2. B.S.A.S. in Allied Health Department of Health Professions Youngstown State University B.S.A.S. in Allied Health Department of Health Professions Youngstown State University 9/5/2015 Youngstown State University 1

3.  Multi-disciplinary baccalaureate completion program  Intended for students who have completed an A.A.S. in a health related field or have hospital based training in a health profession  Provides the opportunity to gain added expertise and a broader knowledge base for personal, educational and/or employment goals 9/5/2015Youngstown State University2

4. Provides a foundation for:  Graduate school  Qualifying for professional exams  Seeking : ◦ Management positions within specialty or related areas: Insurance, HMOs, Medical Practices ◦ Positions in medical/pharmaceutical sales ◦ Positions in health education 9/5/2015Youngstown State University3

5. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University4 Completion of:  A.A.S. or equivalent in a health related field  YSU Allied Health courses 30 hours  General Ed. Requirements Approx. 39 hours  Upper division hours 48 hours  Total hours 124 hrs. minimum

6.  Approved general education and minor courses may be taken from any regionally accredited college or university and transferred into our program.  Students pay the fees associated with those institutions for these support courses.  Transfer credits will be evaluated and applied towards the degree as liberally as possible. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University5

7. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University6 Writing 1 & 2 (Research paper required) Speech1 course College Level Mathematics1 course Natural Science (NS) (1 lab science required) 2 courses Arts and Humanities (AH)2 courses Social Sciences (SS)2 courses Social and Personal Awareness (SPA)2 courses Elective (NS, AH, SS, SPA) 1 course

8.  YSU provides 30 hours of upper division allied health courses online.  Normally one trip to the YSU campus is required—to present your research project. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University7

9. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University8 Required YSU Allied Health Courses --Preventive Public Health Care --Stress and the Health Care Practitioner --Health Education for Allied Health --Management Skills for Health Professionals --Epidemiology --Comparative Health Systems --Research Methods --Directed Research

10. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University9 YSU Allied Health Electives 6 hours 6 hours Choose from : --Pharmacotherapeutics --Pathology of Infectious Disease --Special Topics --Environmental Health Concerns --Environmental Regulations --Industrial Hygiene --Principles of Occupational Health and Safety --Elements of Urban Environ. Health Practices

11. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University10  A preliminary evaluation of your transcript can be provided prior to application. Contact an advisor.  You may be able to begin taking YSU allied health courses prior to the completion of your A.A.S. However, completion of your AAS or hospital based training is mandatory in order to receive the BSAS in Allied Health.

12.  Upon acceptance, you will be provided with a YSU ID and have all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a YSU student, including use of on campus facilities.  Required books can be purchased online from the YSU bookstore. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University11

13. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University12  YSU offers a full range of scholarships.  If you are interested in federal or state financial aid, a FAFSA form must be completed (www.fafsa.ed.gov). YSU’s code is 003145.  If you receive financial aid, a consortium agreement may be required when you take courses from another college/university while enrolled in our program.

14.  For more information go to http://www.ysu.edu/finaid/ or contact Gina McHenry at gcmchenry@ysu.edu or 330-941-1594) 9/5/2015Youngstown State University13

15. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University14  Advisors are available by phone, fax, video conference and e-mail (and periodically on campus at LCCC, Tri-C, Lakeland).  Tutoring Services  Career Services

16. Tuition and Fees: Go to http://www.ysu.edu/vpadmin/studaccts/fees.pdf 9/5/2015Youngstown State University15

17. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University16  You can apply online at www.ysu.edu.  You are applying as a transfer student.  The application fee is $40.  Official transcripts are required from your high school and all colleges and universities previously attended.  Upon acceptance, contact your advisor for registration instructions.

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19.  Mary Ellen Munroe: Academic Advisor  Phone: (330)941-3280  Fax: (330)941-7206  Email: memunroe@ysu.edu  Dr. Sal Sanders: Director—BSAS in Allied Health  Phone: (330)941-7157  Email: sasanders@ysu.edu 9/5/2015Youngstown State University18

20. Thank you for your interest in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health. 9/5/2015Youngstown State University19