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Boldeded courses must be taken in the designated semester unless prior approval by the College is provided. 

*Asterisisked HSCI courses have multiple offerings each year; they should be taken within the designated year but can be taken during an alternative semester. 

Electives (minimum 45 credits): Elective credits include Drake Curriculum requirements not fulfilled by required coursework (outlined below) as well as non-required coursework that permits exploration of and/or advanced study in areas of professional interest within the student’s primary degree. Students should review the student handbook for the complete elective policy.

Drake Curriculum Areas of Inquiry not fulfilled by required coursework (15 credits): Artistic Literacy, Engaged Citizen, Historical Foundations (2), and Written Communication.

DMU MSBS Course Equates (18 credits): For students who complete the first year of the 3+2 program, DMU MHA coursework will fulfill the following undergraduate requirements, resulting in earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree. 

Electives – 8 credits

HSCI 155 & 156 – Guided Research I & II – 4 cr. 

HSCI 196 & 197 – Health Sciences Internship I & II – 6 cr. 

**If not admitted to the MSBS program at DMU, all credit minimums for Electives must be fulfilled. The senior capstone (HSCI 155, 156, 196, & 197) must also be completed at Drake to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree. 

Students will be required to send an official transcript to the Drake University Office of the Registrar to apply their transfer coursework to the health sciences major requirements. A minimum of 120 total hours will be required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Drake University.