval process for transferring this course. If CH171 is not available, students may take another approved course towards the major. I Freshman RH103 HU103 SS103 CAS CH172 Principles of Organic & Biochemistry CGS NS201 CGS HU201 CAS MA118 Algebra/Trig or MA121 Calculus CAS PS101 General Psychology CGSSS202 CAS BI106 Human Anatomy CAS MA113, MA115, MA213 or PS211 Statistics SAR HP252 Health/Disability Lifespan Junior CAS BI211 Human Physiology SAR HP412 Abnormal Behavior Senior CAS PY104 Physics of Health Science (see note below) I SAR HS342 Exercise Physiology SAR HP353 Org. & Delivery of Health Care in US SAR HS369 Gross Anatomy SAR PT341 Preclinical Experience SAR HP565 Biomechanics of Human Movement 5 th, 6 th and 7 th s Complete DPT program. Baccalaureate degree in Health Studies will be conferred after the 5 th year. Note: Many other institutions with programs in professions such as physical therapy and medicine require a 2-semester physics sequence for eligibility for admission. If you think you might apply to a professional program at another school, you should take the CAS PY105/106 series to maximize your opportunities. Also, senior fall is the recommended study abroad semester.
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Program, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences: Students who are interested in pursuing careers in Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology or a related area can use a major in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) as an undergraduate foundation. The prerequisites for BU s graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) are included in this curriculum. A GPA of 2.0 is required to continue into the SLHS program and Prof. Ann Dix dix@bu.edu is the director. There is a student organization, the BU chapter of the National Student Speech, Language and Hearing Association and they can be contacted via people.bu.edu/nsslha/ The courses at CGS that cover specific SLHS requirements are: HU201 fulfills the philosophy/logic/ethics elective SS103/104 fulfills the Social Science s NS201 satisfies CAS BI105 requirement. Students in good standing can take CAS BI106 in place of NS202. Gap Semester Freshman Identify a General Psychology course to fulfill the CAS PS101 requirement and follow the preapproval process for transferring this course. I CGS RH103 CGS HU103 CGS SS103 CAS MA113 or MA115 (Statistics) CGS NS201 CGS HU201 SAR SH531 Intro. Comm. Disorders SAR HP252 Health/Disability Lifespan After continuing to SLHS: Junior SAR SH522 A & P Speech Mechanism SAR SH535 Intro. Audiology CAS Cognition/Neuroscience NE101, PS202, 231 or 345 CAS Physical Science (CH, PY) Senior SAR SH523 Speech Science SAR SH542 Aural Rehabilitation SAR SH548 Intro. Language Disorders Sargent SAR SH221 Phonetics CAS BI106 Human Anatomy CAS MA118 Algebra/Trig or MA121 Calculus I SAR SH524 Language Acquisition SAR SH547 Intro. Clinical Process CAS LX250 Linguistics requirement SAR SH640 Senior Internship SAR SH505 Phonological Disorders