Applied Health Sciences (BAS), Advanced Allied Health Specialization
Previous Degree Required: A.S./A.A.
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Location(s): Titusville
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Not Required
Academic Community: HSCI
Program Code: HSBSADAH
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
This is a specialization of the BAS Applied Health Sciences degree.
Admissions requirements: Applicants to the Advanced Allied Health specialization must hold an A.S. degree in a health sciences field (i.e., Nursing, Dental Assisting or Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Technology, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Healthcare Navigator, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, or Veterinary Technology). Students with an earned Associate in Arts degree with a strong health sciences focus (e.g., psychology, biology, or social work) will require a meeting with the Program Coordinator of the Advanced Allied Health Specialization prior to admission and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Refer to the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) overview page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| Applied Health Science - Core Courses | ||
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Major Courses | ||
| HSA 3111 | US Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HSA 3180 | Healthcare Administrative Management | 3 |
| HSA 3191 | Healthcare Automation and Technology | 3 |
| HSA 3223 | Management of Long-Term Care Facilities | 3 |
| HSA 4170 | Healthcare Finance | 3 |
| HSA 4340 | Human Resources Management in Health Services Organizations | 3 |
| HSA 4383 | Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSA 4850 | Capstone - Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HSC 3032 | Health Education and Promotion | 3 |
| HSC 3201 | Community Health | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Electives | ||
| Select 24 credits from the following: | 24 | |
| Principles of Pharmacology | ||
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Healthcare Risk Management | ||
| Healthcare Research | ||
| Ethics in Healthcare | ||
| Therapeutic Communication | ||
| Clinical Observation/Volunteer Work | ||
| Healthcare Leadership | ||
| Medical Disaster Management | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Bacterial and Viral Pathogenesis | ||
| Emerging and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Science and Public Health | ||
| Comparative Parasitology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must
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Satisfy the foreign language competency requirement
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Satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation Requirement
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| HSA 3111 | US Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| HSA 3180 | Healthcare Administrative Management | 3 |
| HSA 3191 | Healthcare Automation and Technology | 3 |
| HSA 3223 | Management of Long-Term Care Facilities Fa | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| HSA 4170 | Healthcare Finance Sp | 3 |
| HSA 4340 | Human Resources Management in Health Services Organizations Fa | 3 |
| HSA 4383 | Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| HSC 3032 | Health Education and Promotion Su | 3 |
| HSC 3201 | Community Health Sp | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Advanced Allied Health Elective 1 | 3 | |
| HSA 4850 | Capstone - Healthcare Management 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Select 24 credits from the Advanced Allied Health Elective list on the Program of Study
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Capstone course is to be taken in student's final term
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If no term is designated, course is offered every term
- Fa
Course offered in the fall term
- Sp
Course offered in the spring term
- Su
Course offered in the summer term
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the relative health effects of environment, socioeconomic conditions, behavior, and the availability of health services on the human body on the LTC population.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Explain the process of active participation in healthcare from a provider, patient, family, and community viewpoint
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Analyze health services from social, workforce, financial, regulatory, technological, and organizational viewpoints
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Integrate evidence-based practice (EBP), the relationship between EBP and research, and the basis of ethical research
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively