Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
Lamoni, USA
BSc
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Your Future in Healthcare is Waiting
The field of healthcare is made up of a diverse range of professions but often when we think of the typical careers in the industry, we think of doctors, nurses, and dentists. However, with a degree in allied health, there is a wide variety of opportunities that go beyond the typical nurse or physician roles.
The Applied Health Science major is designed both for students who want to immediately enter the professional world upon graduation as well as students entering post-graduate degree programs in the fields of athletic training, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other allied health professions. Upon graduation, you will have an in-depth understanding of biomechanics, functional anatomy, nutrition, and movement science. Depending upon your chosen track, you may also learn about exercise physiology, evidence-based research and application, motor learning, coaching, exercise program planning and implementation, and more.
Our Facilities
Graceland’s Division of Health and Movement Science is stacked with top-quality facilities and specialized equipment to make sure our students’ learning environment is the very best.
The Best Way to Learn Is to Do
Get firsthand experience in your focus of study. Many of our concentrations within the Allied Health degree include multiple hands-on practical courses to get students ready for real-world scenarios and teach the interpersonal skills necessary to be a successful professional in the health industry.
In addition to Graceland’s general education requirements(*), all majors in Allied Health must complete the core requirements listed below. Additionally, it is highly recommended that students choose from one of the three tracks: Pre-PT/OT, Pre-AT/DC, or Strength and Conditioning.
Core Requirements (advanced tracks require additional coursework as indicated below):
- ATHT2500 Medical Terminology – 2
- ATHT3100 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries – 4
- HLTH1100 First Aid – 1
- HLTH2560 Nutrition – 3
- HMSC3200 Foundations of Evidence-Based Practice – 3
- MATH1370 Statistics for Sciences* – 3
- PHED1500 Introduction to Kinesiology – 3
- PHED1600 Corrective Exercise – 3
- PHED2120 Motor Learning – 3
- PHED2260 Introduction to Performance Training – 3
- PHED3340 Biomechanics – 3
- PHED4360 Physiology of Exercise – 3
- PHED4725 Practicum of Clinical Assessment or PHED4726 Practicum of Human Performance – 3
- PHED4750 Allied Health Capstone – 3
- PSYC1300 Introductory Psychology* – 3
Each of the allied health concentrations will lead students to an amazing career in helping others. With our Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, there are a variety of careers you can go into, such as personal training or corporate wellness, or even continuing your education to become a physical therapist or chiropractor.