Pathway to Your Allied Health Career
Do you see yourself in the ever-expanding, ever-evolving field of healthcare but aren’t yet sure which field? Explore several of them as you study for your Associate of Science in Allied Health Sciences (ASAHS) degree at LTU. This innovative two-year interdisciplinary and interprofessional degree program applies the latest in healthcare technology to the fundamentals of healthcare, whether you eventually select nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, surgical tech, or other critical health profession.
What’s more, you can seamlessly enter and complete your Bachelor of Science in Allied Health (BSAHS) degree in just two more years. What’s in it for you? Greater job opportunities with greater financial rewards and the personal reward of providing close-up and personal health care to those who need it.
Launching in the fall of 2025, get more information today by contacting Dr. Mary Schutten at mschutten@ltu.edu and get ready to launch your exciting career.
Applicants for this program are automatically reviewed for the STEM Scholars Award, an LTU scholarship of $19,650 over four years ($78,600).
Eligibility
Course Name
Course #
Credits
College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.
COM1103
3
Must have one high school science course. The basic structure, chemistry and energetics of a cell. Mechanisms of inheritance, gene structure and function, and Mendelian genetics, Origin and history of life, mechanisms evolution, and introduction to systematics. Lecture 3 hrs, Lab 3 hrs.
BIO1213
3
Must have one high school science lab. Experiments to support BIO1213, including the use of the microscope. Lab 3 hrs. 1 hour of credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: BIO 1213, BIO1153.
BIO1221
1
Quadratic equations, functions and graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, logarithms, trigonometric functions, identities, equations. No credit after completion of MCS1224 or MCS1414. Calculus
MCS1074
4
This course covers surveys foundational readings covering the history, critical concepts, and methods in psychology. Students will critically analyze primary texts spanning ancient philosophy to contemporary times, in addition to supplementary sources. This course satisfies the prerequisite for many upper-division Psychology electives.
SSC2203
3
Total Credits:
14
Course Name
Course #
Credits
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1213
3
An introductory course for students who have not had high school chemistry or who need preparation before taking CHM1213. No degree credit in engineering, sciences or architecture. Fundamentals of chemical terminology, stoichiometry calculations, atomic structure, chemical bonding, gases, solution chemistry, and the chemistry of metals and non-metals. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours, 4 hours credit. The following courses can be taken concurrently with this course: MCS 0054, MCS 1214, MCS 1113, MCS 1224, MCS 1254, MCS 1414.
CHM1154
4
Exploration of communication in small group settings and skill development necessary to work effectively, particularly in the health field. Topics include decision making, leadership, and conflict resolution integrating theory and practice.
HHS2013
3
Examination of healthcare delivery systems and personal health as integrated physiological, social, psychological processes. Topics include role of healthcare providers; major healthcare organizations; contemporary healthcare issues; interactions of healthcare and physical environmental changes which influence health of the whole person.
HHS1003
3
Programmed approach to general medical terminology with emphasis on applied health specialties. Review of common medical terms, prefixes, suffixes and roots.
HHS1013
3
Total Credits:
16
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Course not found.
HHS1073
3
Introduction to research and major theoretical viewpoints on the psychological development of the individual from conception to death. Following a life-span perspective, the course focuses on the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality dimensions of developmental psychology.
PSY2613
3
Course not found.
BIO2103
3
This course covers descriptive statistics, probability, and probability distributions with an emphasis on statistical inference such as confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, chi-square tests, t-and F-distributions, and selected nonparametric tests.
MCS2124
4
This course introduces students to the basic principles of human nutrition and the role of nutrition in health promotion, recovery from acute illness and management of chronic diseases.
BIO2133
3
Total Credits:
16
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Course not found.
HHS2063
3
Intensive study of ethical issues raised in provision of health care and health care administration. Current and historical arguments surrounding ethical issues will be discussed and analyzed. Students will learn to recognize ethical dilemmas, apply ethical principles and resolve the dilemmas.
HHS2023
3
Course not found.
BIO2203
3
Course not found.
HHS2003
3
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.
HUM1223
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Clinical/Internship
HHS3503
3
Total Credits:
3
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Course not found.
COM2103
3
Course not found.
MCS3033
3
An overview of how healthcare and public health are organized and how their services are delivered in the United States. Topics to be covered include public policy (including U.S. health reform initiatives); organization of healthcare systems; components and operation of healthcare organizations, including e-health delivery; professional roles and accreditation; and legal and regulatory issues, including licensure requirements.
HHS3003
3
Current concepts of the behavioral sciences in the health field with specific application to ethnically and culturally diverse urban communities. Prerequisite: HHS1003. (or concurrent enrollment)
HHS3013
3
An exploration of historical and contemporary research and theory concerned with cognitive processes including attention, memory, problem solving and concept formation. Lecture 3 hours.
PSY3213
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
LLT Elective
LLT2XX3
3
Course not found.
HHS3063
3
Course not found.
HHS3703
3
Course not found.
HHS3603
3
Course not found.
HHS3113
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Course not found.
HHS4123
3
Course not found.
SSC4XX3
3
Course not found.
HHS4003
3
This course provides an introduction to the role of the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. The focus of the course is on effective management of the organization in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication as they relate to planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling.
MGT2203
3
Clinical/Internship
HHS3503
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Focuses on leadership theory and its application to the healthcare setting. Leadership concepts include traits, situations, communication, power, vision, integrity, emotional intelligence, and courage. Provides an understanding of theory and research, as well as skills and self-insight to become effective leaders. Prerequisite: HHS 1003.
HHS4223
3
Clinical/Internship
HHS3503
3
Course not found.
HHS4013
3
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills, tools, and techniques to effectively manage a major project on time, within budget and with successful results. The course focuses on planning and control over the life of the project with an emphasis on Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and real life scenarios. The course will cover project lifecycle planning, PERT and CPM, computer based project control tools, resource loading, scheduling, costing, and decision making in the project environment.
MGT3103
3
Concepts, issues, and skills in administration and management of a health care unit, including personnel, finances, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
HHS3473
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Course not found.
COM2103
3
Course not found.
MCS3033
3
An overview of how healthcare and public health are organized and how their services are delivered in the United States. Topics to be covered include public policy (including U.S. health reform initiatives); organization of healthcare systems; components and operation of healthcare organizations, including e-health delivery; professional roles and accreditation; and legal and regulatory issues, including licensure requirements.
HHS3003
3
An exploration of historical and contemporary research and theory concerned with cognitive processes including attention, memory, problem solving and concept formation. Lecture 3 hours.
PSY3213
3
Introduction to basic financial accounting principles for a business enterprise. Topics include the accounting cycle, analyzing business transactions, measuring income, evaluating financial reporting and analysis, recording of merchandising operations, accounting of inventories, cash, receivables, current liabilities, and the time value of money.
ACC2013
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
LLT Elective
LLT2XX3
3
Course not found.
HHS3063
3
Course not found.
HHS3703
3
Overview of the finance function of the firm, financial analysis, planning and budgeting, and the impact of alternative capital structures on the firm. Emphasis on understanding and utilizing present value and future value concepts.
FIN3103
3
This course provides an introduction to the role of the manager and the management process in the context of organizations and society. The focus of the course is on effective management of the organization in a changing society and on improved decision making and communication as they relate to planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling.
MGT2203
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Concepts and issues in financial management of healthcare organizations. Use of tools for cost effective decision-making and learn to recognize and deal with financial components of decision-making in healthcare organizations. Prerequisites: FIN 3103.
HHS3123
3
Course not found.
INT4XX3
3
Course not found.
INT4003
3
This course explores the importance of public and global health policy in improving and sustaining human rights for all. Students will learn important health and human rights theories, and study real-world case studies involving contemporary domestic and international policy. Students will also examine the roles that culture, socio-economic status, and demographics can play in ensuring people’s wellbeing.
SSC3233
3
Introduction to the field of operations management and relevant quantitative tools to manage cost, quality, time, and flexibility of business operations. Topics include operations strategy, manufacturing and service processes, supply chain management, lean operations, quality management and control, forecasting techniques, capacity and aggregate planning, inventory control, and project scheduling.
MGT3113
3
Total Credits:
15
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Focuses on leadership theory and its application to the healthcare setting. Leadership concepts include traits, situations, communication, power, vision, integrity, emotional intelligence, and courage. Provides an understanding of theory and research, as well as skills and self-insight to become effective leaders. Prerequisite: HHS 1003.
HHS4223
3
Clinical/Internship
HHS3503
3
Concepts, issues, and skills in administration and management of a health care unit, including personnel, finances, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
HHS3473
3
This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills, tools, and techniques to effectively manage a major project on time, within budget and with successful results. The course focuses on planning and control over the life of the project with an emphasis on Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and real life scenarios. The course will cover project lifecycle planning, PERT and CPM, computer based project control tools, resource loading, scheduling, costing, and decision making in the project environment.
MGT3103
3
Course not found.
HHS3603
3
Total Credits:
15
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