Health Science Track
The Interdepartmental Studies: Health Science Track (BA, undergraduate degree) is a Pre-approved Plan of Study that combines a generalized health background, with a variety of well-matched Emphasis Area choices: Multidisciplinary Science, Entrepreneurial, Aging, Global Health or Cultures of Healing. Students also have the option of proposing a Self-Defined Emphasis Area to the Faculty Advisory Committee.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 22 semester hours of Foundation Coursework, and 15 semester hours in one Emphasis Area.
Important Notes For All Health Science Track Students:
- Maximum two class overlap if applying courses to a double major.
- No major coursework can be pass/no pass grading options, or courses used for a minor.
- A student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of major coursework at the University of Iowa.
- UI cumulative GPA, total cumulative GPA, major GPA, and UI major GPA must all be at least 2.00 (or above).
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A student earning an Interdepartmental Studies Major must earn a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit from courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, thus satisfying the CLAS residence requirement. More information on the CLAS Residence Requirement.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Multidisciplinary Science
- Entrepreneurial
- Aging
- Sexuality Studies
- Global Health
- Health Coach
- Self-Defined
- Cultures of Healing
Foundation Courses:
Students are required to complete a minimum of 22 semester hours as indicated below.
Foundational Chemistry - choose two of these:
004:007 General Chemistry I (3 sh)
or 004:011 Principles of Chemistry I (4 sh)
004:008 General Chemistry II (3 sh)
or 004:012 Principles of Chemistry II (4 sh)
Foundational Biology - choose one of these:
002:002 Introductory Animal Biology (4 sh)
002:010 Principles of Biology I (4 sh)
002:021 Human Biology (4 sh)
002:031 Foundations of Biology (4 sh)
Foundational Math and Statistics - choose one of these:
22S:008 Statistics for Business (4 sh)
22M:009 Elementary Functions (4 sh)
22S:025 (07P:025) Elementary Statistics and Inference (3 sh )
22M:015 Mathematics for the Biological Sciences (4 sh)
22M:016 Calculus for the Biological Sciences (4 sh)
22M:017 Calculus and Matrix Algebra for Business (4 sh)
22M:025 Calculus I (4 sh)
22S:101 Biostatistics (3 sh)
22S:102 (07P:143) Introduction to Statistical Methods (3 sh)
171:161 Introduction to Biostatistics (3 sh)
Note: 22M:025 Calculus I or higher will be accepted as fulfillment for this requirement
Foundational Social Science - choose one of these:
031:001 Elementary Psychology (3 sh)
034:001 Introduction to Sociology Principles (3-4 sh)
034:002 Social Problems (3 sh)
113:003 Cultural Anthropology (3 sh)
113:010 Anthropology & Contemporary World Problem (3 sh)
Foundational Science Elective - choose one of these:
002:011 Principles of Biology II (4 sh)
002:032 Diversity of Form and Function (4 sh)
027:053 Human Anatomy (3 sh)
060:110 Principles of Human Anatomy (3 sh)
Foundational Elective - choose one of these:
027:040 Nutrition and Health (3 sh)
027:050 Fundamentals of Human Physiology (3 sh)
027:120 (145:120) Equity Issues in the Health Science (3 sh)
027:125 (145:125) Contemporary Nutrition (3 sh)
or 027:143 Physiology of Nutrition (3 sh)
027:130 Human Physiology (3 sh)
027:140 Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology (3 sh)
031:014 Introduction to Developmental Science (3 sh)
096:030 (153:030) Human Development and Behavior (3 sh)
169:045 Health for Living (3 sh)
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
Emphasis Areas:
Students are required to complete one of the following Emphasis Areas.
Multidisciplinary Science
Students who choose the multidisciplinary science emphasis must complete 15 s.h. chosen from these.
002:114 Cell Biology (3 sh)
002:128 Fundamental Genetics (3-4 sh)
002:145 Introduction to Neurobiology (3 sh)
002:150 Endocrinology (3 sh)
004:121 Organic Chemistry I (3 sh)
or 004:123 Organic Chemistry I for Majors (3 sh)
004:122 Organic Chemistry II (3 sh)
or 004:124 Organic Chemistry II for Majors (3 sh)
004:141 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3 sh)
or 004:142 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors (3 sh)
08C:107 (145:107) Creative Writing for the Health Professions (3 sh) course may only be counted once toward major
027:040 Nutrition and Health (if not used to fulfill foundation requirement) (3 sh)
027:125 (145:125) Contemporary Nutrition (3 sh)
or 027:143 Physiology of Nutrition (3 sh) If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement
027:127 (145:127) Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport (3 sh)
029:011 College Physics I (4 sh)
or 029:081 Introductory Physics I (4 sh)
029:012 College Physics II (4 sh)
or 029:082 Introductory Physics II (3-4 sh)
061:112 Pharmacy Microbiology (4 sh)
or 061:164 Nursing Microbiology (4 sh)
061:157 General Microbiology (5 sh)
099:110 Biochemistry (3 sh)
099:120 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I (3 sh)
099:130 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study (Maximum 3 sh)
or 145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum (Maximum 3 sh)
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
Entrepreneurial
Students who choose the entrepreneurship emphasis must complete 15 s.h. chosen from these.
06A:001 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 sh)
06B:140 Business Writing (3 sh)
06E:113 Health Economics (3 sh)
06E:119 Policy Analysis (3 sh)
06J:048 Introduction to Management (3 sh)
06J:147 (024:147, 032:127, 042:157, 06T:144, 096:168) Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I (3 sh)
06J:148 (024:148, 032:128, 042:158, 096:169) Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II (3 sh)
06M:100 Introduction to Marketing Strategy (3 sh)
06T:050 Foundations in Entrepreneurship (2 sh)
(Note: 06T:113 Basics of Small business Accounting and 06T:116 Basics of Small Business Marketing have been replaced by 06T:050 Foundations in Entrepreneurship)
06T:120 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 sh)
06T:133 Entrepreneurial Finance (3 sh)
06T:134 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3 sh)
06T:145 Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship (3 sh)
06T:146 Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (3 sh)
06T:147 Social Entrepreneurship (3 sh)
06T:148 E-Commerce Strategies for Entrepreneurs (3 sh)
06T:150 Managing the Growth Business (3 sh)
06T:190 Seminar in Entrepreneurship (3 sh)
06T:192 Entrepreneurship: Business Consulting (3 sh)
06T:194 Entrepreneurship: Advanced Business Planning (3 sh)
08N:113 Writing for Business and Industry (3 sh)
145:101 Creative Writing for Business (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study (Maximum 3 sh)
or 145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum (Maximum 3 sh)
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
Aging
Students who choose the aging emphasis must complete 15 s.h. chosen from these.
08C:107 (145:107) Creative Writing for the Health Professions (3 sh)
010:161 (160:161, 153:161 ) Rhetorical Issues in Health Care (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study (Maximum 3 sh)
or 145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum (Maximum 3 sh)
153:108 (042:108, 096:108, 169:108) Basic Aspects of Aging (3 sh)
153:135 (042:135, 152:153) Global Aging (3 sh)
153:146 (096:146, 169:146) Health Promotion for Older Adults (3 sh)
153:150 (031:050) Psychology of Aging (3 sh)
153:153 (042:153) Programs and Services for Aging Adults (3 sh)
153:160 Biology of Aging (3 sh)
153:168 (169:168) Aging and Leisure (3 sh)
153:186 (042:186) Death/Dying: Issues Across the Life Span (3 sh)
153:195 (042:195) Introduction to Nursing Homes (3 sh)
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
For complete information on the Aging Studies Certificate Program, visit the web site at http://www.uiowa.edu/~interdi/aging/
Sexuality Studies
Students can no longer declare the Sexuality Studies Emphasis Area.
07C:130 Human Sexuality (3 sh)
08C:107 (145:107) Creative Writing for the Health Professions (3 sh)
034:135 Sociology of Sexuality (3 sh)
042:112 (096:112) Human Sexuality Diversity and Society (1-3 sh)
045:060 (131:061) Sex and Popular Culture in the Postwar US (3 sh)
131:078 (028:078) Women, Sport, and Culture (3 sh)
131:110 Frameworks for the Study of Sexuality (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study (Maximum 3 sh)
or 145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum (Maximum 3 sh)
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
Global Health
Students who choose the global health emphasis must complete 15 s.h. chosen from these.
027:127 (145:127) Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Sport (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study (Maximum 3 sh)
or 145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum (Maximum 3 sh)
152:120 Global Health and Human Rights (3 sh)
152:121 (113:121, 149:121) Health of Indigenous Peoples (3 sh)
152:125 Topics in Global Health (1 - 3 sh)
152:131 (044:131) Geography of Health (1 - 3 sh)
152:135 (027:135) Global Health and Global Food (3 sh)
152:137 (16W:137) History of Public Health (3 sh)
152:138 (16W:138) History of Global Health (3 sh)
152:150 Research Design in Global Health (2 - 3 sh) Only one enrollment may count toward major
152:152 Global Health Conference (1 sh) Only one enrollment may count toward major
152:158 (027:176) Promoting Health Globally (3 sh)
152:160 Global Health Seminar (3 sh) Only one enrollment may count toward major
152:170 (041:104) Health Care and Health Reforms in Russia (3 sh)
152:182 Health Experience of Immigrants, Migrants, and Refugees (3 sh)
152:184 (113:184, 172:131) Anthropology and International Health (3 sh)
152:185 (113:185, 172:173) Medical Anthropology (3 sh)
152:199 Special Projects in Global Health (arr) Only one enrollment may count toward major
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
Health Coach
Students can no longer declare the Health Coach Empahsis Area.
07C:130 Human Sexuality (3 sh)
07C:175 Motivational Interviewing (3 sh)
07C:178 Microcounseling (1 sh) or 07C:178 Microcounseling (3 sh)
07C:185 Introduction to Substance Abuse (3 sh)
07C:190 Group Processes for Related Professions (3 sh)
07C:199 Counseling for Related Professions (3 sh)
08C:107 (145:107) Creative Writing for the Health Professions (3 sh)
027:053 Human Anatomy (3 sh) If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement.
027:117 Human Growth and Motor Development (3 sh)
027:130 Human Physiology (3 sh) If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement.
027:140 Exercise Physiology for Practitioners (3 sh) If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement.
028:035 Stress Management (3 sh)
028:036 Physical Activity Through the Life Span (3 sh)
031:063 Abnormal Psychology: Health Professions (3 sh)
031:152 Health Psychology (3 sh)
042:112 (096:112) Human Sexuality and Society (1 - 3 sh)
042:129 Substance Use and Abuse (3 sh)
042:196 Family Violence (2 - 3 sh)
044:174 (175:101) Health Work and Environment (3 sh)
060:110 Principles of Human Anatomy (3 sh) If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement.
145:125 Contemporary Nutrition (3 sh)
or 027:143 Physiology of Nutrition (3 sh)
If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement.
145:127 Nutrition in Health and Performance (3 sh)
145:130 Coaching for Health and Wellness (3 sh)
145:145 Seminar: Health in a Changing Society (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study (Maximum 3 sh)
145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum (Maximum 3 sh)
153:108 (042:108, 096:108, 169:108) Basic Aspects of Aging (3 sh)
153:146 (096:146, 169:146) Health Promotion for Older Adults (3 sh)
154:110 Frameworks for the Study of Sexuality (3 sh)
169:045 Health for Living (3 sh) If not already used to fulfill Foundation Coursework requirement.
169:142 Health Promotion in Workplace Setting (3 sh)
169:148 Personal Training Management (3 sh)
172:115 Community Preventive Programs and Services (2 sh)
Note: Proposed course substitutions must be submitted in writing to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee for approval. (See Course Substitution Guidelines) Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.
Cultures of Healing
Students who choose the cultures of healing emphasis must complete 15 sh chosen from these.
Foundation Component - choose one of these:
20E:081 Ancient Medicine (3 sh)
20E:181 History of Western Medicine (3 sh)
Elective Component - choose 12 sh with a minimum of 6 sh from the advanced course list.
Lower-level courses (no more than 6 sh)
032:060 Sacred World of Native Americans (3 sh)
032:071 Sexual Ethics (3 sh)
032:076 American Indian Environmentalism (3 sh)
032:078 American Indian Women: Myth, Ritual, and Sacred Power (3 sh)
113:003 Cultural Anthropology (3 sh)
or
113:010 Anthropology and Contemporary World Problems 3 (sh)
Advanced courses—at least 6 sh from these:
16A:104 History of the American Deaf Community 3-4 (sh)
16A:106 Disability in American History (3 sh)
16W:140 Disease, Politics, and Health in South Asia (3 sh)
20E:103 Medical and Technical Terminology (2 sh)
20E:104 The Development of the Afterlife in Judaism and Christianity (3 sh)
20E:181 History of Western Medicine (3 sh)
032:166 The History of a Religious and Spiritual Practice: Yoga in Asia and Beyond 3 (sh)
032:180 Religion and Healing (3 sh)
113:105 Mothers and Motherhood (3 sh)
113:112 Anthropology of Sexuality (3 sh)
113:113 Human Impacts on the Environment (3 sh)
113:119 Health in Mexico (3 sh)
113:121 Health of Indigenous Peoples (3 sh)
113:126 Animals, Culture, and Food (3 sh)
113:133 The Anthropology of Women's Health (3 sh)
113:143 Environment and Culture (3 sh)
113:182 Women, Health, and Healing (3 sh)
113:185 Medical Anthropology (3 sh)
145:107 Creative Writing for the Health Professions (3 sh)
145:120 Equity Issues in the Health Sciences (3 sh)
145:198 Independent Study arr.
or
145:199 Interdepartmental Studies Practicum arr.
Self-Defined
Students interested in creating their own emphasis area are encouraged to submit a proposal to the Interdepartmental Studies Advisory Committee. Proposals should consist of 15 semester hours of advanced coursework, and a description of area of study. All students submitting a Self-defined Emphasis Area must follow the Submission Guidelines. Please check with the Interdepartmental Studies Program Coordinator regarding submission deadlines.