2026-2027 Course Catalog

Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/interdisciplinary-health-sciences-bs/health-diversity/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Health Diversity Concentration

The Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Diversity, BS is not currently accepting applications. Suspension of admissions effective Spring 2027. This program has been replaced by the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences: Health Diversity and Disability, BS.

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (or I-Health) is a unique and innovative undergraduate program that reflects the trajectory of the healthcare industry. I-Health teaches students to look at health care more holistically and draw from the knowledge of several other fields to develop innovative new solutions to health-related problems. Graduates leave the program not only armed with a deep knowledge of biology and other sciences, but with the ability to comprehensively care for the whole person.

The Health & Diversity concentration will help students develop an understanding of the varied health needs of an increasingly diverse population. Coursework is directed at understanding health in light of several diversity factors including groups who may be marginalized due to poverty or social status.

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Health Diversity Concentration

Health Diversity 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 (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.

General Education Requirements

Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. 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 | | fulfilled by EPOL 310 | | | | Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | | 6 | | fulfilled by 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, HK 270, HK 302 | | | | Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | | 3 | | fulfilled by HK 271 or EPOL 310 | | | | 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 and 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 | Contemporary Health | 3 | | HK 125 | Orientation to Health & Kinesiology | 1 | | HK 154 | Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Health | 3 | | HK 171 | Survey of Interdisc Health | 1 | | HK 201 | Health Sciences Research Methods | 3 | | HK 208 | Introduction to Medical Ethics | 3 | | HK 209 | Introduction to Biostatistics and Health Data Analysis | 3 | | HK 270 | Leadership in Health | 3 | | HK 271 | Health Equity in the United States | 3 | | HK 370 | Interdisciplinary Health Delivery and Early Field Work | 4 | | HK 418 | Organization of Health Care | 3 | | HK 470 | Orientation to Internship | 1 | | HK 471 | Health Internship | 4 |

Concentration Requirements

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | HK 302 | Disability in American Society | 3 | | EPOL 310 | Race and Cultural Diversity | 4 | | HK 409 | Women's Health | 3 | | HK 414 | International Health | 3 | | Concentration Electives (Choose 3 courses from the following): | | 9 | | AFRO 421 | Racial and Ethnic Families | 3 | | CMN 467 | Communication & Health Equity | 3 | | HDFS 444 | LGBT Indiv, Fam & Community | 3 | | HK 407 | Disability, Culture & Society | 3 | | HK 446 | Physical Activity & Diverse Populations | 3 | | HK 472 | Health and Kinesiology Study Abroad | 3 | | LLS 473 | Immigration, Health & Society | 3 | | LLS 479 | Race, Medicine, and Society | 3 | | REL 335 | Religion in Contemp America | 3 | | SHS 222 | Language & Culture of Deaf Communities | 3 | | SOCW 300 | | 3 |

Course List

 | Code | Title | Hours |

| --- | --- | --- | | Total Hours | | 120 |

Programs in Health and Kinesiology

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Health Diversity Concentration

I Health

I Health Department website\ I Health faculty

College of Applied Health Sciences

Applied Health Sciences College Catalog page\ Applied Health Sciences College website