Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Prof AFA3

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health Professions (AHP) offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to suit the individual academic and career objectives of each student. This program entails the completion of a range between 61-64 semester credit hours, comprising 15 hours of general education requirements and 49 hours allocated to healthcare-related occupation courses. These areas of concentration encompass comprehensive healthcare programs that underscore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications crucial for successful entry into the healthcare workforce. Upon graduation, students will possess a solid foundation and relevant skills to excel in various healthcare roles. By working closely with a faculty advisor, students can strategically select courses from specific areas of concentration that align with their desired career trajectory in the healthcare field.

Curriculum

General Education Core

Area I - Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II - Social Behavioral Sciences- Select one

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

PSYC 2103Human Development

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III - Natural Sciences Mathematics- Select one

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills/Reasoning

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Program – Specific Requirements

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Choose any additional course from Areas I, II, III, or IV

3

Specialization - Select one of the following specializations

Practical Nursing 8PN3

PNSG 1600Introduction to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations

3

PNSG 1605Fundamentals

6

PNSG 1610Adult Health Nursing I (

6

PNSG 1615Adult Health Nursing II

6

PNSG 1620Adult Health Nursing III

6

PNSG 1625Adult Health Nursing IV

6

PNSG 1630Mental Health Nursing

4

PNSG 1635Maternal Nursing

4

PNSG 1640Pediatric Nursing

4

PNSG 1645Practical Nursing Capstone

5

Medical Assisting 8MF3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for ALHS

2

BIOL 2113Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy/Physiology Lab I

1

BIOL 2114Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy/Physiology Lab II

1

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

MAST 1030Pharmacology in the Medical Office

4

MAST 1061 Front Office and Legal Implications

6

MAST 1080Medical Assisting Skills I

4

MAST 1090Medical Assisting Skills II

4

MAST 1112Insurance and Claims Management

5

MAST 1120Human Disease

3

MAST 1130Medical Assisting Externship & Seminar

8

Total Credit Hours: 61

Minimum Length of Program: 4 Term(s)