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:
- Utilize critical thinking and decision making skills in a variety of health care settings and situations with diverse populations.
- Explore current research to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.
- Develop effective leadership and management strategies in common health care environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical parameters of the health care system.
- Communicate and collaborate with members of the health team and other interested groups in identifying and meeting the health needs of individuals, families, and communities.
- Apply information technology in the delivery of health care.
- Explore the social determinants of health that shape health behavior and health inequalities.
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.
Requirements for the BS in Applied Health Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| AHS 305R or HPE 408 |
Consumer Health 3 or Consumer Health |
3 |
| AHS 306R | Research in Health 3 | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| 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 | 120 | |
| 1 | Course options: BI 101, 102, 111, 112, 305, or PH 101, 121, 241 |
| 2 | Course options: MA 112, 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238 |
| 3 | Online "R" courses are subject to online fees. (See Expenses section) |