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Health Sciences – Allied Health, Bachelor of Science
Our Allied Health degree completion program is offered entirely online.
Our classes follow a traditional semester-length format and are offered fully online, providing students with a consistent pace for learning and engagement. Unlike accelerated programs, our courses are designed to allow ample time for in-depth study, reflection, and interaction with course materials, instructors, and peers. This format is ideal for professionals working full-time, as it offers the flexibility to balance educational goals with work, family, and other responsibilities.
Our award-winning faculty bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. They are compassionate educators who understand the challenges of juggling work, life, and school. Their commitment to student success ensures a supportive and engaging learning experience.
About our program Accordion Closed
The online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences – Allied Health program empowers students who have completed an associate’s degree and obtained their state license or certification to elevate their careers in health-related fields. This innovative curriculum is ideal for working professionals.
In our program, students delve into foundational health promotion and disease prevention concepts, sharpening their critical thinking and problem-solving skills while enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams. This comprehensive approach equips students to collaborate to provide exceptional, patient-centered care.
Our curriculum emphasizes leadership and interprofessional education, essential skills for navigating the complexities of today’s healthcare landscape. We infuse diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles throughout the program, ensuring we equitably serve students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. This includes understanding and addressing health disparities and advocating for equitable healthcare.
The Allied Health program also addresses the critical issue of career burnout. We provide a range of practical strategies and tools to help students manage stress and maintain their personal health and well-being. By fostering resilience and a balanced approach to work-life integration, this program ensures students feel prepared to thrive in their careers.
Whether aspiring to become educators in their field or seeking to advance in their current roles, students will emerge from this program ready to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact.
Learn more about our curriculum and areas of emphasis in the NAU Academic Catalog.
What can I do with this degree? Accordion Closed
With your degree, you’ll have access to meaningful careers in a wide range of healthcare settings. This Allied Health degree gives you the flexibility to explore multiple career paths:
- Direct Patient Care: Work on the frontlines of healthcare
- Wellness Consultant: Guide individuals into healthier lifestyles
- Program Coordinator: Manage healthcare programs for specialized populations.
- Community Health Worker: Work for non-profits, hospitals, schools, or government agencies to promote healthy living habits
- Allied Health Instructor: Train the next generation of healthcare workers
- Patient Advocate: Ensure patients understand their treatment plans and receive quality care
- Nursing Care Institution Administrator: Oversee the operations of nursing care facilities
- Assistant Living Manager: Manage day-to-day operations of assisted living facilities
- Hospice Care Coordinator: Provide compassionate care for patients with terminal illnesses by managing interdisciplinary teams, coordinating care, and offering support to patients and families.
- Rehabilitation Specialist: Help patients recover from injuries or surgeries by working with healthcare providers to develop personalized recovery plans.
- Palliative Care Specialist: Focus on symptom management and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses through a holistic, patient-centered approach.
- Healthcare Leadership Coach: Help emerging leaders in healthcare develop their skills in communication, team building, and strategic planning to improve organizational effectiveness and patient care outcomes
Admission requirements Accordion Closed
To be admitted to this program, you must:
- have or be currently pursuing an allied health associate’s degree through a regionally accredited college
- secure state certification or licensure upon completion of your associate’s degree
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
Meet an Allied Health student Accordion Closed
Meet Kenneth Silverwind, firefighter, flight paramedic, and NAU Allied Health student. He says, “I came to the NAU allied health program after completing my associate’s degree focused on paramedic care a few years ago. I wanted to continue a degree program with the same focus as my previous degree that also correlates with and promotes advancement of my career as a flight and ground paramedic. The allied health program also promotes my knowledge and ability to become a better instructor in the multiple disciplines I teach.” Learn more about Kenneth in this piece from the NAU Review.
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