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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Associate Degree
Locations:
Ferris Main Campus
Classes are held on the main campus in Big Rapids, online, or in a mixed delivery format. https://ferris.edu
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 Details
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)
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.
- COHP 100 - Orientation to Medical Vocabulary Credit Hours: 1
- COHP 101 - The U.S. Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 102 - Safety Issues in Health Care Credit Hours: 1
Concentration - 46 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
Choose one concentration.
Health Profession Concentration (HLTH) - 46 Credits Required
- MATH 110 - Fundamentals of Algebra Credit Hours: 4 (Quantitative Literacy Competency)
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- BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 109 - Basic Human Anatomy-Physiology Credit Hours: 4
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.
- MATH 110 - Fundamentals of Algebra Credit Hours: 4 (Quantitative Literacy Competency)
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3 (Natural Sciences Competency)
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3 (Natural Sciences Competency)
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3 (Self and Society Competency)
- SOCY 121 - Introductory Sociology Credit Hours: 3
- Culture Competency Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Electives Credit Hours: 29 (See the Recommended Electives Section for a List of Courses)
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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 109 - Basic Human Anatomy-Physiology Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 130 - Concepts in Physics Credit Hours: 4
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- PHIL 220 - Ethics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- PHIL 320 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
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- PSYC 150 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hours: 3
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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CLLS 101 - Clinical Lab Science Orient Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 122 - Intro Specimen Collection Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 123 - Specimen Collection Lab Credit Hours: 1
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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CLLS 101 - Clinical Lab Science Orient Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 122 - Intro Specimen Collection Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 123 - Specimen Collection Lab Credit Hours: 1
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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 121 - General Biology 1 Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 122 - General Biology 2 Credit Hours: 4
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- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
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- PHIL 220 - Ethics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- PHIL 320 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
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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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 130 - Concepts in Physics Credit Hours: 4
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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- PHIL 220 - Ethics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- PHIL 320 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
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.
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (Quantitative Literacy Competency)
- BIOL 109 - Basic Human Anatomy-Physiology Credit Hours: 4 (Natural Sciences Competency)
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.
- MATH 114 - Quantitative Reason for Pro 2 Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- BIOL 251 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
Recommended Electives
The recommended courses within this section may be applied to the required electives in Concentration section.
- MRIS 101 - Intro to Health Info Systems Credit Hours: 4
- MRIS 103 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 103 - Preparatory Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- HCSA 120 - Health Services Administration Credit Hours: 3
- MRIS 122 - Health Information Concepts Credit Hours: 4
- COHP 160 - Nutrition for Healthy Living Credit Hours: 3
- PUBH 200 - Introduction to Public Health Credit Hours: 3
- HCSA 202 - Health Care Law 1 Credit Hours: 3
- PUBH 210 - Global Health & Public Health Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- PHIL 220 - Ethics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
- HCSA 225 - International Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- HCSA 260 - Survey of Long Term Care Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 300 - Health Informatics Credit Hours: 3
- PUBH 300 - Health Promotion & Education Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 317 - Public Health Organizations Credit Hours: 2
- PHIL 320 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
- ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 330 - OSHA Law Credit Hours: 2
- COHP 350 - Statistics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 351 - Introduction to Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 352 - Hlth & Physical Aspcts - Aging Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 353 - Health Care for Older Adults Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 354 - Policies,Issues & Trends-Aging Credit Hours: 3
- COMM 365 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
- COMM 370 - Communication and Conflict Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Course - 100 or 200 Level Credit Hours: 3 (Advisor Advisor)
- Elective Course - 100 or 200 Level Credit Hours: 3 (Advisor Advisor)
- Elective Course - 100 or 200 Level Credit Hours: 3 (Advisor Advisor)
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.
Contact Information
Health Administration and Health Information - College of Health Professions
(231) 591-2270
[email protected]