+ Applied Health Science

504 Life Sciences, 419-372-8109

The applied health science major is designed to prepare graduates for work in a health-related field and for further education and training at the post-baccalaureate level. The AHS major consists of four separate specializations which have common general education, core and supportive requirements but differing cognate courses. The diversified curriculum provides a strong background in the basic sciences and emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The health science specialization is designed to prepare students for entry into post-baccalaureate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, occupational and environmental health and a variety of other options including medical school. BGSU has an affiliation agreement with MCO for entry into its post-baccalaureate programs in occupational therapy and physician assistant.

The allied health specialization is open to any student who has completed an accredited associate degree program in an allied health field. Those courses which comprise the technical or clinical practice component of the associate degree may be used to satisfy the cognate requirements of the baccalaureate degree.

The applied microbiology specialization is designed to prepare students for work in public health agencies, infection control, food production and research, medical microbiology and the biotechnology industry. Additionally, the specialization will prepare students for entry into graduate programs of microbiology and public health.

The pre-physical therapy specialization is designed for students who wish to enroll in the BGSU/MCO 3+3 program. Students complete prerequisite courses for physical therapy during the first three years. The final year of the baccalaureate degree comprises the first year of three spent at MCO as the professional program of study. Students who successfully complete this year receive the bachelor of applied health science. The master of science in biomedical sciences with a concentration in physical therapy is awarded by MCO to students when they have successfully completed the final two years at MCO.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in applied health science are expected to:

• Master fundamental principles of natural science, social science and mathematics, read the scientific literature and critically evaluate research findings;
• Use reference materials, empirical methods and statistical and computing skills to solve occupational problems, detect/resolve problems and errors, and develop/test/validate new models;
• Abide by laboratory safety rules, policies and regulations, recognizing any unsafe conditions and correcting them;
• Instruct others in occupational practices and procedures;
• Make decisions based upon ethical principles.
  

Sample program (health science specialization)

• First year
  • ENG 111, 112 (6)
  • MATH 122, 128 or 130 (3-5)
  • Statistics (3)
  • General Chemistry (8-10)
  • BIOL 205 (5)
  • GERO 101 or MEDT 101 (3)
• Second year
  • PHYS 201, 202 (10)
  • PSYC 101, 310 (7)
  • SOC 101 (1)
  • Cultural diversity in U.S. (3)
  • Humanities elective (one from international perspective) (6)
• Third year
  • BIOL 331, 332 (8)
  • PSYC 311, 405 or SOC 301 (3)
  • ENG 207 or 388 (3)
  • MEDT 301 (2)
  • HED 215, PUBH 320 or F&N 207 (3)
  • MATH 116, 126, 131 or 134 (3-5)
  • CDIS 223, IPC 102, 306 or 406 (3)
• Fourth year
  • GERO 330 or 402 (3)
  • LEGS 425 or MEDT 450 (3)
  • BIOL 313 or 314 and 315 (4)
  • CHEM 306, 308-309 (8) or CHEM 341, 342 or KNS 360 and 370
  • BA 325 (3)
  • PHIL 319 or PUBH 402 (3)
  • MEDT 401 (3)
  • PUBH 330 (3)