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 NSU for their senior year to earn the BAS-Allied Health Sciences. The coursework at NSU 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:
Curriculum
Complete Requirements for Health Science Certificate of Completion
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.
Degree Sheet
A degree sheet for the Allied Health Science B.A.S. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.
This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.
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.
Additional Health Science Courses (5-7 credits)
These courses are required as part of the AAS or Certificate of Completion program.
| BIOL 224A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture | 3.00 |
| BIOL 224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1.00 |
| HIT 117B or HIT 118B | 1.00 - 3.00 |
Note: Surgical Technology students complete
HIT 117B as part of their AAS degree.
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
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 360 | Foundations of Social Psychology | 3.00 |
Choose three of the following (9 credits):
| COU 320 | Drugs and Behavior | 3.00 |
| PSY 303 | Foundations of Neuroscience | 3.00 |
| PSY 341 | Foundations of Abnormal Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 442 | Psychology of Aging | 3.00 |
| SOC 466 | Sociology of Medicine | 3.00 |
| SOC 484 | Sociology of Death and Dying | 3.00 |
Upper Division Electives
Upper division electives as needed to fulfill residency requirement of 30 upper-division credits taken at NSU.