Interdepartmental Studies (Health Science-Entrepreneurial) BA

A Sample Plan represents one way to complete a program of study. Actual course selection and sequence will vary and should be discussed with your academic advisor(s).

Interdepartmental Studies (Health Science-Entrepreneurial) BA

Academic Career

0 s.h.


GE CLAS Core: Sustainability ^a GE CLAS Core: Sustainability Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Culture.

First Year

29 - 34 s.h.

Fall

14 - 16 s.h.


CHEM:1070 - General Chemistry I or CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I ^GE CHEM:1070 - General Chemistry I or CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I CHEM:1070 - Meets the Natural Sciences without Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. CHEM:1110 - Meets the Natural Sciences with Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. ^b CHEM:1070 - General Chemistry I or CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I CHEM:1070 not required before CHEM:1080 if student has completed high school chemistry. ^c CHEM:1070 - General Chemistry I or CHEM:1110 - Principles of Chemistry I Enrollment in chemistry courses requires completion of a placement exam.	3 - 4 s.h.
Major: foundational social science course	3 s.h.
ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric ^GE ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric ENGL:1200 - Meets the Interpretation of Literature requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. RHET:1030 - Meets the Rhetoric requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion ^d GE CLAS Core: Diversity and Inclusion GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
CSI:1600 - Success at Iowa	2 s.h.

Spring

15 - 18 s.h.


CHEM:1080 - General Chemistry II or CHEM:1120 - Principles of Chemistry II ^GE CHEM:1080 - General Chemistry II or CHEM:1120 - Principles of Chemistry II CHEM:1080 - Meets the Natural Sciences without Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. CHEM:1120 - Meets the Natural Sciences with Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. ^e CHEM:1080 - General Chemistry II or CHEM:1120 - Principles of Chemistry II Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.	3 - 4 s.h.
Major: foundational math/statistics course ^f Major: foundational math/statistics course Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.	3 - 4 s.h.
ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric ^GE ENGL:1200 - The Interpretation of Literature or RHET:1030 - Rhetoric ENGL:1200 - Meets the Interpretation of Literature requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. RHET:1030 - Meets the Rhetoric requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture ^d GE CLAS Core: Values and Culture GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.

Second Year

29 - 32 s.h.

Fall

14 - 15 s.h.


BIOL:1140 - Human Biology: Nonmajors or BIOL:1141 - Human Biology: Health Professions or BIOL:1411 - Foundations of Biology ^GE BIOL:1140 - Human Biology: Nonmajors or BIOL:1141 - Human Biology: Health Professions or BIOL:1411 - Foundations of Biology BIOL:1140 - Meets the Natural Sciences with Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. BIOL:1141 - Meets the Natural Sciences with Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. BIOL:1411 - Meets the Natural Sciences with Lab requirement for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. ^e BIOL:1140 - Human Biology: Nonmajors or BIOL:1141 - Human Biology: Health Professions or BIOL:1411 - Foundations of Biology Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.	4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives ^d GE CLAS Core: Historical Perspectives GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 1st Level or elective course ^h GE CLAS Core: World Lang 1st Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.

Spring

15 - 17 s.h.


Major: foundational science course	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Lit, Visual & Perfmg Arts ^d GE CLAS Core: Lit, Visual & Perfmg Arts GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Intl and Global Issues ^d GE CLAS Core: Intl and Global Issues GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 2nd Level or elective course ^h GE CLAS Core: World Lang 2nd Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	2 s.h.

Third Year

32 - 37 s.h.

Fall

16 - 19 s.h.


Major: foundational elective course	3 - 4 s.h.
Major: emphasis area course ⁱ Major: emphasis area course Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Quant or Formal Reasoning (if not met by foundational course) ^d GE CLAS Core: Quant or Formal Reasoning (if not met by foundational course) GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 3rd Level or elective course ^h GE CLAS Core: World Lang 3rd Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.

Spring

16 - 18 s.h.


Major: emphasis area course ⁱ Major: emphasis area course Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.	3 - 4 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences (if not met by foundational course) ^d GE CLAS Core: Social Sciences (if not met by foundational course) GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.	3 s.h.
GE CLAS Core: World Lang 4th Level or elective course ^h GE CLAS Core: World Lang 4th Level or elective course Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.	4 - 5 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.

Fourth Year

30 - 35 s.h.

Fall

15 - 17 s.h.


Major: emphasis area course ⁱ Major: emphasis area course Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.	3 - 4 s.h.
Major: emphasis area course ⁱ Major: emphasis area course Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.	3 - 4 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.

Spring

15 - 18 s.h.


Major: emphasis area course ⁱ Major: emphasis area course Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.	3 - 4 s.h.
Major: career preparation component ⁱ Major: career preparation component Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.	1 - 3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	3 s.h.
Elective course ^g Elective course Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.	2 s.h.
Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) ^j Degree Application: apply on MyUI before deadline (typically in February for spring, September for fall) Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

Footnotes


^GE	This course satisfies a General Education requirement.
^a	Sustainability must be completed by choosing a course that has been approved for Sustainability AND for one of these General Education areas: Natural Sciences; Quantitative and Formal Reasoning; Social Sciences; Historical Perspectives; International and Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; or Values and Culture.
^b	CHEM:1070 not required before CHEM:1080 if student has completed high school chemistry.
^c	Enrollment in chemistry courses requires completion of a placement exam.
^d	GE CLAS Core courses may be completed in any order unless used as a prerequisite for another course. Students should consult with an advisor about the best sequencing of courses.
^e	Fulfills a major requirement and may fulfill a GE requirement.
^f	Enrollment in math courses requires completion of a placement exam.
^g	Students may use elective courses to earn credit towards the total s.h. required for graduation or to complete a double major, minors, or certificates.
^h	Students who have completed four levels of a single language or two levels of two different languages in high school or college have satisfied the GE CLAS Core World Languages requirement. Students who have completed three levels of a single language may complete a fourth-level course in the same language or may choose an approved World Language and Cultural Exploration course. Enrollment in world languages courses requires a placement exam, unless enrolling in a first-semester-level course. Contact your academic advisor or CLAS Undergraduate Programs Office with questions concerning the World Languages requirement.
ⁱ	Students must complete 15 s.h. in their chosen emphasis area and at least 1 s.h. for the career preparation component. See General Catalog for list of approved courses.
^j	Please see Academic Calendar, Office of the Registrar website for current degree application deadlines. Students should apply for a degree for the session in which all requirements will be met. For any questions on appropriate timing, contact your academic advisor or Degree Services.

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