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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Health Science
Program Description
The curriculum of the Applied Health Science B.S. will focus on the non-clinical aspects of health care management and education, and, as such, it complements a wide variety of clinical degrees avaliable at IU. The BS AHS is designed to serve both traditional and non-traditional students attending full- or part-time. Individuals currently working in the health care industry with college credits and/or associates degrees will find the courses they need to complete a baccalaureate degree and advance their career prospects.
The IU Collaborative B.S. in Applied Health Science will require 120 credit hours. Students will complete the general education of their campus of admission (home campus) and collaborative requirements as outlined below.
Learning Outcomes
- Utilize problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in a variety of helath care settings and situations.
- Utilize effective leadership and management strategies in common health care delivery systems and environments.
- Apply evidence-based health care practices for optimum health outcomes.
- Demonstrate accountability within the legal and ethical parameters of the health care system.
- Integrate communication skills into professional roles.
- Utilize information technololgy in the delivery of health care.
- Explore the historical and contemporary social determinants of helath that shape health status, health behavior, and health inequalities.
Degree Requirements
General
Complete 120 total credit hours, with at least 30 at the 300-400 (upper division) level, with a program cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
General Education Requirements
Complete the Univerisity General Education curriculum requirements.
Applied Health Science Core Courses
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| AHSC-H | 301 | Health Care Delivery and Leadership | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 310 | Health Policy, Ethics, and Legal Issues | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 320 | Consumer Health | 3 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 330 | Intercultural Health Communication | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 340 | Research in Health Sciences | 3 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 350 | Economics of Helath Care | 3 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 360 | Epidemiology/Biostatistics and Population Health | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 370 | Informatics | 3 | C- |
| AHSC-H | 480 | Grant Writing and Internship | 6 | C- |
Applied Health Science Track (One Required)
Community Health Educator
Coursework will provide instruction in the skills necessary to conduct general health and wellness assessments and the techniques of health education.
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| AHSC-C | 415 | Community Health Assessment, Education, and Promotion | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-C | 425 | Program Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation I | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-C | 435 | Program Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation II | 6 | C- |
Health Administration
Coursework will provide instruction in health care organization, planning, budgeting, and finance.
| Dept. | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours | Minimum Grade |
| AHSC-A | 420 | Track Health Care Budgeting and Finance | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-A | 430 | Track Health Care Organization Supervision and Resource Management | 6 | C- |
| AHSC-A | 440 | Track Health Care Administration and Strategic Planning | 6 | C- |
Electives (To Total 120 Credit Hours)