The Health Science Studies (HLSS) major is designed for students planning to enter graduate or professional programs in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, public health, physician’s assistance, physical therapy, sports medicine, and veterinary medicine. The goal of the HLSS major is to educated students with excellent and distinctive preparation for their professional careers. This includes mastery of traditional disciplinary science and mathematics courses (biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus), ethical and psychological understanding, experiential learning, and integrative learning.

What kinds of careers may be pursued with a Brevard College B.A. in Health Science Studies?

• Aerobic/Group Exercise Instructor • Athletic Trainer • Biomechanist • Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist • Chiropractor • Dentist • Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist • Educator • Employee Fitness Director • Epidemiologist • Exercise Physiologist • Health Administration • Industrial Hygienist • Medical Physician • Mortician • Nurse

• Occupational Physiologist • Occupational Therapist • Pathologist • Personal Trainer • Pharmacist • Pharmaceutical Sales • Physical Therapist • Physician’s Assistant • Physiologist • Professor • Public Health Professional • Radiologist • Researcher • Strength & Conditioning Coach • Teacher • Veterinarian

Courses offered within the Health Science Studies major:
Required Courses
Sciences – 48 hours
  Biology 110, 120, 210, 220
  Math 121, 211, or Math 211, 221
  Chemistry 103,104, 201, 202
  Physics 103, 104 or Physics 201, 202

Human Interactions and Psychological Knowledge – 6 hours
  Ethics – 3 hours
  Psychology – 3 hours

Experiential – 2 hours
  Health Science Studies Internship – 2 hours

Integrative and Experiential – 4 hours
  Senior Project I – 2 hours
  Senior Project II – 2 hours

Careful selection of a minor to complement the major is an important aspect of this educational program. Majors will be counseled to select from a variety of minors at Brevard College. The minors cover the broad areas of life sciences, social sciences, humanities, business, environment, recreation, exercise science, and fine arts.

Faculty Highlights:
The Brevard College Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences Division Faculty brings
outstanding credentials to teach in the program:
• Faculty drawn from the natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences and humanities to create an
interdisciplinary program
• Faculty with traditional academic experience
• Faculty with practical, real-world experience

Janie Sue Brooks, Ph.D. Cornell University Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies and Ecology Coordinator, Ecology Major S. Carroll Brooks, Ph.D. Cornell University Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Anita Bryant, M.S. Western Carolina University Associate Professor of Chemistry Robert Cabin, Ph.D. University of New Mexico Assistant Professor of Environmental Science and Ecology Coordinator, Environmental Science Major Kenneth M. Duke, Ph.D. University of Georgia Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Ecology Coordinator, Environmental Studies Major Chair, Division of Environmental Studies, Math, and Natural Sciences

Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, Ph.D. Clemson University Associate Professor of Ecology and Environmental Studies Jeffrey B. Llewellyn, Ph.D. University of Nevada-Reno Professor of Biology Mary Emma Thornton Distinguished Service Professor of Ecology Coordinator, Health Science Studies Major James H. Reynolds, Ph.D. Dartmouth College Associate Professor of Geology C. Clarke Wellborn, Ph.D. Tulane University Professor of Physics and Mathematics Edwin Schmidt Distinguished Service Professor of Physics and Mathematics Scott Yager, M.S. University of Central Florida Instructor in Physics

Scholarship Information:
The Environmental Studies/Math/Natural Science Division awards “challenge” grants up to $500 to
promising incoming freshmen and transfer students declaring Health Science Studies as their major.
Interested students should contact Dr. Ken Duke, Chair. All new students, Health Science Studies majors and other majors, may qualify for academic scholarships through the Admissions Office, ranging from $3,000 to $15,000. Need-based Financial Aid is also available to all students who qualify as a result of filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Division of Environmental Studies, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
For more information, contact: Jeffrey B. Llewellyn Coordinator of the Health Science Studies Major 828.883.8292, ext. 2277 Llewellyn@brevard.edu	Major Programs Ecology (B.S.) Environmental Science (B.S) Environmental Studies General Science  Health Science Studies  Mathematics	Minor Programs  Biology Chemistry Ecology Environmental Studies Geology Mathematics Natural History