Bachelor of Applied Science - Health Science
Offered By: Arizona State University
The BAS in Health Sciences is a cross-disciplinary program designed to equip students with knowledge and skills that will competitively position them for a broad range of fast growing career opportunities in health related fields. This is a fully online, transfer-friendly program that is ideal for students or working professionals in health-related fields who already have an Associates Degree in Applied Science and want to earn their four-year degree.
This 60 credit-hour program involves three component areas of study:
• Health Sciences Concentration (26-29 credits)
• General Studies (22-25 credits)
• Core BAS Courses (9 credits)
The health sciences field is the single largest industry in the country, accounting for more than 14 million jobs. Many of the fastest growing occupations today are in health sciences. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, health sciences occupations are expected to generate as many as 3 million new jobs by 2016. In addition, the field of health education is expected to grow by 20 percent, or roughly 25,000 new jobs, in the next decade.
Our graduates will be well prepared for success as managers in their original fields of expertise, such as Medical Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Technology and Histology Technology. Other career opportunities, depending upon the focus of original AAS study, include positions as health educators, elder services program coordinators, long-term care health and wellness coordinators, and community nutrition aides. Our students will also be uniquely qualified for graduate study in programs like Gerontology, Family Sciences and Health Education.
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