Program Overview

Allied Health Program

The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health is a degree completion program designed for graduates of associate degrees in various allied health disciplines. This program is intended for individuals who have completed associate degrees in accredited allied health programs and wish to earn a bachelor's degree.

Program Description

The Allied Health degree completion program builds on prior learning and provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance in their chosen field. The program promotes increased communication skills, problem-solving, computing, leadership, and understanding of the healthcare system. It offers a convenient and flexible way for students and working professionals to earn a bachelor's degree, allowing them to build upon their previous education and training.

Program Goals

A primary goal of this program is to provide a seamless pathway for students who have completed their associate degrees in allied health disciplines to earn their Bachelor of Science degree. The program aims to assist allied health practitioners in advancing their careers by preparing them for roles in allied health.

Curriculum Requirements

The Allied Health degree curriculum requires a minimum of 122 credit hours. At Bowling Green State University, up to 92 credits can be applied towards the baccalaureate degree. Students must have a minimum of 40 hours of upper-level courses (i.e., courses numbered 3000 and above). Courses that transfer as the equivalent of any required general education or core may be applied to the baccalaureate degree. Only courses in which the student obtained a grade of "C" or higher will be transferable.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate, students in Allied Health are expected to:

• Demonstrate written and oral communication skills required for effective healthcare practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impacts of health disparities (e.g., addictions, poverty, mental health parity)
• Apply knowledge and principles of effective management in allied healthcare settings
• Demonstrate knowledge of the economic and legal-political aspects of the US healthcare system
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method research involving data collection and analysis

Program Structure

The "Pathway to Completion" courses will be offered online via the Bowling Green State University eCampus. The eCampus program courses are spread over five eight-week sessions, and students can begin earning their degree at the start of any of these sessions. Students will be required to complete 10 three-credit-hour courses (30 credit hours) of designated BGSU courses.

Admission and Transfer Credits

The number of transfer credits granted to entering allied health students varies depending on preparation at the associate degree level and beyond. Therefore, a single plan of study cannot be prescribed. Students are encouraged to discuss their plan with an Academic Advisor.