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Allied Health Science (AHS-AAS), A.A.S.

Location(s): Ferris Main Campus

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Associate of Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Sciences degree provides an opportunity for three separate groups of students to earn a degree. First are those students who are required to enroll in an associate degree program while earning qualification or meeting requirements for entry into a bachelor degree program. Second the program benefits students who choose to only complete an associate degree program. And the third group of individuals who benefit from this degree are those who have a credential or license in a health profession but who require a degree for employment enhancement.

The program allows students to develop competencies that can be matched with their intended career and/or educational goals. Students can also earn certificate options within the degree that will provide additional specificity.

Program Outcomes

  1. Graduates will obtain employment in a position that has more responsibility and higher pay than the position held at the time of enrollment in the program.
  2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to apply previously learned knowledge.
  3. Graduates will be able to identify future trends in health care.

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

  • 2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.69 with college approval)
  • Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950 OR 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and Composite ACT 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

  • 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

University Requirements - 9 to 10 Credits Required

First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required

All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 9 Credits Required

Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for an associate degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 6 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)

Quantitative Literacy Competency - Credits Required Met in Concentration

The MATH course chosen depends on the course required in the chosen concentration; see the Concentration section.

Natural Sciences Competency - Credits Required Met in Concentration

One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course. The BIOL course chosen depends on the course required in the chosen concentration; see the Concentration section.

Culture Competency - Credits Required Met in Concentration

The course chosen depends on the course required in the chosen concentration; see the Concentration section.

Self and Society Competency - Credits Required Met in Concentration

The course chosen depends on the course required in the chosen concentration; see the Concentration section.

Additional General Education Requirements - 3 Credits Required

These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program. Students must obtain a C or higher in all courses within this section if choosing the Nursing Concentration (BSN), Dental Hygiene Concentration (DHYG), or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Concentration (NM).

College Requirements - 51 Credits Required

College of Health Professions (COHP) Core Curriculum - 5 Credits Required

Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this section.

Concentration - 46 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)

Choose one concentration.

Health Profession Concentration (HLTH) - 46 Credits Required

Dental Hygiene Concentration (DHYG) - 46 Credits Required

All courses within the concentration are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration (DMS) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 115 , BIOL 109 , and PHYS 130  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of B- or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Medical Laboratory Technology Concentration (MLT) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 115 , MATH 117 , BIOL 108 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 286 , CHEM 114 , and CHEM 214  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Medical Laboratory Science Concentration (MLS) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 115 , MATH 117 , BIOL 108 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 286 , CHEM 114 , and CHEM 214  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Molecular Diagnostics Concentration (DMOL) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 115 , BIOL 108 , BIOL 121 , BIOL 122 , BIOL 251 , BIOL 252 , BIOL 286 , CHEM 114 , and CHEM 214  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this concentration, except PHIL 220  or PHIL 320  and Self and Society Competency elective.

Nuclear Medicine Technology Concentration (NM) - 46 Credits Required

All courses within the concentration are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Nursing Concentration (BSN) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 115 , MATH 117 , BIOL 108 , BIOL 251 , BIOL 252 , and CHEM 114  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of B- or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Radiography Concentration (RADI) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 115  and BIOL 109  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of B- or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Respiratory Care Concentration (RESP) - 46 Credits Required

MATH 114 , MATH 115 , CHEM 114 , BIOL 251 , and BIOL 252  are program qualifiers. Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all courses within this concentration.

Recommended Electives

The recommended courses within this section may be applied to the required electives in Concentration section.

Notes

  • Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
  • Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements

These are the minimum graduation requirements for an associate degree at Ferris State University:

  • All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
  • A minimum of 60 credits must be earned.
  • A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
  • A minimum of 15 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements

These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

  • All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.

Suggested Semester Layout - For Health Profession Concentration (HLTH)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 14-15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 16

Second Year

Fall Courses

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Suggested Semester Layout - For Dental Hygiene Concentration (DHYG)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits:17-18

Spring Courses

Total Credits:17

Second Year

Fall Courses

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 2
Total Credits: 14

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 12

Suggested Semester Layout - For Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration (DMS)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15-16

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Suggested Semester Layout - For Medical Laboratory Technology Concentration (MLT)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15-17

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 14

Second Year

Fall Courses

  • Culture Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15-16

Suggested Semester Layout - For Medical Laboratory Science Concentration (MLS)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15-17

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 14-15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Suggested Semester Layout - For Molecular Diagnostics Concentration (DMOL)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15-16

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Suggested Semester Layout - For Nuclear Medicine Technology Concentration (NM)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 14-15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 17

Second Year

Fall Courses

  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 14

Suggested Semester Layout - For Nursing Concentration (BSN)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 14-15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 16-17

Second Year

Fall Courses

  • Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 16

Suggested Semester Layout - For Radiology Concentration (RADI)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15-16

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Second Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 15

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 15

Suggested Semester Layout - For Respiratory Care Concentration (RESP)

Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree

First Year

Fall Courses

Total Credits: 16-17

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 1513

Second Year

Fall Courses

  • Credit Hours: 1
  • Culture Competency Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
  • Elective Course Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 16

Spring Courses

Total Credits: 14-15

Contact Information

Health Administration and Health Information - College of Health Professions
(231) 591-2270
[email protected]

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