Applied Science (Health Sciences) ,BAS
Child Health, Community Health, Community Health Worker, Elder care, HeaOptNHP, Health Advocacy, Health Care, Healthcare Management, Home Health, Public Health, Research, Women's Health, approved for STEM-OPT extension, healthcare administration, premedlist
Complete your bachelor's degree in a program that emphasizes leadership and professionalism. Get ready to use your strong communication skills and applied understanding of ethics to help providers deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in today's health care workplace.
The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in health sciences is designed for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science from a regionally accredited institution and wish to further their education through a health-focused bachelor's degree program.
Students learn about health care systems and how these systems are financed and structured. Leadership and professionalism are highlighted, along with the role of providers in delivering evidence-based care.
Students develop ethical and effective communication skills, analyze today's challenges and develop innovative solutions that prepare them for careers in the health care workforce.
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 24 months. This OPT work authorization period may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing a degree through ASU Online.
- College/school:
College of Health Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic, West Valley, ASU at Yavapai or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: Yes
- First
required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
Any math course that meets the MATH designation. - Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
Additional requirements:
Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS degree. This program is not available to first-year students.
Transfer admission requirements:
The BAS program is specifically for those who have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students pursuing this degree may have more than 60 credit hours to complete in order to obtain their Bachelor of Applied Science following transfer to ASU. In completing the bachelor's degree program, students fulfill all ASU graduation requirements.
Only students who have earned an AAS are eligible to change their major to this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:
- Evaluate health care systems and their role in influencing health outcomes.
- Understand the role and scope of health care professions in providing evidence-based care.
- Apply interpersonal professional skills required to work within a healthcare-related organization.
With more than 300 programs available, study abroad enables students to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in health sciences are able to expand their knowledge of how health care impacts society in a variety of cultures, and experience new and distinct health environments across the globe. The valuable experience that students acquire while studying abroad enhances their resume.
More information on available programs can be found on the Global Education Office website.
Graduates may continue their area of expertise in allied health (e.g., radiology, nuclear imaging) and qualify for a managerial position, work as an educator or instructor within their field of expertise, or attain a higher-grade position within their current place of employment.
Other career options include positions such as:
- community nutrition aide for the Women, Infants, and Children program, known as WIC
- elder services program coordinator
- health maintenance organization or insurance company client coach
- health and patient educator
- Healthy Start coordinator
- home health care coordinator
- long-term care health and wellness coordinator
- school health and program specialist
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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8.6%
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$38,520
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14.1%
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$46,190
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16.5%
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$58,250
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28.4%
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$104,830
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5.6%
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$103,330
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6.6%
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$44,990
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9.1%
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$74,240
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College of Health Solutions
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HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
