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Is there anyway that these two courses could count in with my science GPA for D.O. school. Does anyone know from experience. I have heard from some they do and some they do not. Here is the course descriptions also. Thanks

Hlth. 3200- Principles of Community Health
For students in health and behavioral sciences who wish to work in community health settings. Presents the role and function of various community health services and agencies and how they interface. Examines health care models and agencies, health care reform, health objectives for the nation, and health planning and promotion. Explores life style risk reduction environmental issues, ethical health issues, and other appropriate topics. Includes lecture, videos, class discussion, student presentations, and outside assignments.

Hlth. 3400- Human Diseases
For students interested in a Community Health option within the Integrated Studies Degree. Also for students interested or working in health care fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, etc. Introduces the study of human disease including general principles of disease and major diseases of body systems and organs. Applies genetic, behavioral and environmental issues to the study of human diseases.
 
I would the second one, definitely



Ausmil said:
Is there anyway that these two courses could count in with my science GPA for D.O. school. Does anyone know from experience. I have heard from some they do and some they do not. Here is the course descriptions also. Thanks

Hlth. 3200- Principles of Community Health
For students in health and behavioral sciences who wish to work in community health settings. Presents the role and function of various community health services and agencies and how they interface. Examines health care models and agencies, health care reform, health objectives for the nation, and health planning and promotion. Explores life style risk reduction environmental issues, ethical health issues, and other appropriate topics. Includes lecture, videos, class discussion, student presentations, and outside assignments.

Hlth. 3400- Human Diseases
For students interested in a Community Health option within the Integrated Studies Degree. Also for students interested or working in health care fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, etc. Introduces the study of human disease including general principles of disease and major diseases of body systems and organs. Applies genetic, behavioral and environmental issues to the study of human diseases.
 
👍 I agree, the second one is definitely a science related course. I'm not so sure about the first one. Good luck
 
No to the first, yes to the second. AACOMAS would probably change it if you put in under sciences (#1) sounds like other health science (or whatever they designate it) to me.
 
I agree with what everyone else said. The second one definately can be put as a science but probably not the first one.
 
The first one is considered a behavioral science. From the AACOMAS application:

Social/Behavioral Science

Anthropology
Community Health
Criminal Justice
Educational Psychology
Ethnic Studies
Human Sexuality
Marriage/Family
Personal Health
Physiological Ethics
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work/Sociology