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:

1. Utilize critical thinking and decision making skills in a variety of health care settings and situations with diverse populations.
2. Explore current research to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities.
3. Develop effective leadership and management strategies in common health care environments.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical parameters of the health care system.
5. 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.
6. Apply information technology in the delivery of health care.
7. 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.

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 believes 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

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Course options: BI 101, 102, 111, 112, 305, or PH 101, 121, 241

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Course options: MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238

The following semester-by-semester is recommended for the AHS Student:

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Course options: BI 101, 102, 111, 112, 305, or PH 101, 121, 241

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Course options: MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238

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Online "R" courses are subject to online fees. (See Expenses section)