B.S.A.S. in Allied Health Department of Health Professions Youngstown State University

1. B.S.A.S. in Allied Health Department of Health Professions Youngstown State University Youngstown State University

2. Overview • Multi-disciplinary baccalaureate completion program • Intended for students who have completed an A.A.S. in a health related field or have hospital based training in a health profession • Provides the opportunity to gain added expertise and a broader knowledge base for personal,educational and/or employment goals Youngstown State University

3. Benefits of a B.S.A.S. in Allied Health Provides a foundation for: • Graduate school • Qualifying for professional exams • Seeking : • Management positions within specialty or related areas: Insurance, HMOs, Medical Practices • Positions in medical/pharmaceutical sales • Positions in health education Youngstown State University

4. Degree Requirements • Completion of: • A.A.S. or equivalent in a health related field • YSU Allied Health courses 30 hours • General Ed. Requirements Approx. 39 hours • Upper division hours 48 hours • Total hours 124 hrs. minimum Youngstown State University

5. How It Works • Approved general education and minor courses may be taken from any regionally accredited college or university and transferred into our program. • Students pay the fees associated with those institutions for these support courses. • Transfer credits will be evaluated and applied towards the degree as liberally as possible. Youngstown State University

6. General Education Requirements Writing 1 & 2 (Research paper required) Speech 1 course College Level Mathematics 1 course Natural Science (NS) (1 lab science required) 2 courses Arts and Humanities (AH) 2 courses Social Sciences (SS) 2 courses Social and Personal Awareness (SPA) 2 courses Elective (NS, AH, SS , SPA) 1 course Youngstown State University

7. How It Works • YSU provides 30 hours of upper division allied health courses online. • Normally one trip to the YSU campus is required—to present your research project. Youngstown State University

8. Required YSU Allied Health Courses • --Preventive Public Health Care • --Stress and the Health Care Practitioner • --Health Education for Allied Health • --Management Skills for Health Professionals • --Epidemiology • --Comparative Health Systems • --Research Methods--Directed Research Youngstown State University

9. YSUAllied Health Electives 6 hours • Choose from: • --Pharmacotherapeutics • --Pathology of Infectious Disease • --Special Topics • --Environmental Health Concerns • --Environmental Regulations • --Industrial Hygiene • --Principles of Occupational Health and Safety • --Elements of Urban Environ. Health Practices Youngstown State University

10. Other Details • A preliminary evaluation of your transcript can be provided prior to application. Contact an advisor. • You may be able to begin taking YSU allied health courses prior to the completion of your A.A.S. However, completion of your AAS or hospital based training is mandatory in order to receive the BSAS in Allied Health. Youngstown State University

11. Other Details • Upon acceptance, you will be provided with a YSU ID and have all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a YSU student, including use of on campus facilities. • Required books can be purchased online from the YSU bookstore. Youngstown State University

12. Financial Aid • YSU offers a full range of scholarships. • If you are interested in federal or state financial aid, a FAFSA form must be completed (www.fafsa.ed.gov). YSU’s code is 003145. • If you receive financial aid, a consortium agreement may be required when you take courses from another college/university while enrolled in our program. Youngstown State University

13. Financial Aid • For more information go to http://www.ysu.edu/finaid/ or contact Gina McHenry at gcmchenry@ysu.edu or 330-941-1594) Youngstown State University

14. Services Provided • Advisors are available by phone, fax, video conference and e-mail (and periodically on campus at LCCC, Tri-C, Lakeland) . • Tutoring Services • Career Services Youngstown State University

15. For Current Information Tuition and Fees: Go to http://www.ysu.edu/vpadmin/studaccts/fees.pdf Youngstown State University

16. Application/Registration • You can apply online at www.ysu.edu. • You are applying as a transfer student. • The application fee is $40. • Official transcripts are required from your high school and all colleges and universities previously attended. • Upon acceptance, contact your advisor for registration instructions. Youngstown State University

17. Program Review "All my professors through the Web program have been nothing short of wonderful. They have been supportive and understanding. I would very much (and have!) recommend this institution to prospective students. Thank you!“ Jennifer Butcher—LCCC Partnership student Youngstown State University

18. Contact Information • Mary Ellen Munroe: Academic Advisor • Phone: (330)941-3280 • Fax: (330)941-7206 • Email: memunroe@ysu.edu • Dr. Sal Sanders: Director—BSAS in Allied Health • Phone: (330)941-7157 • Email: sasanders@ysu.edu Youngstown State University

19. Youngstown State University Thank you for your interest in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health. Youngstown State University