Allied Health Science (AS)

Offered at South University, Online Programs.

The associate’s degree program in Allied Health Sciences is designed to expose students to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, and pathophysiology. It offers students interested in health careers a knowledge base from which they may achieve their professional goals. Students within this program may consider entry into the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences or other professional programs upon graduation.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Associate of Science in Allied Health Sciences program, students should be able to:

• Utilize the principles and theories of the natural, social, behavioral, and health sciences to serve as competent and considerate healthcare professionals.
Demonstrate effective and culturally sensitive written, oral and interpersonal communication skills with individuals, groups and peers in a variety of healthcare settings.
Identify and apply exemplary ethical and professional behaviors in various healthcare positions and organizations
Apply creative and critical thinking skills to identify, explore, and develop alternative solutions for a range of healthcare delivery system issues and challenges.
Effectively search, analyze and report on healthcare related data through the application of information technology and health management information systems.

Associate of Science in Allied Health Sciences: 90 Credits

Area I General Education Requirements: 40 Credits

Professional Development

ITS1000 Computer and Internet Literacy 4 credit hours
UVC1000 Strategies for Success 4 credit hours

Basic Communications

ENG1100 Composition I 4 credit hours
ENG1200 Composition II 4 credit hours
ENG1300 Composition III 4 credit hours
SPC1026 Public Speaking 4 credit hours

Mathematics and Statistics

MAT1005 College Algebra II 4 credit hours (MAT 1001 is the pre-req.)

Area II Foundation Requirements: 20 Credits

AHS1001 Medical Terminology 4 credit hours
MAT2058 Statistics 4 credit hours
Choose one additional Mathematics (MAT) course (4 credits) other than MAT1005 College Algebra II or MAT2058 Statistics .
PHI2301 Introduction to Philosophy 4 credit hours
PSY1001 General Psychology 4 credit hours

Area III Major Requirements: 30 Credits

BIO1011 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit hours
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1012 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab )
BIO1012 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 2 credit hours
BIO1013 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit hours
(must be taken concurrently with BIO1014 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab )
BIO1014 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 2 credit hours
BIO2015 Human Pathophysiology 4 credit hours
BIO2070 Microbiology 4 credit hours
(must be taken concurrently with BIO2071 Microbiology Lab or BIO2073 Microbiology Laboratory )
BIO2071 Microbiology Lab 2 credit hours (on-ground)
(required for BSN; RN to BSN students ONLY can take either)
OR
BIO2073 Microbiology Laboratory 2 credit hours (online)
NTR2050 Nutrition 4 credit hours
PSY2022 Human Growth and Development 4 credit hours

Note(s):

State approval policies require residents of the State of Arkansas to enroll in specific courses within this program rather than the courses specified in the program description above. Residents of the State of Arkansas should contact their admissions representatives for specific courses required within this program.

State of Minnesota education requirements consider HIS1101 and HIS1102 to be Social Science coursework; therefore, Minnesota residents are advised to complete an Arts and Humanities course other than HIS1101 or HIS1102 to fulfill their South University Arts and Humanities General Education requirement. Minnesota residents must also complete the following courses to satisfy Minnesota education requirements.

If a student chooses to take an Anatomy and Physiology course, BIO1011 and BIO1013 satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. Students enrolling in either course must, however, also take the related co-requisite lab courses: BIO1012 and BIO1014 respectively.

Maryland residents are not eligible to enroll in an internship, externship, practicum, or field experience course. Students should work with their academic advisor or counselor to be sure they are making appropriate course choices.