HCHS Allied Health Sciences
Allied Health Science is the study of human health and the application of knowledge towards improving the health of individuals, communities, and society as it relates to the allied health professions. Allied health professionals are involved with the delivery of health or related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; rehabilitation and health systems management, and the application of scientific principles and evidence-based practice to optimize patient or client outcomes.
The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences prepares students for a variety of Allied Health Professional careers and application to graduate programs in Allied Health disciplines. Entry-level careers associated with this degree pathway include Medical and Health Service Management, Health Information Technicians, and Occupational Health and Safety Specialist. Preparation for Allied Health graduate programs include Genetic Counseling and Epidemiology. Through emphasis tracks students also have the option to move into majors which prepare them for further education as health and fitness professionals, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, social workers, physical therapists, and occupational therapists among others.
B.S. in Allied Health Sciences
The BS with a major in Allied Health Sciences requires 48 hours in addition to 15-16 hours of TCU core associated requirements. Students pursuing an Allied Health elective track must complete 18 hours of Allied Health Sciences core courses, 30 hours of elective area courses, and 15 hours of TCU core associated requirements. A total of 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
All advising for the Allied Health Sciences Major will take place with the Harris Academic Resource Center (HARC).
1. Required Core Courses: 18 hours
2. Elective Courses: 30 hours, 12 of which must be from a unit in HCNHS
3. Associated Requirements: 15-16 hours
*Students are encouraged to consider a minor in one of the Health Sciences fields of Harris College or the Health Communication and Media Minor offered by the Schieffer College of Communication.
Emphasis Tracks
Requires 18 hours in core Allied Health courses, 15 hours of TCU core associated requirements, and 27 to 30 hours in an Emphasis Area within HCNHS. Students changing majors from COSD, KINE, NURS, or SOWO to Allied Health Professions may count previous major courses with an earned C- or higher as electives in the Allied Health Professions major.*
Required Core Courses: 18 hours
COSD Speech Language Pathology: 27 hours
COSD Deaf & Hard of Hearing Studies (DHHS): 27 or 28 hours
KINE/Kinesiology Emphasis: 30 hours
SOWO/Social Work Emphasis: 27 hours
Associated Requirements: 15 hours
HARC advisors will ensure students do CORE requirements in the various HCNHS majors.
*Students transferring courses from a different HCNHS major as seniors must complete the core requirements of HCHS 10003, HLTH 20203, SOWO 10833, and SOWO 40883 minimally in order to earn the B.S. in Allied Health Sciences.