BS in Applied Health Science
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science program will prepare students to work in a multitude of nonclinical health careers. It is designed for those who seek to work in areas that improve the health of individuals and communities, including health care settings, physician offices, public health organizations, and government agencies. It may also serve as a stepping stone for students to pursue graduate and pre-professional programs in health administration. The program is available fully online in an eight week format:
- The Health Administration Track will prepare students for entry to mid-level management roles in healthcare organizations such as hospitals, clinics, physician offices, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, public health organizations and government health organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science Student Outcomes:
- Apply current research and information technology to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Examine stakeholder considerations in the leadership and management of healthcare systems.
- Examine ethical considerations that impact healthcare delivery systems.
- Evaluate the health needs and social determinants of health among diverse populations,
- Develop skills and knowledge necessary for entry into careers within the healthcare setting.
Applied Health Science Program Eligibility
- Students with admitted to UNA.
- 2.0 GPA on 4.0 grade scale.
- Students must declare the Applied Health Science degree as their major.
Progression and Retention
Progression and retention in the AHS Program is based on appropriate academic progress with a grade of C or higher in each course.
- Appropriate academic progress with a grade of C (70) or better in each professional course is required.
- Students eligible to return to a course after a course failure (D, F) from a required AHS course will be readmitted to the course on a “space available” basis. Extenuating circumstances are to be determined by faculty on an individual basis.
- A student in the AHS program can receive no more than one course failure throughout the program. In accordance with University policy, students who withdraw from a course by the designated deadline in the UNA catalog will receive a “W: for the course. After the designated deadline, courses dropped with averages of less than a 70 will be a “WF” for the course.
- A 2.0 GPA is required for graduation.
Dismissal
After two course failures in the AHS program, the student will be dismissed from the program.
Readmission
The student who has failed two AHS courses may petition the Admissions/Readmissions Committee Chairperson for readmission after being dismissed from the program. The letter should include:
a) Reason(s) for dismissal from the ACONHP AHS Program.
b) Reason(s) for seeking readmission to the ACONHP AHS Program. The student must state why he/she/they believe they can successfully complete the program if readmitted to the ACONHP AHS Program.
c) Actions taken to overcome the problems necessitating dismissal from the ACONHP AHS Program.
After the committee reviews all pertinent information regarding readmission, the committee will submit a report of its decision to the Undergraduate Department Chair and the Dean of the ACONHP. The Dean will, in turn, notify the student of the committee’s decision. Students will be readmitted on a space available basis.
Any readmitted student who earns a grade below “C” in an AHS course will be permanently dismissed from the program.
Requirements for the BS in Applied Health Sciences
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Component | ||
Area I (Written Composition) | 6 | |
Area II (Humanities and Fine Arts) | 12 | |
Area III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics) | 11 | |
Introductory Biology 1 | ||
Remaining four hours of Natural Sciences requirement | ||
Finite Mathematics 2 | ||
or MA 112 | College Algebra | |
Area IV (History, Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 12 | |
Human Growth and Development | ||
General Psychology | ||
Select six semester hours from the following: | ||
Survey of World Civilization to 1500 | ||
or HI 102 | Survey of World Civilization since 1500 | |
United States History to 1877 | ||
or HI 202 | United States History since 1877 | |
Area V: | 19 | |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
Elementary Statistics | ||
Nutrition | ||
Business Applications of Microcomputer Software | ||
Introductory Sociology | ||
3 Elective hours | ||
Major Core Requirements: | ||
AHS 300R | Leadership and Healthcare Delivery | 6 |
AHS 301R | Health Communication and Cultural Diversity | 6 |
AHS 302R | Informatics | 3 |
AHS 303R | Health Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues | 6 |
AHS 304R | Epidemiology and Population Health | 3 |
AHS 305R | Consumer Health | 3 |
or HPE 408 | Consumer Health | |
AHS 306R | Research in Health | 3 |
AHS 307R | Grant Writing and Capstone | 6 |
AHS 308R | Healthcare Economics | 3 |
A minor is not required | ||
Health Administration Track | ||
AHS 404R | Health Administration and Strategic Planning | 6 |
AHS 405R | Budgeting and Finance | 6 |
AHS 406R | Principles of Resource Management and Supervision | 6 |
AHS 427R | Internship | 3 |
Total Hours | 120 |
- 1
Course options: BI 101, 102, 111, 112, 305, or PH 101, 121, 241
- 2
Course options: MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238
The following semester-by-semester is recommended for the AHS Student:
Year One | ||
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1st Term | Hours | |
BI 101 | Introductory Biology 1 | 4 |
EN 111 | First-Year Composition I | 3 |
HI 101 or HI 201 |
Survey of World Civilization to 1500 or United States History to 1877 |
3 |
MA 110 | Finite Mathematics 2 | 3 |
FYE 101 First-Year Experience | ||
Hours | 13 | |
2nd Term | ||
Remaining three hours of Area II Requirement | 3 | |
EN 112 | First Year Composition II | 3 |
MA 147 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
HI 102 or HI 202 |
Survey of World Civilization since 1500 or United States History since 1877 |
3 |
PY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Year Two | ||
1st Term | ||
BI 241 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
CIS 125 | Business Applications of Microcomputer Software | 3 |
COM 201 or COM 221 |
Fundamentals of Speech or Human Communication |
3 |
SO 221 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
EN 221 or EN 231 |
American Literature through Whitman or Literature of the World I |
3 |
Hours | 16 | |
2nd Term | ||
Remaining four hours of Natural Science requirement | 4 | |
EN 222 or EN 232 |
American Literature from Whitman to the Present or Literature of the World II |
3 |
CNH 342 | Nutrition | 3 |
ED 299 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Elective 3 hours | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
1st Term | ||
AHS 300R | Leadership and Healthcare Delivery 3 | 6 |
AHS 301R | Health Communication and Cultural Diversity 3 | 6 |
AHS 302R | Informatics 3 | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
2nd Term | ||
AHS 303R | Health Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues 3 | 6 |
AHS 304R | Epidemiology and Population Health 3 | 3 |
AHS 305R or HPE 408 |
Consumer Health 3 or Consumer Health |
3 |
AHS 306R | Research in Health 3 | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Year Four | ||
1st Term | ||
AHS 307R | Grant Writing and Capstone 3 | 6 |
AHS 308R | Healthcare Economics 3 | 3 |
AHS 404R | Health Administration and Strategic Planning 3 | 6 |
Hours | 15 | |
2nd Term | ||
AHS 405R | Budgeting and Finance 3 | 6 |
AHS 406R | Principles of Resource Management and Supervision 3 | 6 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 117 |
- 1
Course options: BI 101, 102, 111, 112, 305, or PH 101, 121, 241
- 2
Course options: MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238
- 3
Online "R" courses are subject to online fees. (See Expenses section)