2016-2017 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
School of Health and Natural Sciences
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Dean:
Raouf Boules, Ph.D.
Contact:
Shirrie Henry, Executive Administrative Assistant, 860.231.5741, shenry@usj.edu
Accredited by:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The American Chemistry Society (ACS)
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Membership in:
National League for Nursing (NLN)
Connecticut League for Nursing (CLN)
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Mission Statement:
The School of Health and Natural Sciences (HNS) is dedicated to providing a rigorous, high quality education focused on preparing the student for a career as a scientist with emphasis on health careers such as nursing and nutrition as well as educational and technology careers in mathematical and computer sciences. Our diverse offerings support those students seeking to pursue advanced degrees in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, dental sciences, and environmental science to support the future of our planet and ensure the health of its population. Committed to the growth of the whole person in a caring environment, HNS grounds its curriculum in a firm foundation of liberal arts with the goal of educating students in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Departments:
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematical Sciences
Nursing
Nutrition and Public Health
Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Majors:
Biochemistry, B.S.
Biology, B.S.
Biology B.S. to M.S. Accelerated
Chemistry, B.S.
Chemistry, B.S. to M.S. - Accelerated
Mathematics, B.S.
Mathematics with a Concentration in Actuarial Science, B.S.
Mathematics with a Concentration in Computer Science, B.S.
Nursing, B.S.
Nursing, B.S. - Accelerated Second Degree
Nursing, B.S. - RN to B.S. Multicultural Health Track (online or on campus)
Nutrition, B.S. - Didactic Program
Nutrition, B.S. - Nutrition and Wellness
Public Health, B.S.
Undergraduate Minors:
Biology Minor
Chemistry Minor
Computer Science Minor
Food Service Management Minor
Information Technology Minor
Mathematics Minor
Nutrition Minor
Physics Minor
Public Health Minor
Sports Nutrition Minor
Undergraduate Certificate:
Health Care Coordination Certificate
Graduate Programs:
Biochemistry, M.S. - Online
Biology, M.S. - Online
Chemistry, M.S. - Online
Nursing, M.S.
Nursing, DNP
Nutrition, M.S. - Online
Physician Assistant Studies, M.S.P.A.S.
Graduate Certificate Programs:
Dietetic Internship Graduate Certificate
Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Certificate - Online
Health Coaching Certificate -Online
Health Informatics Graduate Certificate - Online
Integrative Genomics Graduate Certificate - Online
Nursing, Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Dual Degree Programs:
3+2 Biology and Bioengineering
3+3 Pharm.D. Program
4+3 Biology to Doctor of Physical Therapy
4+2 Biology to Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Biology B.S. to M.S. Accelerated
Chemistry, B.S. to M.S. - Accelerated
Also see
Interdisciplinary Programs (B.A. or B.S.)
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