Applied Health Science, Specialization in Health Science, 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.

Health Science specialization
The health science specialization is designed to prepare students for entry into post-baccalaureate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, occupational and environmental health, and a variety of other options, including medical school.

Learning Outcomes for Health Science and Pre-pharmacy

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students are expected to:

Master fundamental principles of natural science, social science and mathematics, read the scientific literature, and critically evaluate research findings;
Use reference materials, empirical methods, and statistical and computing skills to solve occupational problems, detect/resolve problems and errors, and develop/test/validate new models;
Abide by laboratory safety rules, policies, and regulations, recognizing any unsafe conditions and correcting them;
Instruct others in occupational and/or health and wellness practices and procedures;
Make decisions based upon ethical principles.

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

(33-34 Hours)

Additional Required Courses

(23-24 Hours)

Supportive Requirements

(Choose 6 Hours minimum)

Disease-Related Courses

(Choose 6 Hours minimum)

PUBH 3700 - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
or
PUBH 3800 - AIDS Education in the Schools
PUBH 4500 - Emerging Infectious Diseases
PSYC 4050 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior
PUBH 3400 - Introduction to Human Diseases
BIOL 4490 - Epidemiology
or
PUBH 4490 - Epidemiology
ENVH 4070 - Environmental Toxicology Contact Hours: 3

Administrative Courses

(Choose 6 Hours minimum)

Aging Courses

(Choose 6 Hours minimum)

Health and Wellness Courses

(Choose 6 Hours minimum)

Total Hours: 122

* Prerequisite: GERO 1010

Based upon an average 15 credit hour semester, students entering the major as freshman are expected to complete the degree requirements in 8 semesters. Students transferring to the university or major may require additional time depending upon transfer credit awarded.

In order to complete the required 122 total hours toward graduation, please refer below.

While the course listed below are not required for the AHS degree, they may be required for admission to post bacalaureate programs such as medical, dental, veterinary, podiatric, and chiropractic schools, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physican assistant.

Physical Therapy Requirements

(Choose for physical therapy, occupational therapy)

EXSC 4350 - Motor Learning and Development Contact Hours: 3
EXSC 3600 - Exercise Physiology **
EXSC 3700 - Biomechanics of Human Movement

Basic Science Requirements

(Choose for medical, veterinary, dental school or physician assisting)

Minor Requirements

NOTE: Credit hours completed to fulfill minor requirements may not be used to satisfy core/supportive credit hour requirements. For example: if PUBH 3300 was chosen to fulfill the AHS core requirement, PUBH 3300 credit hours could not be counted toward the Public Health Minor.

Public Health Minor Requirements - If pursuing graduate degree in Public Health
Gerontology Minor Requirements
Health Promotion Minor Requirements

Note on minors: refer to the undergraduate catalog for accurate and current information on minor requirements. Double counting may be permitted for some courses as long as there are 15 hours of minor not also counting in the major.