This
program offers an Associate
in Applied Science degree to individuals already
participating in their health care disciplines and
credentialed with certificates or licenses in one
of the numerous allied health disciplines such as
a paramedic or an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
It provides a way for students who only have a certificate
in an area of allied health to build upon that certificate
and earn an associates degree with additional college
courses. Many health care providers offer a career
ladder that may pay more for an employee with an AAS
in Allied Health.
This degree is for persons already participating
in their health care disciplines and credentialed
with certificates and/or liceses who will receive
up to 20 college credits for their previous training
and experience. A student
portfolio will be created and submitted with the
certificate and/or license and will be evaluated by
the Dean of Health Science and
Human Performance. The evaluation will be based
upon review of transcript(s) from previous educational
program(s) and work experience documented on a resume
and included in a student portfolio. Students complete
the remaining credits as outlined in the curriculum
of study and are awarded the AAS degree.
The AAS Degree is not intended to transfer to an upper-division college. Notwithstanding, most colleges will accept many of the courses on a course-by-course basis.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Center for Academic Services for additional assistance.
