Academic Catalog

Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Professions

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The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health Professions (AHP) offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to
suit the individual academic and career objectives of each student. This program entails the completion of a range
between 61-64 semester credit hours, comprising 15 hours of general education requirements and 49 hours allocated to
healthcare-related occupation courses. These areas of concentration encompass comprehensive healthcare programs
that underscore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications crucial for successful entry into the healthcare
workforce. Upon graduation, students will possess a solid foundation and relevant skills to excel in various healthcare
roles. By working closely with a faculty advisor, students can strategically select courses from specific areas of
concentration that align with their desired career trajectory in the healthcare field.

Curriculum

General Education Core (15 Credits)

Area I: Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences (Choose ONE course below.) (3 Credits)

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

PSYC 2103Human Development

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quan. Skills and Reasoning

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts (Choose ONE course below.) (3 Credits)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

Elective: General Education (Choose ONE course option below). (3 Credits)

Any course from Area I, II, III, or IV, OR

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Occupational Courses (49 Credits)

Required Courses:

PNSG 1600Introduction to Pharmacology and Clinical Calculations

3

PNSG 1605Fundamentals

6

PNSG 1605Adult Health Nursing I

6

PNSG 1615Adult Health Nursing II

6

PNSG 1620Adult Health Nursing III

6

PNSG 1625Adult Health Nursing IV

6

PNSG 1630Mental Health Nursing

4

PNSG 1635Maternal Nursing

4

PNSG 1640Pediatric Nursing

3

PNSG 1645Practical Nursing Capstone

5

Total Credit Hours: 64