Health Sciences HS.S.BAS
Bachelor of Applied Science - 121 Credit Hours
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Allied Health
Effective as of Fall 2025
What is the program about?
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Health Sciences provides students with a general degree in the health science field that includes specialization in one of three concentrations: Leadership/Management, Education, or Community and Global Health. This program will provide a pathway for associate degree holders to complete a bachelor's degree while working in the field. A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate self-awareness to foster cultural humility and inclusivity.
- Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behaviors in the healthcare environment and during interprofessional collaborations.
- Use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively analyze and solve problems during delivery of healthcare.
- Demonstrate clear written, verbal, and nonverbal communication to ensure accurate interpretation of information.
- Identify and apply appropriate evidence-based methods to inform and promote best practices.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates of the Bachelor's of Applied Science in Health Sciences program include managerial, leadership, and supervisory positions; teaching positions in healthcare programs; and public health positions in community and global health settings.
Prerequisites
- Student must possess an associate degree from an accredited program in a healthcare field
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ALH 1101 | Introduction to Healthcare Delivery | 2 |
| ALH 1140 (Fundamentals of Disease Processes) OR ALH 2220 (Pathophysiology) | 3 | |
| ALH 3101 | The U.S. Healthcare System & Ethical Considerations | 3 |
| ALH 3102 | Cultural Competence | 3 |
| ALH 3103 | Informatics for Healthcare Professionals | 3 |
| ALH 3301 | Community & Global Population Health & Epidemiology | 3 |
| ALH 3430 | Interprofessional Healthcare Team Practice | 3 |
| ALH 4430 | Health Science Capstone/Senior Project | 3 |
| COM 2206 (Interpersonal Communication) OR COM 2211 (Effective Public Speaking) OR COM 2225 (Small Group Communication) | 3 | |
| Community and Global Health Concentration OR Education Concentration OR Leadership/Management Concentration | 6 | |
| ENG 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1201 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 1450 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| MHT 1120 | Trauma-Informed Healthcare | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Any Group | 6 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective | 6 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Natural & Physical Sciences Elective | 6 | |
| PLS 1120 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| PSY 1100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 43 | |
| Completion Electives | 6 |
Program Accreditation Information
Sinclair plans to seek accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
