Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Studies
Website: https://twu.edu/health-studies/undergraduate-programs/bas-in-health-studies/
The Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree expands the skills and knowledge base of students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in various health and medical fields, such as respiratory therapy, medical laboratory technology, radiology, occupational therapist, and physical therapy assistant. The B.A.S. degree with a major in Health Studies includes a curriculum of 36 semester credit hours (SCH) from the Associate of Applied Science degree, 21 SCH in Health Studies, and 15 SCH in Business. The program provides students the knowledge and skills to apply concepts and principles of management and organization, including the functions of planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating; effectively engaging in human relations, communications, and leadership; and applying basic principles of business organizations and operations.
Marketable Skills
Defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30 Strategic Plan as, "Those skills valued by employers that can be applied in a variety of work settings, including interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skills areas. These skills can be either primary or complementary to a major and are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities."
- Effectively plan a health education/promotion program.
- Effectively develop an evaluation plan for a health education/promotion program.
- Effectively communicate with various audiences in a health education/promotion setting.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): 120
Major: 72 SCH
Program Code: HLTHSTUD.BAS CIP Code: 51.0000.00
Texas Core Curriculum
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1013 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1023 | Composition II | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy, & Culture | 3 | |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | 3 |
| HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | 3 |
| POLS 2023 | Texas Government | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| CAO: Women's Studies | 3 | |
| CAO: First Year Seminar, Wellness or Mathematics | 3 | |
| Total SCHs | 42 | |
Courses Required for Major
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| *Health Specialization | 36 | |
| HS 3403 | Environmental Health and Safety Education | 3 |
| HS 4363 | Consumer Health | 3 |
| HS 4553 | Stress Management Techniques | 3 |
| HS 4573 | Occupational Risk Assessment | 3 |
| HS 4743 | Needs Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation for Health Professionals | 3 |
| Advanced HS Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced HS Elective | 3 | |
| BUS 3013 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 |
| BUS 3163 | Business Communications | 3 |
| MGT 3003 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| MGT 3273 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKT 3113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 72 | |
Departmental Requirements
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to General Psychology | 3 |
| WS 2013 | Gender and Social Change: An Introduction to Multicultural-Women's Studies | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 6 | |
*Transfer Credit Accepted from Health Specialization - Up to 36 semester credit hours (including Field of Study courses). The courses in the health specialization are applied from the associate’s degree achieved. The following are examples, but not considered conclusive of the health fields that will transfer. Echocardiology Technology, Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Laboratory Technology, Respiratory Care, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Management, Biotechnology, Radiology Services, Occupational Therapy Technician, Physical Therapy Technician, Medical staff services, and many more.
Recommended Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | TCCN | SCHs | |
| HIST 1013 | History of the United States, 1492-1865 | HIST 1301 | 3 |
| ENG 1013 | Composition I | ENGL 1301 | 3 |
| UNIV 1231 | Learning Frameworks: the First-Year Seminar | EDUC 1100, EDUC 1200, EDUC 1300 | 1 |
| Wellness/Mathematics CAO | 2 | ||
| HS 3403 | Environmental Health and Safety Education | 3 | |
| MGT 3003 | Principles of Management | 3 | |
| SCHs | 15 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| HIST 1023 | History of the United States, 1865 to the Present | HIST 1302 | 3 |
| ENG 1023 | Composition II | ENGL 1302 | 3 |
| POLS 2013 | U.S. National Government | GOVT 2305 | 3 |
| HS 4363 | Consumer Health | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 4 | ||
| SCHs | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | TCCN | ||
| POLS 2023 | Texas Government | GOVT 2306 | 3 |
| HS Elective (Upper Level) | 3 | ||
| HS 4553 | Stress Management Techniques | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Sciences | 4 | ||
| WS 2013 | Gender and Social Change: An Introduction to Multicultural-Women's Studies | 3 | |
| SCHs | 16 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| PSY 1013 | Introduction to General Psychology | PSYC 2301 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | ||
| BUS 3013 | Business Law and Ethics | 3 | |
| MKT 3113 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | |
| SCHs | 12 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | TCCN | ||
| HS 4573 | Occupational Risk Assessment | 3 | |
| BUS 3163 | Business Communications | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 | ||
| HS Elective 2 (Upper Level) | 3 | ||
| SCHs | 12 | ||
| Spring | TCCN | ||
| HS 4743 | Needs Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation for Health Professionals | 3 | |
| MATH 1703 | Elementary Statistics I | MATH 1342 | 3 |
| MGT 3273 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| General Elective | 4 | ||
| SCHs | 13 | ||
| Total SCHs: | 84 | ||
