The Health Science Broad Field program provides a general, introductory curriculum in health sciences that prepares individuals for transfer to a variety of baccalaureate degree programs.
Applicable programs include:
Bemidji State University - including but not limited to Community Health, Exercise Science, Nursing (limited seats available on a competitive basis)
Metropolitan State University - including but not limited to Nursing (limited seats available on a competitive basis)
Minnesota State University, Mankato - including but not limited to Communication Disorders, Foods and Nutrition, Dental Hygiene (limited seats available on a competitive basis),Therapeutic Recreation, Dietetics, Nursing (limited seats available on a competitive basis),Corrections, Psychology, Health Science, Social Work
Minnesota State University Moorhead - including but not limited to Health Education, Exercise Science, Community Health
St. Cloud State University - including but not limited to Athletic Training, Community Health, Social Work
Southwest Minnesota State University - including but not limited to Exercise Science
Winona State University - including but not limited to Health, exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences, Movement Sciences, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, Exercise Sciences, Health Promotion, Nursing (limited seats available on a competitive basis), Biology – Allied Health
Location:
Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna, Online Course(s)
Program Starts: Course Plan:
Four Semesters Faculty: Holly Loberg
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please
visit the
Health Sciences Broad Field
program page at riverland.edu.
Required Core Courses (48 credits)
BIOL1091
General Biology I (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2020
Human Nutrition (Goal 2 & 3) 3 CR
BIOL2021
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2022
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology II (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
BIOL2040
General Microbiology (Goal 2 & 3) 4 CR
CHEM1121
General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Goal 3 & 10) 3 CR
ENGL1101
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) 3 CR
MATH1110
College Algebra (Goal 2 & 4) 3 CR
MATH2021
Fundamentals of Statistics 4 CR
PHIL1130
Ethics (Goal 6 & 9) 3 CR
PSYC1105
General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) 4 CR
PSYC1240
Developmental Psychology (Goal 5 & 9) 3 CR
SOCI1101
Introduction to Sociology (Goal 5 & 7) 3 CR
SPCH1200
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1 & 7) 3 CR
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Electives: Chosen per selected baccalaureate degree program. 12 CR
Recommended Electives may depend on your future degree (12 Credits)
