Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Studies is a STEM program designed to prepare students to pursue further education and training in various health fields. This degree provides an opportunity for students to take prerequisite courses for professional allied health schools such as nursing, medical, physician’s assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other medical fields of study, while receiving a background in the health education field.
General Education Foundation
Communications
| ENG 151 | Introduction to College Composition | 3 |
| ENG 152 | Intermediate College Composition | 3 |
| COM 200 | Introduction to Speech Communicat ion | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
| HUM 101 | Appreciation of the Arts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Literature
Choose one of the following:
| ENG 221 | Survey of World Literature | 3 |
| ENG 222 | Survey of American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 226 | Survey of American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 223 | Survey of British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 227 | Survey of British Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 224 | Survey of Christian Literature | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Mathematics
| MA 130 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| Or | |
| Equivalent or higher | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
History
| HI 211 | Western Civilization. Earliest Time to 1700 | 3 |
| And | |
| HI 212 | Western Civilization-1700 to Pre- sent | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Science
| SCI 201 | Introduction to Biological Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Psychology
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Technology
| IT 202 | Information Technology Applications | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Biblical/Theological Foundation
Requirements
| BF 101 | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| BF 103 | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| SF 101 | Spiritual Formation | 3 |
| EV 201 | Personal Evangelism | 3 |
| MI 202 | Introduction to Christian Missions | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Major Specific Coursework
Requirements
| AHS 201 | Introduction to Allied Health | 3 |
| AHS 204 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| STA 300 | Statistics | 3 |
| SCI 204 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| SCI 300 | Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| AHS 210 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| SCI 301 | Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| SCI 302 | Chemistry for Health Science Professionals | 3 |
| AHS 301 | Human Disease and Pathology | 3 |
| AHS 304 | Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| AHS 307 | Healthcare Ethics and Laws | 3 |
| AHS 310 | Nutrition and Wellness | 3 |
| AHS 313 | Pharmacology for Allied Health | 3 |
| AHS 316 | Health Information Systems and Technology | 3 |
| AHS 319 | Healthcare Leadership and Management | 3 |
| AHS 401 | Patient Care and Safety | 3 |
| AHS 404 | Cultural Competence in Healthcare | 3 |
| SCI 303 | Introduction to Physics | 3 |
| AHS 407 | Evidence-Based Practice in Allied Health | 3 |
| AHS 410 | Population Health and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| AHS 413 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Techniques | 3 |
| AHS 480 | Capstone in Allied Health | 4 |
| AHS 490 | Allied Health Internship | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 75 |
Total Credit Hours: 123