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:
- 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 can declare the Applied Health Science degree as their major at any point but will be considered pre- Applied Health Science. Once they are ready to start the core courses, students will complete an application to become an Applied Health Science major.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Health Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Component | 60 | |
For General Education Requirements and additional requirements for UNA students, refer to Academic Procedures and Requirements. | ||
| Applied Health Science (AHS) majors must complete: | ||
| Area III: | ||
| MA 110 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| MA 147 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| BI 101 | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BI 241 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Natural Science Elective | 4 | |
| Area IV: | ||
| ED 299 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Area V: | ||
| PY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CNH 342 | Nutrition | 3 |
| CIS 125 | Business Applications of Microcomputer Software | 3 |
| Additional undergraduate requirements specific to applied health science | ||
| Electives (6) such as SOC 221 (3) | ||
| 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 |
| 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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHS 404R | Health Administration and Strategic Planning | 6 |
| AHS 405R | Budgeting and Finance | 6 |
| AHS 406R | Principles of Resource Management and Supervision | 6 |
Applied Health Science Program Course Schematic
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 | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| 2nd Term | ||
| Area II | 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 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 4 | |
| EN 222 or EN 232 or Humanity |
American Literature from Whitman to the Present or |
3 |
| CNH 342 | Nutrition | 3 |
| ED 299 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Optional Elective | 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 | 121 | |
| 1 | Course options: BI 101, 102, 111, 112, 305, or PH 101, 121, 241 |
| 2 | Course options: MA 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238 |
| 3 | Online "R" courses are subject to online fees. (See Expenses section) |