The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Allied Health Sciences (AHS) provides a baccalaureate pathway for students who have earned select two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Students complete an approved AAS degree and additional health sciences coursework; they then transfer to NSC for their senior year to earn the BAS-Allied Health Sciences. The coursework at NSC focuses on interpersonal and written communications, leadership, and the social and cultural contexts of health care.
The BAS-Allied Health Sciences major is open to students who completes an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at a regionally accredited institution from the following fields: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Information Technology, Ophthalmic Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiation Technology, or Surgical Technology.
Upon completion of the BAS-Allied Health Sciences degree, successful students will be able to:
Complete Requirements for Health Science Certificate of Completion
Students will complete 32-34 credits beyond the AAS in order to meet the requirements for the Certificate of Completion.
Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for
Allied Health Sciences B.A.S. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
Completion of an AAS in an Eligible Field
Students must complete an AAS in one of the following fields:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Health Information Technology
- Ophthalmic Technology
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiation Therapy Technology
- Surgical Technology
Students may transfer in up to 90 credits. Courses are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
College Core Curriculum (33-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum.
Natural Sciences (8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences Core Curriculum page for information on how to fulfill this requirement.
Note: For students in the B.A.S. Allied Health Sciences program,
BIOL 223 will also be accepted as a Natural Sciences Core lab course.
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum.
For BAS-Allied Health Sciences majors who completed CSN's Physical Therapist Assistant AAS program, PT 122 will also be accepted as a Social Science Core course.
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Additional Health Science Courses (5-7 credits)
These courses are required as part of the AAS or Certificate of Completion program.
| BIOL 224 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.00 |
| | HIT 117B or HIT 118B | 1.00 - 3.00 |
Note: Surgical Technology students complete
HIT 117B as part of their AAS degree.
Allied Health Sciences Core Curriculum (24 credits)
Required Courses (6 credits)
Choose three of the following (9 credits):
| COM 315 | Small Group Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 404 | Principles of Persuasion | 3.00 |
| COM 412 | Intercultural Communication | 3.00 |
| COM 434 | Communication and Conflict Resolution | 3.00 |
| COM 464 | Leadership: A Communication Perspective | 3.00 |
| COU 300 | Introduction to Human Services and Counseling | 3.00 |
| PHIL 311 | Professional Ethics | 3.00 |
| PSC 461 | Executive Leadership | 3.00 |
| PSY 450 | Industrial & Organizational Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 460 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
Choose three of the following (9 credits):
Upper Division Electives
Upper division electives as needed to fulfill residency requirement of 30 upper-division credits taken at NSC.