Bachelor of Science in Health Science student

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is a 3+1 program that prepares students for entry into post-baccalaureate professional training programs in a health-related field. The curriculum centers around essential biological, chemical, physical, and social sciences that are fundamental to the allied health professions. The program is designed to fulfill requirements for admission into advanced degree programs such as physical therapy. The University has affiliation agreements with Clarke College. In their first three years of study at the University, students complete a program of study in biology and chemistry in addition to fulfilling General Education requirements for the baccalaureate degree. Students complete their senior year in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Clarke College. Students must gain admission to the 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Clarke College before this phase of the program can be completed. Requirements for admittance at Clarke College are listed below. The degree will be granted upon successful completion of a fourth year in an articulated program, such as the 3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Clarke College. When the student completes the Doctor of Physical Therapy at Clarke College (projected in two additional years), Clarke College confers the Doctorate.

Requirements for the Major

Total Minimum Credits Required: 120 credits
General Education Requirements: 46 credits
Major Requirements: 50 credits
Professional Program Requirements at Affiliated College: 35 credits

Major Course Requirements (50 credits required):

BIO 103Principles of General Biology I* (4 credits)
BIO 104Principles of General Biology II* (4 credits)
BIO 205Human Anatomy and Physiology I* (4 credits)
BIO 206Human Anatomy and Physiology II* (4 credits)
CHE 151General Chemistry I* (4 credits)
CHE 152General Chemistry II* (4 credits)
PHY 201College Physics I* (4 credits)
PHY 202College Physics II* (4 credits)
MAT 227Pre-Calculus (3 credits)
MAT 332Applied Statistics (3 credits)
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology* (3 credits)
PSY 303Abnormal Psychology* (3 credits) OR
PSY 304Lifespan Development* (3 credits)
SOC 101Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
HCA 221Health Care Practicum** (3 credits)

*Prerequisites must have "C" or better with minimum GPA of 3.0. **Requirement of 75 documented hours under the direct supervisor of a licensed Physical Therapist in at least 3 different settings.

Residency Requirements at Ashford University

Transfer students must earn at least 30 credits from Ashford University before attending the affiliate school.

Admission to Health Science Program at Affiliated Institution

Students must gain admission to the affiliate programs before this phase of the program can be completed. Requirements for admittance at Clarke College include a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 and no grades lower than a “C” on prerequisite courses. Other requirements may apply; check with a Faculty Academic Advisor or with Clarke College.

Residency at Affiliated Program

Major course requirements at Clarke College's Doctor of Physical Therapy program are as follows:

Professional Program Requirements for Physical Therapy Program at Clarke College (35 credits):