Applied Health Science, Specialization in Allied Health, BAHS

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The applied health science degree is designed to prepare graduates for work in a health-related field and for further education and training at the post-baccalaureate level. The AHS degree consists of six separate specializations which have common BG Perspective, core, and supportive requirements but differing specialization courses. The diversified curriculum provides a strong background in the basic sciences and emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Allied Health specialization
The allied health specialization is open to any student who has completed an accredited associate degree program in an allied health field. Those courses which comprise the technical or clinical practice component of the associate degree may be used to satisfy the specialization requirements of the baccalaureate degree.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

Degree Program Core Courses

(31-34 Hours)

Attention: All students must take 40 hours of 3000-4000 level course

Supportive Requirements

(20-21 Hours)

Specialization Courses

(29-40 Hours) (See Mercy nursing courses)

Recommended Electives

(See advisor)

Total Credits: 122

Dual degree students: see pre-nursing advisor for graduation plan.
Others: students who enter this specialization after having completed an associate degree from an accredited program in an allied health field can usually complete this check sheet in 4 semesters. Additional time may be required depending upon transfer credit awarded and full-time course load taken. See advisor for recommendations.