Degree Completion Program for Allied Health, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health
Purpose
This degree completion program is for allied health practitioners who have earned an Associate Degree with an allied health concentration. While most allied health practitioners are prepared in associate degree programs, advancing to leadership positions often requires a baccalaureate degree. Many baccalaureate programs do not recognize the specialized preparation of allied health practitioners, and the credits they have earned in their specialty are often not transferable to other institutions. At Wilmington University, up to 75 credits can be applied towards the baccalaureate degree. The purpose of this program is to assist allied health practitioners to advance in their relative disciplines by preparing them for roles in allied health.
Program of Study
The allied health degree completion program builds on prior learning and provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to advance in their chosen field. This program promotes increased communication skills, problem solving, confidence, and leadership. The program is offered at the New Castle, Dover, and Georgetown sites, and online. Allied health practitioners can pursue their education on a part-time or full-time basis.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to practice as leaders in their discipline, in a variety of roles. The curriculum provides a foundation for graduate education and for career mobility.
Curriculum
The number of transfer credits granted to entering allied health students varies depending on preparation at the associate degree level. Therefore, a single plan of study cannot be prescribed. Students are encouraged to discuss their plan with an Academic Advisor or with the ALH Program Chair.
Program Competencies
It is intended that undergraduate students in allied health completion programs will achieve the following competencies:
- Exercise critical thinking strategies including reasoning, problem solving, and evaluation, and apply them appropriately to issues within the allied health profession.
- Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Apply legal and ethical principles to guide professional behaviors and decision-making.
- Information Literacy: Access, use, and evaluate information effectively and appropriately. Use technology to effectively locate and communicate information.
- Exhibit flexible thinking and goal-directed behaviors.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic economic principles.
- Describe how past and current world events influence contemporary society.
- Apply knowledge and skills in the area of management and education for the allied health professions.
Allied Health Admission
General Requirements
Students are admitted to the University without regard to race, age, creed, sex, or national origin. Allied health students are considered transfer students to Wilmington University and are required to submit an official transcript from all colleges attended. Transcripts must reflect completion of an associate degree program with an allied health concentration in order to be admitted into this program. Transcripts should be sent directly from the previously attended institutions to the Office of Admissions.
Apply for Admission
- Submit the Wilmington University undergraduate application for admission and the $35 non-refundable application fee.
- Official transcripts must be sent in a sealed envelope directly from the school of attendance to the below address, prior to degree completion:
Wilmington University
320 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720-6491
- Register for Classes.
Students are required by state law to complete the Wilmington University Health History form, which includes a record of immunizations.
For those allied health professions requiring licensure/certification, applicants should submit their license/certification number on the application form.
Additional Information
The College of Health Professions requires a minimum grade of “C-” for all allied health core courses.
Students are required to submit appropriate documentation for clinical courses.
Curriculum
Students are urged to meet regularly with an academic advisor or Program Chair to plan their course sequence. The program of study will vary depending on transfer credits, part-time or full-time status, and credit earned in alternative ways.
General Education Requirements, Lower Division
Allied health degree completion students can transfer up to 75 credits towards lower division general education requirements. If additional courses are needed to meet the 120 credit requirement for graduation, the following courses will be added as follows:
Students should see an Academic Advisor for assistance with course selection.
General Education Requirements, Upper Division
Allied health degree completion students are required to take the following General Education upper division courses to meet the Wilmington University 45 credit requirement for residency and upper level course work:
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| HUM 360 | Human World Views: 3500 BCE–1650 AD | 3 |
| HUM 361 | Human World Views: 1650 AD–Present | 3 |
| Upper Level Humanities elective | |
| Upper Level Free Elective | |
Allied Health Core, Lower Division (30 credits minimum)
Lower division allied health course work equivalent to a minimum of 30 credits is transferred from the associate degree program.
Allied Health Core, Upper Division (30 credits)
| ALH 323 | Health Professional as Teacher | 3 |
| ALH 333 | Leadership for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| ALH 401 | Allied Health Professional Capstone | 3 |
| ALH 403 | Healthcare Law and Ethics | 3 |
| ALH 402 | Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| BBM 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| BBM 301 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BBM 320 | Business Communications | 3 |
| HLT 371 | TPC: Cultural Diversity Health and Illness | 3 |
| HRM 311 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MIS 320 | Management Information Systems | 3 |
Free Electives
Choose from free electives to complete degree requirement of 120 credit hours.