Human Biology (M.S.)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 562 | Introduction to Higher Education | 3 |
| EDUC 665 | Student Support Services & Retention | 3 |
| EDUC 696 | Current Issues in Education Capstone | 3 |
| MSCI 505 | Principle of Medical Genetics | 3 |
| MSCI 510 | Foundations of Medical Anatomy I | 4 |
| MSCI 520 | Principles of Physiology I | 4 |
| MSCI 530 | Introduction to Human Metabolism and Disease | 4 |
| MSCI 660 | Principles of Cellular Biology | 4 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | ||
| Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
- 1
Choose any 500-600 level MSCI2 or EDUC course not required by the degree
- 2
MSCI 512 Foundations of Medical Anatomy II (2 c.h.) and MSCI 522 Principles of Physiology II (1 c.h.) are highly recommended
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 34 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 3.0 GPA
- No grades lower than B- may be applied to the degree
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student’s anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| MSCI 510 | Foundations of Medical Anatomy I | 4 |
| MSCI 520 | Principles of Physiology I | 4 |
| MSCI 530 | Introduction to Human Metabolism and Disease | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDUC 562 | Introduction to Higher Education | 3 |
| MSCI 505 | Principle of Medical Genetics | 3 |
| MSCI 660 | Principles of Cellular Biology | 4 |
| Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 665 | Student Support Services & Retention | 3 |
| EDUC 696 | Current Issues in Education Capstone | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 34 | |
- 1
Choose any 500-600 level EDUC or MSCI2 course not already required by the degree
- 2
MSCI 512 and 522 are highly recommended