+ Applied Health Science

504 Life Sciences, 419-372-8109

The applied health science degree 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 degree consists of three separate specializations which have common BG Perspective, core and supportive requirements but differing specialization 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 specialization 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.

BGSU shares an admissions affiliation agreement with the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at the Medical College of Ohio (MCO). A minimum of 10 seats will be awarded to eligible BGSU students who apply to the MCO program. The Advising Center informs students of the eligibility requirements and the application process each year.

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.
  

Required courses (health science specialization)

• ENG 112
• BIOL 205, 314+315 or 313, 331, 332
• CHEM 125 and 127+128
• PHYS 201 and 202
• MATH 122 or 128 or 130 (120 is acceptable for Firelands students)
• MATH 115 or STAT 200 or PSYC 270 or SOC 369
• PSYC 101
• PHIL 242
• MEDT 101 and 301
• PUBH 330
• Six hours minimum of "supportive requirements" chosen from: SOC 101, PSYC 311 or SOC 301, CS 100 or 101, CDIS 123 or IPC 102 or 306 or 444, ENG 388 or 207
• Six hours minimum of "disease-related" courses chosen from: MEDT 205, 370, 380, 450, PSYC 405, PUBH 340, BIOL 449 or ENVH 449
• Six hours minimum of "administrative" courses chosen from: BA 325, MGMT 305, LEGS 425, MEDT 401, ECON 200
• Six hours minimum of "aging" courses chosen from: GERO 101, 330, 402, PSYC 310, BIOL 310, PHIL 219
• Six hours minimum of "health and wellness" courses chosen from: HP 215, 216, F&N 207, PUBH 301, 320, 402
• Additional courses as necessary to complete remaining university degree requirements (e.g., total credit hours, BG Perspective requirements). Students are encouraged to consult an advisor and to choose courses that will meet graduate school admission prerequisites and/or prepare for a career in the health care field.

Required courses (applied microbiology specialization)

• ENG 112
• ENG 207 or 388
• MEDT 101 or GERO 101
• PUBH 330
• BIOL 205; 313 or 314 + 315; 331; 332; 408; 443
• BIOL 449 or ENVH 449
• BIOL 439 or MEDT 411
• BIOL 310 or PUBH 340
• BIOL 405 or MEDT 434
• MATH 122 or 128 or 130 (120 is acceptable for Firelands students)
• MATH 115 or STAT 200 or PSYC 270 or SOC 369
• MEDT 301, 401, 435
• MEDT 431 + 432 or AHS 410
• CHEM 125; 127 + 128; 306 or 341; 308 + 309 or 344 + 346
• PUBH 320 or HP 215 or 216 or F&N 207
• PSYC 101, 310
• PHIL 242
• BA 325
• CS 100 or 101 or MIS 200
• LEGS 425 or MEDT 450
• Additional courses as necessary to complete remaining University degree requirements (e.g., total credit hours, BG Perspective requirements)

Required courses (Allied Health specialization)

• ENG 112
• MEDT 101 or GERO 101
• MEDT 301, 401
• CS 100 or MIS 200
• PUBH 330
• ENG 388
• PUBH 320 or HP 215 or 216 or F&N 207
• PSYC 101, 310
• MATH 122 or 128 or 130 (120 is acceptable for Firelands students)
• MATH 115 or STAT 200 or PSYC 270 or SOC 369
• BIOL 205; 313 or 314 + 315; 331; 332
• PHIL 242
• CHEM 109 + 110 and 117 OR 125 and 127 + 128
• Completion of an accredited associate degree program in an allied health profession (i.e., dental hygiene, dietetics, nuclear medicine, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, radiologic technology)
• Additional courses as necesssary to complete remaining University degree requirements (e.g., total credit hours, BG Perspective requirements)