Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health

Make a difference in the lives of others with elevated patient care. This rigorous online program will prepare you to pursue leading roles in your field, switch careers or apply for graduate programs.

From enrollment to graduation, you will receive continuous support from highly experienced faculty who are eager to help you succeed. Through a convenient online learning format, you will gain a broad-based understanding of allied health, including quantitative research methods, domestic and international health systems, and healthcare management.

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Apply By: 12/16/24

Start Class: 1/6/25

 

Program Overview:

Explore the value of our Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health online program

Cost Per Credit Hour: $460*

Transfer Credit Limit: 90 Hours

Credit Hours: 120

Description: Explore a wide range of opportunities in healthcare and related industries when you earn your 100 percent online Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health from Youngstown State University. If you have earned your associate degree, you can apply the credits to this bachelor in allied health program to save time and money.

 

Graduates this online Allied HEalth degree program are prepared for various roles, including:

  • Medical Technician
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Patient Service Specialist
  • Medical Device Sales
  • Medical Assistant

 

In this bachelor’s of science in Allied Health program, you will learn how to:

  • Broaden your knowledge in healthcare
  • Prepare for a management or leadership role in healthcare
  • Develop and deepen proficiency in research data collection, analysis and critical evaluation
 

Undergrad Admission FAQs

Your questions about YSU’s online B.S. in Applied Science in Allied Health answered. Take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions.

 

Benefit from low, pay-by-the-course tuition

Expand your opportunities when you complete a high-value online B.S. degree in Applied Science in Allied Health program with affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition. All fees are included in the total tuition.

Tuition breakdown:

$460* Per Credit Hour

*In-state tuition.

Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.

Program Per Credit Hour Per Course
  In-State Out-of-State In-State Out-of-State
B.S. in Applied Science in Allied Health $460 $465 $1,380 $1,395

 

Important dates and deadlines to keep in mind

This Youngstown State University program features an accelerated online format optimized for flexibility and convenience. Review upcoming start dates and other important deadlines below.

Next Start & Application Due Dates:

Next Application Deadline

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12/16/24

Classes Start On This Date

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1/6/25

 

First Starts Program Start Date Application Deadline Document Deadline Registration Deadline Tuition Deadline Last Class Day
Spring 1 1/6/25 12/16/24 12/23/24 1/1/25 1/3/25 2/16/25
Spring 2 3/10/25 2/17/25 2/24/25 3/5/25 3/7/25 4/20/25
Summer 1 5/12/25 4/21/25 4/28/25 5/7/25 5/9/25 6/22/25
Summer 2 6/30/25 6/9/25 6/16/25 6/25/25 6/27/25 8/9/25

 

Key steps for admission to our bachelor’s in Applied Science in Allied Health online

To be admitted to a YSU online undergraduate program, you must meet specific requirements. Please read the admission guidelines for the BSCS online program to ensure you qualify.

  1. Online Application
  2. Official Transcripts (from all institutions previously attended)
  3. Minimum 2.0 GPA
  4. Associates Degree
  5. Add text: If you are 25 or older, visit the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science – Allied Health page for program details.
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    Applying at Youngstown State University is a simple 3-step process and is the first step toward earning your online B.S. in Applied Science in Allied Health degree from Youngstown State University. The admission information below will detail what’s required, what additional materials you need and where you should send them. Review the Program Map to determine eligibility of this program in your state.

    Admission Requirements

    • Have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
    • Be in good standing at the previously attended school
    • Complete undergraduate admission application
    • Have an associate degree in dental hygiene, emergency medical services, respiratory care, medical assisting technology, medical laboratory technology or in any medical- or health-related discipline; OR
    • Have a degree from a non-accredited or diploma program in a medical- or health-related discipline

    • Application Submission Requirements

    • Pay $45 application fee (waived if you are an active duty/veteran military member)
    • Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

    Official Transcripts

    Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secure server vendor.

    Email Address: enroll@ysu.edu

    Fax Number: 330-941-3674

    Mailing Address:

    Office of Admissions
    1 Tressel Way
    Youngstown, OH 44555

    Transfer Credits and PLA

    Youngstown State recognizes that your journey to this point may not be a straight path. You may have credits from other institutions, along with certifications and experience that also may qualify for earned credits. Upon admission, Youngstown State’s advisors will work with you to maximize your credits earned to shorten the path to earning your degree.

    For additional information on the Youngstown State credit transfer and prior learning assessment (PLA) policies, please see the Undergrad FAQ page.

    Other Information

    If your degree is from a non-accredited or diploma program, you would be provisionally admitted and placed at a level determined by the evaluation of transcripts.

 

Courses

Preview your online Applied Science in Allied Health degree program

For the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Allied Health online, you must complete 120 credit hours. If you have credits from other institutions, certifications and/or relevant experience, you may qualify for earned credits. A YSU advisor will help you determine your total credits earned upon admission.

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    • Core Courses

      AHLT 3704: Quantitative Methods in Health Sciences

      AHLT 3708: Preventive Public Health Care

      AHLT 3711: Health Care Information Systems

      AHLT 4806: Research Methods

      AHLT 4810: Management Skills for Health Professionals

      AHLT 4820: Directed Research

      AHLT 5807: Epidemiology

      AHLT 5840: Comparative Health Systems

 

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*Price includes in-state tuition and fees. For students from outside Ohio, tuition and fees total $465 per credit hour.