The Allied Health Sciences degree program is designed to provide students with the background and pre-requisites for a career in the medical/allied health fields. The program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing graduate study in various fields of allied health such as Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic medicine, Physician’s Assistant or wish to work on the business end of healthcare. Students will work closely with an academic advisor to choose the most appropriate major electives to support their intended career.
The Allied Health Sciences degree program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in various allied health settings. Students choose from among three options: 3+2 Athletic Training; Pre-Professional; or Healthcare Administration option.
3+2 BS/MS Degree Option for Athletic Training
Students interested in a career in athletic training can choose our unique 3+2 option that allows students to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree in 5 years. Students who have completed all prerequisite courses and have a minimum 3.2 GPA at the end of their 3rd year of study will be given special consideration for early entry into the Master of Science degree program in Athletic Training beginning in their 4th year of study. The MS degree program is a two-year program constituted of years four and five for a student who entered the 3+2 program. Students who complete all requirements will earn the Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences at the completion of year four and the Master of Science in Athletic Training at the completion of year five.
Pre-Professional
The Pre-Professional option serves as a Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant program. It will also prepare students to seek further study in Chiropractic medicine or to enter an accelerated/direct entry Nursing program. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to graduate from this major, but students who intend to pursue graduate study in one of the programs listed above should strive to achieve an even stronger academic record. Students will work closely with an academic advisor to choose the most appropriate major electives to support their intended career trajectory.
Healthcare Administration
For those students who wish to work in the medical field, but not in direct patient care, the Healthcare Administration option is a good choice. Students will combine allied health science courses with business courses to be prepared for entry-level employment in the business functions of various medical settings. Within the HCA option, we also offer a 4+1 opportunity in which students may choose to take up to 12 graduate credits toward an MBA and then complete their MBA with one additional year earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s in 5 years.
Curriculum & Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| AHS 2000 | Introduction to Allied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 2001 | Intro to Allied Health Sciences Lab | 1 |
| HHP 1000 | Introduction to HHP Disciplines | 0 |
| AHS 3305 | Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine (GACO,QRCO,WRCO) | 4 |
| MA 1800 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BI 2110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BI 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BI 2120 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BI 2140 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| PY 3325 | Medical Ethics (INCO,WECO) | 3 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| MA 2300 | Statistics I (QRCO) | 3 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| General Education | ||
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| CTDI | Creative Thought Direction | 3-4 |
| PPDI | Past and Present Direction | 3-4 |
| SSDI | Self and Society Direction | 3-4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 4-8 | |
| DICO | Diversity Connection | 3-4 |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 3-4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Choose one of the following options: | 45-55 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 17-16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Allied Health Sciences.
Pre-Nursing Option
The Pre-Nursing program is designed for students who were not initially admitted to Nursing as first-year incoming students. Pre-Nursing AHS students must complete the first-year sequence as outlined below and earn a minimum of B- in all pre-requisite* courses. PSU Pre-Nursing students will apply for internal transfer/admission to the Nursing program at the end of their first year of study.
Pre-Nursing students MUST complete these courses in year 1
- BI 2110/2120 Human Anatomy/Physiology I and II*
- BI 2130/2140 Human Anatomy/Physiology I and II Lab*
- IS 1115 Tackling a Wicked Problem
- PS 2015 Intro to General Psych *
- Intro to Allied Health Sciences
- Intro to Allied Health Sciences Lab
- MA 2300 Statistics I *
- EN 1400 Composition *
- Gen Ed Directions Course
- Gen Ed Directions Course
Pre-Nursing Students must apply to Nursing for Internal Transfer no later than May 1st
Pre-Nursing Internal Transfer application requirements:
- Score proficient or above on the TEAS V exam;
- Meet all pre-requisite requirements with a minimum grade of B- for internal transfer admission;
- Internal Transfer Admission applicants must submit a letter of request, addressed to psu-aprnursing@plymouth.edu addressed to the chair of the Admission, Retention, Progression (APR) committee, by May 1st of the year requesting transfer admission.
Students who are not admitted to Nursing through the internal transfer/admission process will be moved to the Pre-Professional Option in Allied Health Sciences. All courses taken in year 1 count toward the BS in AHS: Pre-Professional Option Allied Health Sciences
3+2 Option BS Allied Health Sciences
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Athletic Training Option Requirements | ||
| BI 1110 | Biological Science I (TECO) | 4 |
| or BI 1120 | Biological Science II | |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| HE 2500 | First Aid and CPR/AED | 1.5 |
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | 3 |
| EX 3860 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EX 3865 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory | 1 |
| PH 2110 | College Physics I | 4 |
| MS in Athletic Training 3+2 1 | ||
| AT 5400 | Preventative Theories and Psychomotor Skills | 4 |
| AT 5410 | Lower Extremity Assessment | 4 |
| AT 5420 | Upper Extremity Assessment | 4 |
| AT 5430 | Spine, Posture and Function | 4 |
| AT 5470 | Therapeutic Intervention I | 4 |
| AT 5480 | Therapeutic Intervention II | 4 |
| AT 5810 | Clinical Athletic Training I | 4 |
| AT 5820 | Clinical Athletic Training II | 4 |
| Electives 3 | 0-2.5 | |
| Total Credits | 52.5-55 | |
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Students who wish to be considered for early entry into the Masters degree program must complete prerequisites for that program and earn a minimum 3.20 GPA.
MS in Athletic Training (final year)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AT 5440 | Athletic Training Administration | 4 |
| AT 5450 | Pathology and Pharmacology in Sports Medicine | 4 |
| AT 5460 | Research Design and Statistics | 4 |
| AT 5830 | Clinical Athletic Training III | 4 |
| AT 5490 | Athletic Training Capstone | 4 |
| AT 5845 | Clinical Athletic Training IV | 10 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
BS in AHS- Pre-Professional Option
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Professional Option | ||
| HE 2500 | First Aid and CPR/AED | 1.5 |
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | 3 |
| EX 3860 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EX 3865 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory | 1 |
| Major Electives 1 | 16 | |
| Minimum of 10 credits at 3000/4000 level from one or more of the following disciplines: AHS, AT, BI, CH, EX, HE, NR, PBH, PE, PH, PS | ||
| Electives | 20.5-30.5 | |
| Total Credits | 45-55 | |
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Major Electives are chosen in consultation with the academic advisor to best prepare students for their intended career.
Overall GPA of 3.00 is required to graduate.
BS in AHS- Healthcare Administration Option
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Administration Option | ||
| PBH 2000 | Foundations of Public Health | 4 |
| PBH 3210 | Social and Behavioral Health Psychology | 4 |
| or PBH 3400 | Program Planning for Public Health (WRCO) | |
| SW 3300 | Mental Health and Society (GACO) | 3 |
| or SW 3500 | Health and Society (GACO,WECO) | |
| Choose 12 credits from the following: 1 | 12 | |
| BUS 1100 | Introduction to Marketing and Sales | 4 |
| BUS 2000 | Financial & Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| MGM 3450 | Organizational Behavior & Team Development (DICO) | 4 |
| MGM 4250 | Managing Human Resources | 4 |
BU 5070 | Foundations of Accounting and Finance | |
BU 5075 | Foundations of Management and Strategy | |
BU 5410 | Human Resources in Health Care Administration | |
BU 5420 | Health Care Law and Ethics | |
BU 5430 | Health Care Administration and Financial Management | |
| Electives | 22-32 | |
| Total Credits | 61-71 | |
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Students must be at senior level and have a 3.0 GPA to enroll in the following courses that will count towards the MBA and graduate Healthcare Administration certificate: BU 5070, BU 5075, BU 5410, BU 5420, and BU 5430.
MBA with Healthcare Administration certificate
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BU 5110 | Managing Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BU 5120 | Financial Analysis | 3 |
| BU 5190 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BU 5210 | Economic Analysis | 3 |
| BU 5220 | The Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| BU 5410 | Human Resources in Health Care Administration | 3 |
| BU 5490 | Capstone: Health Care Topics | 3 |
| BU 5510 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BU 5700 | Marketing Techniques | 3 |
| BU 5720 | Seminar in Executive Management | 3 |
| 5000 level courses from undergraduate program | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 42 | |
Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule. Course sequence is suggested but not required.
To complete the bachelor’s degree in 4 years, you must successfully complete a minimum of 15 credits each semester or have a plan to make up credits over the course of the 4 years. For example, if you take 14 credits one semester, you need to take 16 credits in another semester. Credits completed must count toward your program requirements (major, option, minor, certificate, general education or free electives).
BS in Allied Health Sciences- Pre-Professional Option
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS 2000 | Introduction to Allied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 2001 | Intro to Allied Health Sciences Lab | 1 |
| MA 1800 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BI 2110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BI 2120 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BI 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BI 2140 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA 2300 | Statistics I (QRCO) | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 32-34 | |
| Year Two | ||
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HE 2500 | First Aid and CPR/AED | 1.5 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| PY 3325 | Medical Ethics (INCO,WECO) | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 6-8 | |
| Major Electives (AHS, AT, BI, CH, EX, HE, NR, PBH, PE, PH, PS) or Electives | 7-10 | |
| Credits | 27.5-32.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | 3 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Major Electives (AHS, AT, BI, CH, EX, HE, NR, PBH, PE, PH, PS) or Electives | 15-18 | |
| Credits | 21-25 | |
| Year Four | ||
| DICO | Diversity Connection | 3-4 |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 3-4 |
| Major Electives (AHS, AT, BI, CH, EX, HE, NR, PBH, PE, PH, PS) or Electives | 20-24 | |
| Credits | 26-32 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Allied Health Sciences. Students need one each of SSDI, CTDI, and PPDI AND 16 TOTAL credits (e.g. students may complete this requirement with four 4-credit courses).
Overall GPA of 3.00 is required to graduate.
BS in Allied Health Sciences- Healthcare Administration Option
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS 2000 | Introduction to Allied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 2001 | Intro to Allied Health Sciences Lab | 1 |
| MA 1800 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BI 2110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BI 2120 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BI 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BI 2140 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA 2300 | Statistics I (QRCO) | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 6-8 | |
| Credits | 32-34 | |
| Year Two | ||
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PBH 2000 | Foundations of Public Health | 4 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| PY 3325 | Medical Ethics (INCO,WECO) | 3 |
| SW 3300 or SW 3500 |
Mental Health and Society (GACO) or Health and Society (GACO,WECO) |
3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 6-8 | |
| Electives | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 29-32 | |
| Year Three | ||
| AHS 3305 | Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine (GACO,QRCO,WRCO) | 4 |
| EX 3860 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EX 3865 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory | 1 |
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | 3 |
| PBH 3210 or PBH 3400 |
Social and Behavioral Health Psychology or Program Planning for Public Health (WRCO) |
4 |
| PBH 4000 | Ethics, Social Justice, and Policy in Public Health | 4 |
| WECO | Wellness Connection | 3-4 |
| Electives | 10-12 | |
| Credits | 32-35 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Choose four BU courses from the following: 2 | 12 | |
BUS 1100 |
Introduction to Marketing and Sales | |
BUS 2000 |
Financial & Managerial Accounting | |
MGM 4250 |
Managing Human Resources | |
MGM 3450 |
Organizational Behavior & Team Development (DICO) | |
BU 5070 |
Foundations of Accounting and Finance | |
BU 5075 |
Foundations of Management and Strategy | |
BU 5410 |
Human Resources in Health Care Administration | |
BU 5420 |
Health Care Law and Ethics | |
BU 5430 |
Health Care Administration and Financial Management | |
| DICO | Diversity Connection | 3-4 |
| INCP | Integrated Capstone | 3-4 |
| Electives | 10-12 | |
| Credits | 28-32 | |
| Total Credits | 121-133 | |
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Directions should total 16-17 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Allied Health Sciences. Students need one each of SSDI, CTDI, and PPDI AND 16 TOTAL credits (e.g. students may complete this requirement with four 4-credit courses).
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Students must be at senior level and have a 3.0 GPA to enroll in the following courses that will count towards the MBA and graduate Healthcare Administration certificate: BU 5070, BU 5075, BU 5410, BU 5420, and BU 5430.
3+2 Option BS Allied Health Sciences
| Year One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS 2000 | Introduction to Allied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 2001 | Intro to Allied Health Sciences Lab | 1 |
| MA 1800 | College Algebra | 3 |
| BI 2110 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BI 2130 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BI 2120 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BI 2140 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II | 1 |
| EN 1400 | Composition | 4 |
| IS 1115 | Tackling a Wicked Problem | 4 |
| MA 2300 | Statistics I (QRCO) | 3 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 3-8 | |
| Credits | 29-34 | |
| Year Two | ||
| BI 1110 or BI 1120 |
Biological Science I (TECO) or Biological Science II |
4 |
| EX 3580 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HE 2500 | First Aid and CPR/AED | 1.5 |
| PE 3570 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| PS 2015 | Introduction to General Psychology | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 6-8 | |
| Connections (choose from DICO, INCO, WECO) 2 | 3-4 | |
| Pre-Professional Sports Medicine Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 27.5-30.5 | |
| Year Three | ||
| AHS 3305 | Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine (GACO,QRCO,WRCO) | 4 |
| CH 2335 | General Chemistry I (QRCO) | 4 |
| EX 3860 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EX 3865 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory | 1 |
| HE 3220 | Applied Nutrition for Healthy Living (TECO) | 3 |
| PH 2510 | University Physics I | 4 |
| Directions (choose from CTDI, PPDI, SSDI) 1 | 3-4 | |
| Connections (choose from DICO, INCO, WECO) 2 | 6-8 | |
| Electives | 0-2.5 | |
| Credits | 28-33.5 | |
| Year Four | ||
| AT 5400 | Preventative Theories and Psychomotor Skills | 4 |
| AT 5410 | Lower Extremity Assessment | 4 |
| AT 5420 | Upper Extremity Assessment | 4 |
| AT 5810 | Clinical Athletic Training I | 4 |
| AT 5430 | Spine, Posture and Function | 4 |
| AT 5470 | Therapeutic Intervention I | 4 |
| AT 5480 | Therapeutic Intervention II | 4 |
| AT 5820 | Clinical Athletic Training II | 4 |
| Credits | 32 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Directions should total 17-16 credits because SIDI is waived for BS Allied Health Sciences. Students need one each of SSDI, CTDI, and PPDI AND 16 TOTAL credits (e.g. students may complete this requirement with four 4-credit courses).
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Student must choose a course from each connections category - DICO, INCP, WECO - for a total of 9-12 credits.
Major Electives: Major electives will be chosen in consultation with the academic advisor to best prepare the student for their intended career.
* Use these electives and major electives to complete pre-requisites for grad school admission
Complete 9 credits from one or more of the following disciplines:. AT, BI, CH, NR, PH
AT BS/MS students will need at least one semester of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Complete 18 UL (3000 or higher) credits from one or more of the following: AT, BI, CH, HE, EX, PS, NR
- Employ critical thinking and innovation to analyze challenges, concepts, research, and clinical outcomes and apply them to professional practice
- Analyze, interpret, integrate and evaluate information with the ability to communicate findings in a written or oral format
- Demonstrate a broad-based and integrative understanding of basic biological, physical, chemical, and/or psychological concepts that prepare them for careers in health science.
- Approach patient care from a cultural humility perspective that respects varied backgrounds including but not limited to: cultural, social, religious, racial, gender, and ethnic diversity of the patient and family regarding disease and their health.
- Integrate concepts from various scientific fields to meet the requirements for entry-level healthcare administrative positions or admission to professional programs in allied health fields (e.g. athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, chiropractic, etc).
The Allied Health Sciences degree program is designed to provide students with the background and pre-requisites for a career in the medical/allied health fields. The program is designed to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing graduate study in various fields of allied health such as Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic medicine, Physician’s Assistant or wish to work on the business end of healthcare.
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