Health Studies, B.S.

Mission Statement

The vision of the Health Studies major is to provide an innovative model of undergraduate education at ULM. The major is committed to researching the evolving trends in the healthcare industry and the corresponding needs of Louisiana’s healthcare workforce. Our mission is to prepare graduates with a firm foundation in health science education that will support entry into mid-level managerial positions in the healthcare industry or to enter graduate education in a health-related field. Our purpose is to produce highly competent, ethical, professional health leaders who can effect change for the better in the healthcare industry. Our goal is to use the most effective teaching imaginable and establish a student-centered learning environment where undergraduates can expand their knowledge and skills.

General Information

Students who seek admission to ULM must meet general admission requirements for admission to the University. Applications to ULM are submitted to the University Admissions Office. Students entering the BSHS degree program with transfer credit must request a transcript review from the department to determine what coursework will be credited to the degree plan. A minimum of 31 hours of credit in the BSHS degree program must be successfully completed at ULM in order to receive the B.S. degree.

Students majoring in the Health Studies program must meet these requirements to progress toward degree completion.

• A grade of “C” or better is required for all HLST courses, core ENGL, core Math, core Natural Sciences, AHSC 2000 , ENGL 3021 , ECON 2001 , FINA 3015 , MGMT 3001  and MGMT 3005 .
• A minimum 2.75 cumulative grade-point average in all HLST courses is required for progression to HLST Practicum II in the student’s senior year.
• A grade of “D” in required courses is non-progressive; the course must be repeated with a minimum grade of “C” before a student can progress to the next sequential course.

Students are expected to meet additional academic requirements and follow procedures to register for HLST 4003 - Practicum II . Students who seek to register for HLST 4003  in the spring semester, must submit their intent to register form in the fall semester by the designated due date to the Practicum Coordinator. Students who seek to register for HLST 4003  in the summer and fall semesters must submit the intent to register form in the spring semester by the designated due date. The intent toregister form is located on the Department of Health Studies webpage with due dates listed. There is a course fee for HLST 4003  in addition to regular semester fees. Students must meet and recognize the following requirements to register for HLST 4003 .

• Declared a major in BSHS.
• Completion of 90 credits in the BSHS curriculum.
• Completion of all 2000 and 3000 level HLST courses.
• Good standing with the University.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.0.
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 with a “C” or better in all HLST courses.
• Application and approval for progression to the HLST 4003 .

Students can select from a variety of classes at ULM that will serve as Health Studies electives. Potential Health Studies electives are listed on Flightpath for student convenience. Electives must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level or approved by the academic advisor.