Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Science (BSAHS) degree is joint online degree program offered collectively by five Indiana University regional campuses. The core curriculum is available in an all-online format through the statewide BSAHS consortium.
Students with A.S or A.A degrees who enter the program will transfer in up to 60 credit hours from their degree. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (4.0 scale) and be fully admitted to IU Southeast. Students with associate degrees are encouraged to complete the degree in two academic years (four semesters). Full-time students entering with 30 credit hours are expected to complete the program in three years.
General Degree Requirements
- Complete 120 credit hours
- General Education – 30 credit hours
- Pre-core electives – 30 credit hours
- Major core classes – 42 credit hours
- Major track classes - 18 credit hours
- One General Education course meets one requirement
- Maintain a 2.0 program GPA
General Education Requirements
All IU Southeast Baccalaureate degrees require 30 credit hours of General Education Core coursework. Students must select a course(s) to satisfy each category listed below. View the list of courses that satisfy the General Education Core requirements. One course satisfies one requirement. General education Core Requirements can potentially be satisfied with transfer credit. Requirements not satisfied by transfer credit must be completed before starting major requirements. See your academic advisor.
- Information Literacy & Library Instruction (1) - not required for those with Associate’s
- Written Communication I (3 credits)
- Written Communication II (3 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
- Ethical Reasoning or Diversity (3 credits)
- Natural & Physical Sciences (5 credits: 1 lecture (3) and one lab (2))
- Arts &Humanities (3 credits)
- Social &Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
- Additional course in Arts, Humanities, or Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
Pre-Core Electives
Pre-core electives must be completed before starting major requirements.
Students with Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees
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30 credit hours from the A.A. or A.S. degree will satisfy the pre-core electives requirement.
Students with no associate degree
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Pre-core electives can potentially be satisfied with transfer credit or IU Southeast credit. For students who need additional credit hours, below are recommended classes.
| Dept./ Course # |
Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHLT-M 195 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY-P 234 | Principles of Mental Health | 3 |
| SPH-B 150 | Intro to Public Health | 3 |
| HPER-H 317 | Topical Seminar in Health Education | 1-3 |
| Dept./ Course # |
Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-W 200 | Using Computers in Education | 3 |
| HPER-H 305 | Women's Health | 3 |
| BUS-W 100 | Principles of Business Administration | 3 |
| HPER-H 363 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HPER-H 317 | Stress Management | 3 |
| HPER-H 160 | First Aid and Emergency Care | 3 |
| BUS-N 221 | Principles of Leadership | 3 |
Core Major Courses
42 credits are required for both tracks. Track courses cannot begin until all general education core and pre-core elective requirements are satisfied.
| Dept./ Course # |
Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHSC-H 301 | Health Care Delivery and Leadership | 6 |
| AHSC-H 330 | Intercultural Health Communication | 6 |
| AHSC-H 310 | Health Policy, Ethics, and Legal Issues | 6 |
| AHSC-H 360 | Epidemiology/Biostatistics and Population Health | 6 |
| AHSC-H 340 | Research in Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHSC-H 320 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| AHSC-H 350 | Economics of Health Care | 3 |
| AHSC-H 370 | Informatics | 3 |
| AHSC-H 480 | AHS Capstone: Grant Writing and Internship | 6 |
Tracks
Prerequisite track courses
Must be completed prior to taking Track 1 or Track 2 courses.
| Dept./ Course # |
Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHSC-H 301 | Health Care Delivery & Leadership | 6 |
| AHSC-H 320 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| AHSC-H 330 | Intercultural Health Communication | 6 |
Track 1: Community Health Educator
Coursework will provide instruction in the skills necessary to conduct general health and wellness assessments and the techniques of health education. Students majoring in the BSAHS with a concentration in the Community Health Educator track will be able to take the Certified Health Education Specialist Examination (CHES) offered by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. Becoming a CHES opens many more public health opportunities.
| Dept./ Course # |
Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHSC-C 415 | Health Care Delivery & Leadership | 6 |
| AHSC-C 425 | Program Assessment, Planning, Evaluation I | 6 |
| AHSC-C 435 | Program Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation II | 6 |
Track 2: Health Administration
Coursework will provide instruction in health care organization, planning, budgeting, finance, supervision, and resource management. Students majoring in the BSAHC with a concentration in the Health Administration track will be prepared for both administrative and management roles in a variety of health-related organizations.
| Dept./ Course # |
Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AHSC-A 440 | Health Care Administration and Strategic Planning | 6 |
| AHSC-A 420 | Health Care Budgeting and Finance | 6 |
| AHSC-A 430 | Health Care Organization Supervision and Resource Management | 6 |
Electives
To total 120 credit hours
You will work with your academic advisor to select electives that best support the track you pursue.
