Program Overview
Health Sciences (BS)
Overview
App States interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences program is designed for individuals who have earned an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree from a North Carolina community college. It allows students to complete their bachelors degree in as little as two years and prepare for careers in health care administration, medical or pharmaceutical sales, and other health-related services.
Program Details
The program provides the foundation, knowledge, and skills needed to enter a variety of allied health fields, apply for graduate school, or teach in community colleges. Students will learn to develop, manage, lead, and evaluate health initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption and maintenance of healthy behaviors. The program also offers elective hours that provide students with an opportunity to individualize the curriculum to meet their specific career goals and requirements.
Location
The program is available at the following locations:
- Boone campus
- Hickory campus
- Online
Careers
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:
- Community College Allied Health Instructor
- Health Services Administrator
- Health Education Specialist
- Mental Health Counselor
- Respiratory Therapist
- Medical Equipment/Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Anesthesia Technician
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Health Information Manager Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelors degree.
Courses
Students pursuing this major explore:
- Managing Health Care Organizations
- Community Health
- Public Health Interventions and more.
Minors
A minor is not required. However, complementary minors include:
- Exercise Science
- Health and Aging
- Health Care Management
- Nutrition and Foods
- Public Health
- Spanish for the Health and Helping Professions
General Education
The General Education Program will reshape students' outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare them for any career.
Accelerated Masters
Students can begin their graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn their masters degree in as little as one year.
Research and Accreditation
App State has earned a Research 2 Carnegie Classification, recognizing the universitys high research activity and doctorate production. U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top five school for innovation for nine consecutive years. App States quality, affordability, and student outcomes place it among the nations best schools for value, according to Money.com.