# 2026-2027 Course Catalog
**Source**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-technology/
**Parent**: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/
*for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Technology Concentration*
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The degree in I-Health combines knowledge of biology and health sciences with a comprehensive understanding of health and well-being for the whole person. Students choose one of four concentrations to complement the core curriculum: 1) Health Across the Lifespan, 2) Health Behavior Change and Rehabilitation, 3) Health Diversity and Disability, and 4) Health Technology. This program will prepare students for entry to graduate or professional degree programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, nursing, physician assistant, or other health-oriented careers.
The Health Technology concentration will help students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to develop, implement, and support information technology solutions for health sector organizations. Coursework will focus on the areas of health technology development, implementation, and evaluation in community health settings.
*for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Technology Concentration*
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## Health Technology Concentration
## Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
## University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the [Student Code](https://studentcode.illinois.edu/article3/part8/3-801/) (§ 3-801) and in the [Academic Catalog](https://catalog.illinois.edu/general-information/degree-general-education-requirements/).
## General Education Requirements
Follows the [campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements](https://courses.illinois.edu/gened/DEFAULT/DEFAULT). Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Composition I | | 4-6 |
| Advanced Composition | | 3 |
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 |
| fulfilled by [HK 208](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20208 "HK 208") and any other course approved as Humanities & the Arts | | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | | 6 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | | 6 |
| fulfilled by [HK 110](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20110 "HK 110"), [HK 203](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20203 "HK 203"), [HK 270](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20270 "HK 270") | | |
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 |
| fulfilled by [HK 271](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20271 "HK 271") | | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | | 6-10 |
| fulfilled by [HK 201](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20201 "HK 201") and [HK 209](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20209 "HK 209") | | |
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | | 0-15 |
## Major Requirements
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [HK 110](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20110 "HK 110") | Contemporary Health | 3 |
| [HK 125](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20125 "HK 125") | Orientation to Health & Kinesiology | 1 |
| [HK 154](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20154 "HK 154") | Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health | 3 |
| [HK 171](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20171 "HK 171") | Survey of Interdisc Health | 1 |
| [HK 201](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20201 "HK 201") | Health Sciences Research Methods | 3 |
| [HK 208](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20208 "HK 208") | Introduction to Medical Ethics | 3 |
| [HK 209](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20209 "HK 209") | Introduction to Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| [HK 270](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20270 "HK 270") | Leadership in Health | 3 |
| [HK 271](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20271 "HK 271") | Health Equity in the United States | 3 |
| [HK 370](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20370 "HK 370") | Interdisciplinary Health Delivery and Early Field Work | 4 |
| [HK 418](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20418 "HK 418") | Organization of Health Care | 3 |
| [HK 470](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20470 "HK 470") | Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| [HK 471](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20471 "HK 471") | Health Internship | 4 |
## Concentration Requirements
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [HK 203](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20203 "HK 203") | Introduction to Health Technology | 3 |
| [HK 400](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20400 "HK 400") | Human-Robot Interaction for Health and Wellness | 3 |
| [HK 401](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20401 "HK 401") | Health Behavior and Technology | 3 |
| [HK 403](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20403 "HK 403") | Technology, Health, and Aging | 3 |
| Concentration Electives (Choose 3 courses from the following): | | 9 |
| [HK 402](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20402 "HK 402") | Tech-Driven Health Intervention | 3 |
| [HK 405](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20405 "HK 405") | Aging with Disability | 3 |
| [HK 416](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20416 "HK 416") | Applied Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| [HK 458](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20458 "HK 458") | Rehabilitation Biomechanics | 3 |
| [HK 464](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20464 "HK 464") | Technology & Assessment in Physical Education and Sport | 3 |
| [HK 472](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20472 "HK 472") | Health and Kinesiology Study Abroad | 3 |
| [ARTD 420](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=ARTD%20420 "ARTD 420") | Disability Design | 3 |
| [DTX 451](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=DTX%20451 "DTX 451") | Introduction to Design Thinking | 3 |
| [DTX 495](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=DTX%20495 "DTX 495") | Special Topics in Design Thinking | 3 |
| [IE 340](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=IE%20340 "IE 340") | Human Factors | 4 |
| [IS 407](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=IS%20407 "IS 407") | Introduction to Data Science | 4 |
| [RST 216](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=RST%20216 "RST 216") | Technology in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Hours | | 120 |
*for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Technology Concentration*
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## **Sample Sequence**
*This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.*
*Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. For more information see the corresponding section on the [Degree and General Education Requirements page](https://catalog.illinois.edu/general-information/degree-general-education-requirements/).*
| First Year | |
| --- | --- |
| First Semester | Hours |
| Composition I or General Education course | 4 |
| [HK 125](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20125 "HK 125") | 1 |
| [HK 154](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20154 "HK 154") | 3 |
| [HK 171](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20171 "HK 171") | 1 |
| [HK 270](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20270 "HK 270") | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 15 |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| First Year | |
| --- | --- |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| General Education or Composition I | 3 |
| [HK 110](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20110 "HK 110") | 3 |
| [HK 201](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20201 "HK 201") | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 16 |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Second Year | |
| --- | --- |
| First Semester | Hours |
| [HK 209](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20209 "HK 209") | 3 |
| [HK 271](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20271 "HK 271") | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 15 |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| Second Year | |
| --- | --- |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| [HK 203](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20203 "HK 203") | 3 |
| [HK 208](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20208 "HK 208") | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 4 |
| | 16 |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Third Year | |
| --- | --- |
| First Semester | Hours |
| [HK 400](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20400 "HK 400") | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 15 |
| Total Hours 15 | |
| Third Year | |
| --- | --- |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| [HK 370](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20370 "HK 370") | 4 |
| [HK 401](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20401 "HK 401") | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 16 |
| Total Hours 16 | |
| Fourth Year | |
| --- | --- |
| First Semester | Hours |
| [HK 418](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20418 "HK 418") | 3 |
| [HK 470](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20470 "HK 470") | 1 |
| Concentration Elective course | 4 |
| Concentration Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 14 |
| Total Hours 14 | |
| Fourth Year | |
| --- | --- |
| Second Semester | Hours |
| [HK 403](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20403 "HK 403") | 3 |
| [HK 471](https://catalog.illinois.edu/search/?P=HK%20471 "HK 471") | 4 |
| Concentration Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| | 13 |
| Total Hours 13 | |
**Total Hours: 120**
*for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Technology Concentration*
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1. Content Knowledge: Students will learn and engage with significant theories, models, themes, and ideas within the health and/or kinesiology disciplines.
2. Critical Thinking and Discovery: Students will explore and analyze scientific findings to promote inquiry, generate evidence-based solutions, and create new ideas within health and/or kinesiology disciplines.
3. Awareness and Understanding: Students will be exposed to and engage with a holistic perspective related to the diverse socioeconomic, behavioral, sociocultural, biological, environmental, philosophical, ethical and historical factors that influence health and/or kinesiology.
4. Programming and Assessment: Students will apply evidence-based practices in developing, implementing, and assessing programs and interventions related to health promotion, physical activity adoption and adherence, and the prevention and management of diseases.
5. Leadership and Engagement: Through a variety of applied learning opportunities, students will demonstrate leadership and effective communication skills, showcase an appreciation of and commitment to health and well-being as they develop and sustain productive relationships and work for the common good at local, national, and global levels.
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## **Programs in Health and Kinesiology**
### Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- [Community Health, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/)
- optional concentrations
- [Community Health: Health Education, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/health-education-promotion/)
- [Community Health: Health Planning & Administration, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/health-planning-administration/)
- [Community Health: Rehabilitation & Disability Studies, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs/rehabilitation-studies/)
- [Kinesiology, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs/)
- optional concentrations
- [Kinesiology: Teacher Certification, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs/teacher-certification/)
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/)
- optional concentrations
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Across the Lifespan, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-across-lifespan/)
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Behavior Change and Rehabilitation, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-behavior-change-rehabilitation/)
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Diversity and Disability, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-diversity-disability/)
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Technology, BS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-technology/)
- Minors
- [Disability Studies](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/disability-studies/)
- [Health Administration](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/health-administration/)
- [Health Technology, Interdisciplinary](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/interdisciplinary-health-technology/)
- [Interdisciplinary Aging](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/aging/)
- [Kinesiology](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/kinesiology/)
- [Public Health](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/public-health/)
- Joint Programs
- [Community Health, BS and Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs-public-health-mph/)
- [Community Health, BS and Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/community-health-bs-epidemiology-mph/)
- [Kinesiology, BS and Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs-public-health-mph/)
- [Kinesiology, BS and Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/kinesiology-bs-epidemiology-mph/)
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS and Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs-public-health-mph/)
- [Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, BS and Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs-epidemiology-mph/)
---
### Graduate Programs
- Majors
- [Community Health, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/community-health-ms/)
- [Community Health, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/community-health-phd/)
- [Epidemiology, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/epidemiology-mph/)
- [Health Administration, MHA](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/health-administration-mha/)
- [Health Technology, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/health-technology-ms/)
- [Kinesiology, MS](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/kinesiology-ms/)
- [Kinesiology, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/kinesiology-phd/)
- [Public Health, MPH](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/public-health-mph/)
- Joint Programs
- [Public Health, MPH & Community Health, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/joint-degree/public-health-mph-community-health-phd/)
- [Public Health, MPH & Food Science & Human Nutrition, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/aces_ahs/joint-degree/food-science-human-nutrition-phd-public-health-mph/)
- [Public Health, MPH & Kinesiology, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs/joint-degree/public-health-mph-kinesiology-phd/)
- [Public Health, MPH & Nutritional Science, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/aces_ahs/nutritional-science-phd-public-health-mph/)
- [Public Health, MPH & Social Work, PhD](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs_socw/joint-degree/public-health-mph-social-work-phd/)
- [Public Health, MPH & Urban Planning, MUP](https://catalog.illinois.edu/graduate/ahs_faa/joint-degree/public-health-mph-urban-planning-mup/)
*for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Science, Health Technology Concentration*
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