54 Health Sciences Honors Program A student in the School of Allied Health Sciences may receive Honors in one of the listed majors in the following manner: (1) maintain an overall GPA of 3.3; (2) be enrolled in the General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses or 10 hours in approved Departmental Honors credit in majors other than the student's major (these may include Health Sciences core courses); (3) fulfill the requirements for one of the following majors in this School: Clinical Laboratory Science leading to the baccalaureate degree, Clinical Laboratory Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Respiratory Therapy leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree; and Dental Hygiene and Registered Nursing leading to the Associate of Science degree; (4) take at least 20 of the required credit hours in major courses taken for Honors credit; (5) in the case of the major leading to the baccalaureate degree, complete an Honors Senior Project course. (This project may be included among the foregoing requirements.) Students seeking the Clinical Laboratory Technology or Clinical Laboratory Technology major may receive Honors credit in any Clinical Laboratory course. Students taking the Radiologic Technology major may receive credit in all Radiologic Technology courses, except Radtech 102, 104, 130, 135 and 240. Students taking the Respiratory major may receive credit in any Respiratory Therapy course. Students taking the Dental Hygiene major may receive credit in any Dental Hygiene course. Students taking the Nursing major may receive credit in the following courses; Nursng 111-112, 121-122, 201-202, 211-212, and 283. All students desiring Honors credit should seek permission from individual program directors at the time of registration. At the beginning of the course the student should make a written agreement with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. This written agreement will be filed immediately with the program director. 55 Bachelor of Science, Allied Health Science Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences Program Director: William E. Smith Location: Building 3, Room 327 Telephone: 626-6988 Professors: William E. Smith, Reed M. Stringham, Jr.; Assistant Professor: Phil M. Smith; Adjunct Faculty (see faculty listings). Description The program is directed toward practicing professionals in the health care field who wish to pursue further studies in Health Services Administration, Health Services Education and/or an advanced health technical discipline. 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 either employment with a health agency or be a student in a health care discipline program; (4) submit all college transcripts; (5) be interviewed by all appropriate directors of programs represented by the student's choice of emphases; (6) after consulta- tion obtain approval for 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 health field continues to grow as more and more is expected of the practicing professions in health agencies and facilities. In addition to higher and more specialized skills, the health professional today is expected to function as a trainer, counselor and as a manager. A bachelor degree level graduate 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 General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). An overall GPA of 2.00 or C. Allied Health majors must have a C or better in major courses. A minimum of 183 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). All students pursuing this degree with an elective emphasis either as part of their first bachelor degree or toward a second degree, must complete a minimum of 25 credits in Health Services Administration and/or Health Services Education. Specific Requirements Health Services Administration Emphasis Required courses (35 credit hours): 300 (3), 302 (4), 316 (4), 317 (4), 320 (2), 323 (4), 324 (4), 326 (4), 340 (4), 499 (2). Required support courses (19 credit hours): Acctng 201 (4), 303 (4); Hthsre 318 (4), 321 (2); Econ 101 (5); Hthsra 480 (1-6), 489 (1-9); Psych 541 (3); Soclgy 343 (3); Hthsre 319 (3), 310 (3), 315 (3), 330 (3), 415 (3), 441 (3), 442 (4), 443 (2). Health Services Education Emphasis Required courses (29 credit hours): 315 (3), 318 (4), 319 (3), 321 (2), 330 (3), 415 (3), 441 (3), 442 (4), 443 (2), 499 (2). Required support courses (21 credit hours): Hthsra 300 (3), 316 (4), 317 (4), 320 (2), 323 (4), 340 (4). Elective courses: Hthsre 310 (3), 480 (1-6), 489 (1-9); Psych 541 (3); Soclgy 343 (3); Hthsra 302 (4), 324 (4). Students choosing to use one of the following elective emphases towards this degree should consult with the appropriate program director for required, support, and elective courses. Advanced Dental Hygiene Nuclear Medicine Radiation Therapy Advanced Radiologic Technology Advanced Respiratory Therapy Diagnostic Medical Sonography