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Arizona State UniversityLearn everything you need to know about the program and how to take the first step toward enrollment.
Finish your bachelor's degree in a program that emphasizes leadership and professionalism. Get ready to use your great communication skills and strong understanding of ethics to help providers deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in today's health care workplace.
Program Description
The BAS degree program allows students who have an applicable AAS degree from an accredited institution to transfer 60 credit hours toward a bachelor's degree at ASU. The Bachelor of Applied Science program with a concentration in health sciences is for students entering the health and health care workforce at a variety of levels.
Students in the program learn about health care systems and how these systems are financed and structured. Leadership and professionalism are highlighted, along with the role of providers in delivering evidence-based care. Students develop ethical and effective communication skills, analyze today's challenges and develop innovative solutions that prepare them for careers in the health care workforce.
STEM-OPT for International Students on F-1 Visas
This program may be eligible for an Optional Practical Training extension for up to 36 months. This OPT work authorization term may help international students gain skills and experience in the U.S. Those interested in an OPT extension should review ASU degrees that qualify for the STEM-OPT extension at ASU's International Students and Scholars Center website.
The OPT extension only applies to students on an F-1 visa and does not apply to students completing the degree through ASU Online.