The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health prepares students for dynamic careers in healthcare by combining a strong foundation in science with practical skills for patient care and health services.
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Designed for those passionate about improving lives, this program offers flexible pathways for students pursuing professional roles in healthcare. With a focus on evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, this program equips graduates to meet the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals and make a meaningful impact in diverse clinical and community settings.
What You'll Learn
Allied Health is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide students with a strong general foundation in healthcare from a range of fields, including basic science, medical sociology, psychology, business, management, and communication. The program can also serve as the first year of prerequisites for Respiratory Care, Medical Imaging, Dental Health, and Medical Laboratory Sciences, giving our students a chance to choose what they want to focus on for their careers. Regardless of your career path choice, you’ll still learn about these concepts: Health inequality, social determinants of health, medical ethics, genetics, healthcare quality, biopsychology, and more. You can also earn your degree here and use it to continue your education to earn healthcare credentials, such as phlebotomy or medical assistant, to gain access to clinical employee healthcare jobs, or to apply to professional graduate school with your Allied Health degree.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze concepts, research, and theories, and effectively translate them into professional practice.
- Analyze, interpret, and respond to the key factors that influence healthcare delivery and policy.
- Apply basic administration and management skills.
- Function as educators, team players and/or leaders in academic, clinical, or community healthcare settings.
Contact Admissions
The departmental faculty advises students. View the list of academic advisors.
If a student is unsure who their assigned academic advisor is, please contact the department chairperson or the Academic Advising office below.
Allied Health Courses
The Allied Health program is a springboard into new career pathways in administration and clinical work. Leverage what you know and push yourself to grow.
- Students will take foundational courses such as Human Anatomy/Physiology, General Chemistry, Medical Sociology, and Health Care Management to prepare students for the field of healthcare
- Courses in Team Communication, Intercultural Communication, and Ethics contribute to our graduates being well-versed in technical and communication skills
- Program courses and the senior project teach students how to manage projects, analyze, and solve real-world problems in operational areas, including business, science, and leadership, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
Small Class Sizes
Small class sizes ensure students understand the concepts being taught and how to apply theory to action.
Internships
In your junior year, you will have the opportunity to apply your education through an internship, working closely with your faculty and industry partners.
Laboratories
We have labs devoted primarily to undergraduate education and science classes, giving you the chance to get hands-on early in your education.
Careers
Allied Health graduates may either seek employment or obtain an advanced degree within six months of graduation. Our alumni in graduate school often report that they are better prepared than their peers from other universities, and they frequently become leaders within their graduate programs, ultimately achieving high success in their professional careers.
Healthcare Administrator
Clinic Manager
Nursing Home Administrator
Medical Records Manager
Healthcare Compliance Manager
Healthcare Consultant
Grad School:
- Master of Healthcare Leadership
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Business Administration
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students from all walks of life—first-time college students, career changers, and everyone in between. Take the first step toward an affordable, high-quality education and let us help you build the skills you need for a brighter tomorrow.
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