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Show BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES Phil M. Smith, Program Director Professor: Reed M. Stringham, Jr.; Associate Professor: William E. Smith; Assistant Professor: Phil M. Smith; Adjunct Faculty (see faculty listings). Description —The program is directed toward clinical technologists in the allied health fields of: Dental Hygiene, Radiologic Technology and Respiratory Therapy. It provides advance level skills and knowledge in the students clinical discipline plus concentrated studies in Health Services Administrations, Health Services Education or other related areas of study. Education — Graduates of two-year associate degree programs or those with approved equivalent education in Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy or Dental Hygiene are qualified to enter the program. The curriculum including general education requirements is approximately eight (8) quarters in length. A specific curriculum pattern can, with consultation, be tailored to the needs and interests of the student. Successful completion entitles the student to graduate with a bachelors degree in Allied Health Sciences. Admission Procedure —To be eligible for acceptance in the Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences Program a candidate must: (1) make application to Weber State College (for those not already enrolled); (2) make application to the Bachelor of Allied Health Science Program; (3) submit evidence of associate degree or equivalent training in one of the two-year associate degree clinical programs (Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy, or Dental Hygiene); (4) submit all college transcripts; (5) be interviewed by the specific program director; and (6) after consultation obtain approval of a specific course of study by the director of the Bachelor of Allied Health Science Program. Professional Outlook —Demand for advanced degree training in the technical disciplines continues to grow as more and more is expected of the clinical technologist in hospitals and clinics throughout the country. In addition to higher and more specialized skills, the technologist today is expected to function as a teacher-trainer and as a manager-supervisor. A bachelor degree level technologist will be better equipped to meet this challenge. Program: Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences Emphases: Health Services Administration Health Services Education Advanced Dental Hygiene Advanced Radiological Radiography Advanced Respiratory Therapy I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). 94 Bachelor of Science in Allied Health B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. An overall GPA or 2.00 or C. D. Allied Health majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. A minimum of 183 credit hours are required for this degree. F. Sixty (60) of the 183 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements A. Health Services Administration Emphasis B. 1 317 Required courses (20-28 credit hours): 300 (3), (4), 320 (2), 350 (4), 489 (1-9), 499 (2). 2. Required support courses (31 credit hours): Accounting 201 (4), 303 (4); Economics 101 (5); Health Services Education 318 (4), 321 (2); Management 301 (4), 325 (4), 330 (4). 3. Elective courses: Health Services Administration 316 (4), 480 (1-6); Psychology 451 (3); Sociology 343 •(3). Health Services Education Emphasis 1 Required courses (13-21 credit hours): 318 (4), 321 (2), 480 (4), 489 (1-9), 499 (2). 2. Required support courses (33 credit hours): Education 300 (3), 362 (2), 364 (4), 496 (5), 458 (6); Health Services Administration 300 (3), 317 (4), 320 (2); Management 325 (4). 3. Elective courses: Health Services Administration 316 (4), 340 (4); Psychology 451 (3); Sociology 343 (3). C. Advanced Dental Hygiene Emphasis 1. Required courses (35 credit hours): DS 301 (2), 302 (1), 305 (2), 311 (2), 312 (3), 320 (1), 321 (3), 336 (5), 337 (2), 346 (5), 347 (2), 356 (5), 357 (2). 2. Elective courses (5 required credit hours): 313 (1-3), 405 (5), 410 (3), 480 (1-5), 483 (1-5), 489 (1-9), 492 (1-6), 499 (1-3). D. Advanced Radiologic Technology Emphasis Radiography: 1. Required courses (9-15 credit hours): RT 310 (2), 300 (2), 431 (4), 483 (1-6). 2. Required support courses (23 credit hours): Health Sciences 120 (4), 330 (3), 331 (3); Health Services Administration 300 (3), 302 (4), 316 (4); Management 325 (4). 3. Electives courses: RT 360 (3), 340 (4), 432 (2), 430 (3), 470 (1-6), 480 (1-9). Ultrasonography: 1. Option I—General Ultrasound (47-49 credit hours): US 300 (1), 320 (40), 321 (3), 330 (5), 370 (4), 374 95 1 Records igijrtr^ Comonsitp H -4nrBrttept; JPrigj^TTir Allied Health Sciences Economics Arts~ Humanities Business '"TJaTjIraf Teehftoiegy- t Sciences, Social ^Sciences. -Gontiftulmh |
