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2024 - 2025 Catalog Year General Studies Gold

Degree: BS

College/School: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ASU 101-NU: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
HCR 220: Introduction to Health Professions and the U.S. Health Care System (CIVI OR H)	3	C
Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 OR MAT 117 recommended)	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Term hours subtotal:	14

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
All first-year students enroll in HCR 220 in their first semester.
Select your Career Interest Communities, play me3@ASU and review academic programs.
Create a first draft resume.
Explore study abroad options.
Search for on-campus employment.
Meet with your First Year Success Coach.

Term 2 14 - 30 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
HCI 150: Introduction to Health Innovation	3	C
STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR SOC 390: Social Statistics I (QTRS OR CS) OR SWU 321: Statistics for Social Workers (QTRS OR CS)	3	C
HCR 210: Ethics for the Health Care Professional (HUAD OR HU) OR MED 320: Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR BIS 345: Organizational Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR PHI 360: Business and Professional Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR PHI 320: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU) or BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU) or IAS 340: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)	3	C
Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)	4
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	16

Most students will complete HCR 210. The other ethics courses listed are options for transfer students to meet upper-division requirements or change of major students who already have the course completed.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Apply for a study abroad experience.
Explore engagement opportunities in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3 30 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HCR 230: Culture and Health (GCSI OR C & G)	3	C
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication (SOBE OR SB) OR COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)	3	C
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SOBE OR SB) OR SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SOBE OR SB)	3	C
Health Innovation Elective	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)	3
Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	15

Develop your skills.
Attend a Study Abroad 101 session.
Explore minors or certificates.
Get involved with the HEALab.

Term 4 45 - 60 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HCI 250: Health Entrepreneurship and Value Creation	3	C
COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication (SOBE OR SB) OR COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)	3	C
Health Innovation Elective	3	C
American Institutions (AMIT)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Explore an internship.
Schedule an appointment with your advisor to review your academic progress.

Term 5 60 - 75 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HCI 311: Health Innovation: Foundational Concepts	3	C
HCI 313: Philosophy of Science in Health Care: Understanding Paradigms of Health and Healing	3	C
TWC 347: Written Communication for Managers (L) OR TWC 362: Writing in Health Professions (L)	3	C
Health Innovation Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Develop your professional online presence.
Complete informational interviews.

Term 6 75 - 90 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: HCI 412: Transforming Health Care: A Systems Perspective for Innovation OR HCI 421: Health Care Policy: The Innovator's View (CIVI) OR HCI 425: Facilitating Innovation to Achieve Outcomes OR HCI 428: Technology: A Tool to Advance Innovation in Health Care OR HCI 344: Management and Leadership in Health Organizations	6	C
HCR 301: Research Methods for the Health Care Professional	3	C
Health Innovation Elective	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Connect with your advisor to learn more about the accelerated pathways to the MS in Aging and Master of Healthcare Innovation. These innovative pathways provide an opportunity for you to share up to 11-12 credit hours to accelerate completion of a master's degree.

Term 7 90 - 105 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

Complete 2 courses: HCI 412: Transforming Health Care: A Systems Perspective for Innovation OR HCI 421: Health Care Policy: The Innovator's View (CIVI) OR HCI 425: Facilitating Innovation to Achieve Outcomes OR HCI 428: Technology: A Tool to Advance Innovation in Health Care OR HCI 344: Management and Leadership in Health Organizations	6	C
HCR 400: Evidence-Based Practice for the Health Care Professional	3	C
HCR 406: Health Literacy for Health Care Professionals	3	C
HCI 484: Internship OR Upper Division Elective	1
Upper Division Elective	2
Term hours subtotal:	15

Explore graduate programs including ASU's Master of Healthcare Innovation.
Gather professional references.
Update your resume.

Term 8 105 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

HCI 412: Transforming Health Care: A Systems Perspective for Innovation OR HCI 421: Health Care Policy: The Innovator's View (CIVI) OR HCI 425: Facilitating Innovation to Achieve Outcomes OR HCI 428: Technology: A Tool to Advance Innovation in Health Care OR HCI 344: Management and Leadership in Health Organizations	3	C
Health Innovation Elective	3	C
Sustainability (SUST)	3
Upper Division Elective	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Connect with us as a member of our alumni community.

Students should consult with their academic advisor to identify appropriate courses for the Health Innovation Elective. Students are encouraged to select courses in a thematic area and may pursue a minor to fulfill the Health Innovation Elective requirement.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes:

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2024 - 2025 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2024 - 2025 Major Map
Health Entrepreneurship and Innovation, BS

College/School: Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

ASU 101-NU: The ASU Experience

Hours: 1

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HCR 220: Introduction to Health Professions and the U.S. Health Care System (CIVI OR H)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Mathematics (MATH) (MAT 142 OR MAT 117 recommended)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Notes:

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
All first-year students enroll in HCR 220 in their first semester.
Select your Career Interest Communities, play me3@ASU and review academic programs.
Create a first draft resume.
Explore study abroad options.
Search for on-campus employment.
Meet with your First Year Success Coach.

Term 2

14 - 30 Credit Hours

ENG 101: First-Year Composition or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107: First-Year Composition or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HCI 150: Introduction to Health Innovation

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

STP 226: Elements of Statistics (QTRS OR CS) OR SOC 390: Social Statistics I (QTRS OR CS) OR SWU 321: Statistics for Social Workers (QTRS OR CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HCR 210: Ethics for the Health Care Professional (HUAD OR HU) OR MED 320: Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR BIS 345: Organizational Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR PHI 360: Business and Professional Ethics (HUAD OR HU) OR PHI 320: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU) or BIO 312: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU) or IAS 340: Bioethics (HUAD OR HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT)

Hours: 4

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Notes:

Most students will complete HCR 210. The other ethics courses listed are options for transfer students to meet upper-division requirements or change of major students who already have the course completed.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Apply for a study abroad experience.
Explore engagement opportunities in the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
Join a student club or professional organization.

Term 3

30 - 45 Credit Hours

HCR 230: Culture and Health (GCSI OR C & G)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication (SOBE OR SB) OR COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology (SOBE OR SB) OR SOC 101: Introductory Sociology (SOBE OR SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Health Innovation Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD)

Hours: 3

Complete Mathematics (MATH) requirement.

Notes:

Develop your skills.
Attend a Study Abroad 101 session.
Explore minors or certificates.
Get involved with the HEALab.

Term 4

45 - 60 Credit Hours

HCI 250: Health Entrepreneurship and Value Creation

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

COM 100: Introduction to Human Communication (SOBE OR SB) OR COM 225: Public Speaking (CIVI OR L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Health Innovation Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

American Institutions (AMIT)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Explore an internship.
Schedule an appointment with your advisor to review your academic progress.

Term 5

60 - 75 Credit Hours

HCI 311: Health Innovation: Foundational Concepts

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HCI 313: Philosophy of Science in Health Care: Understanding Paradigms of Health and Healing

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

TWC 347: Written Communication for Managers (L) OR TWC 362: Writing in Health Professions (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Health Innovation Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Develop your professional online presence.
Complete informational interviews.

Term 6

75 - 90 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

HCI 412: Transforming Health Care: A Systems Perspective for Innovation OR HCI 421: Health Care Policy: The Innovator's View (CIVI) OR HCI 425: Facilitating Innovation to Achieve Outcomes OR HCI 428: Technology: A Tool to Advance Innovation in Health Care OR HCI 344: Management and Leadership in Health Organizations

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

HCR 301: Research Methods for the Health Care Professional

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Health Innovation Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Use Handshake to research employment opportunities.
Connect with your advisor to learn more about the accelerated pathways to the MS in Aging and Master of Healthcare Innovation. These innovative pathways provide an opportunity for you to share up to 11-12 credit hours to accelerate completion of a master's degree.

Term 7

90 - 105 Credit Hours

Complete 2 courses:

Hours: 6

Minimum Grade: C

HCR 400: Evidence-Based Practice for the Health Care Professional

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HCR 406: Health Literacy for Health Care Professionals

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

HCI 484: Internship OR Upper Division Elective

Hours: 1

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 2

Notes:

Explore graduate programs including ASU's Master of Healthcare Innovation.
Gather professional references.
Update your resume.

Term 8

105 - 120 Credit Hours

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Health Innovation Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Sustainability (SUST)

Hours: 3

Upper Division Elective

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Notes:

Apply for full-time career opportunities.
Connect with us as a member of our alumni community.

General Notes

Students should consult with their academic advisor to identify appropriate courses for the Health Innovation Elective. Students are encouraged to select courses in a thematic area and may pursue a minor to fulfill the Health Innovation Elective requirement.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
University Undergraduate Graduation Requirements

Notes

Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

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