2016-2017 University Catalog
ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: 25 CREDIT HOURS
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 36 CREDIT HOURS
The Associate in Science in Allied Health Sciences is a transfer degree. Choose one (1) of the following concentrations or provide your advisor with a degree plan from the senior institution to which you wish to transfer. Deviations must be approved by the Faculty Advisor or Dean.
AMERICAN HISTORY & GOVERNMENT (6 CREDIT HOURS)
PRE-NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (25 CREDIT HOURS)
CS
The term “Allied Health” is used to identify a cluster of health professions encompassing as many as 200 health careers. There are 5 million allied health care providers in the US who work in more than 80 different professions and represent approximately 60% of all health care providers – but this is just a drop in the bucket in terms of how many allied health care workers are needed to meet current and future healthcare needs in America.
CHEM BIOL BIOL NSCI NURS PSYC SOC
ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS (6 CREDIT HOURS)
The field of healthcare is rapidly growing and constantly in need of skilled healthcare professionals. For those considering a career in healthcare, this degree is designed to expose students to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and nutrition. According to Yahoo’s Education page, “graduates with recession-proof degrees in health care find great success.”
BIOL 2104 Human Anatomy BIOL 2114 Human Physiology ENGL 1033 Technical Writing I NURS 2303 Medical Terminology PHYS 1114 General Physics I PSYC 1113 Introductory Psychology SOC 1113 Introductory Sociology Elective Course (1 Credit Hour)
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (61 CREDIT HOURS) The Allied Health Sciences AS degree program was developed in response to statistics showing that allied health professionals and technicians are in high demand in Oklahoma, especially rural Oklahoma, and across the nation. In fact, in 2012 Oklahoma experienced a shortage of more than 11,000 health care personnel in selected professions.
OSUIT’s AS degree in Allied Health Sciences is the perfect launch for any individual wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in any health care field, as this degree provides a seamless foundation. Students must complete all program requirement courses with a C or better and maintain a 2.50 overall GPA. For more detailed information, please contact Arts & Sciences at 918-293-5370 or visit go.osuit.edu/academics/arts_sciences.
1515 2114 2124 1113 2303 1113 1113
General Chemistry II Human Physiology General Microbiology Introduction to Nutrition Medical Terminology Introductory Psychology Introductory Sociology
PRE-NUCLEAR MEDICINE, RADIATION THERAPY, RADIOGRAPHY & SONOGRAPHY (25 CREDIT HOURS)
PRE-PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (25 CREDIT HOURS) BIOL BIOL PHYS PHYS PSYC PSYC STAT
2104 2114 1114 1214 1113 2583 2013
Human Anatomy Human Physiology General Physics I General Physics II Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology Elementary Statistics
PRE-COMMUNICATION SCIENCES & DISORDERS (25 CREDIT HOURS) BIOL BIOL BIOL NURS PHYS PSYC SOC
2104 2114 2124 2303 1114 1113 1113
Human Anatomy Human Physiology General Microbiology Medical Terminology General Physics I Introductory Psychology Introductory Sociology
HIST 1483 US History to 1865 or HIST 1493 US History since 1865 POLS 1113 US Government COMPUTER LITERACY (3 CREDIT HOURS) 1013 Computer Literacy & Applications
ENGL 1113 Freshman Composition I ENGL 1213 Freshman Composition II HUMANITIES (6 CREDIT HOURS) Select two (2) courses from courses designated with an “H”, “I”, or “D”. HUM ENGL ENGL ENGL HIST HIST HUM HUM HUM HUM HUM HUM PHIL
2243 2413 2773 2883 1613 1623 1013 1033 1113 2453 2563 2663
Native Peoples of North America * Introduction to Literature Survey of American Literature I Survey of American Literature II Western Civilization to 1500 Western Civilization after 1500 Humanities I Humanities II Music Appreciation Introduction to Film Comparative Cultures Study/Travel/Work across Cultures & Borders 1213 Ethics
MATHEMATICS (3 CREDIT HOURS) MATH 1513 College Algebra ORIENTATION (1 CREDIT HOUR) ORIE
1011 College Strategies
SCIENCE (8 CREDIT HOURS) Must select one (1) course from each area. Life Sciences (4 Credit Hours) BIOL BIOL
1114 General Biology 1604 Zoology
Physical Sciences (4 Credit Hours) CHEM 1314 General Chemistry I APPROVED ELECTIVES (3 CREDIT HOURS) Students should consult with program advisor for an approved list of electives.
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