B.S.A.S. in Allied Health
Department of Health Professions
Youngstown State University
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Multi-disciplinary baccalaureate
completion program
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Intended for students who have
completed an A.A.S. in a health
related field or have hospital based
training in a health profession
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Provides the opportunity to gain
added expertise and a broader
knowledge base for personal,
educational and/or employment goals
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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
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Completion of:
A.A.S.
or equivalent in a health related field
YSU Allied
General
Upper
Total
Health courses
Ed. Requirements
division hours
hours
30 hours
Approx. 39 hours
48 hours
124 hrs. minimum
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Approved general education and minor courses may be
taken from any regionally accredited college or university
and transferred into our program.
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Students pay the fees associated with those institutions for
these support courses.
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Transfer credits will be evaluated and applied towards the
degree as liberally as possible.
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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
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YSU provides 30 hours of upper
division allied health courses online.
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Normally one trip to the YSU campus is
required—to present your research
project.
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--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
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YSU Allied 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
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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.
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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.
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Required books can be purchased online from the YSU
bookstore.
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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.
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For more information go to
http://www.ysu.edu/finaid/
or contact Gina McHenry at
gcmchenry@ysu.edu or
330-941-1594)
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Advisors are available by phone,
fax, video conference and e-mail
(and periodically on campus at
LCCC, Tri-C, Lakeland) .
Tutoring Services
Career Services
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Tuition and Fees:
Go to http://www.ysu.edu/vpadmin/studaccts/fees.pdf
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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.
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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
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Thank you for your interest in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science
in Allied Health.
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