Allied Health Studies (BA)
Description
The B.A. in allied health studies will prepare students for application and admission to nursing and allied health professional schools by providing a strong foundation of coursework important for health care providers. Students must select an emphasis area from the following: Health Care Administration, Physician Assistant, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Health Info & Information Management, Pre-Histotechnology, Pre-Medical Laboratory Science (2+2), Pre-Medical Laboratory Science (3+1), Pre-Nursing, Pre-Radiologic Sciences.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 120
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
or WRIT 1010 | First-Year Writing I | |
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First-Year Writing II | ||
or LIBA 1020 | First Year Seminar | |
| Select six hours of literature survey from the following: | 6 | |
| Survey in Literary History | ||
| Survey of World Literature to 1650 | ||
| Survey of World Literature since 1650 | ||
| Survey of American Lit to the Civil War | ||
| Survey of American Lit since Civil War | ||
| Survey of British Lit to 18th Century | ||
| Survey of Brit Lit since Romantic Period | ||
| Select at least six hours of one modern or ancient language at the 2000 level or above 1 | 6 | |
| Select six hours in History (HIST) course work 2 | 6 | |
| Select three hours of humanities courses from the following areas: 3 | 3 | |
African-American Studies (any AAST course) | ||
Classical Civilization (any CLSC course) | ||
| Humanities and the Environment | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies | ||
| Topics in Gender and Culture | ||
| Women, Gender & the Environment | ||
| Theories in Gender | ||
| Men, Women, and Greek Life | ||
| Gender and Sexuality in Cinema | ||
| Gender and Sexuality in the Media | ||
| Advanced Queer Studies | ||
Philosophy (any PHIL course) | ||
Religion (any RELG course) | ||
| Introduction to Southern Studies I | ||
| Introduction to Rhetoric | ||
| Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
| Humanities and the Experience of War | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
| Select three hours of Fine Arts courses from the following: | 3 | |
any Art History (ARTH) course | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Music Literature | ||
| Fundamentals of Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to World Music Cultures | ||
| Music Theory and Analysis I | ||
| Appreciation of the Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Introduction to the Fine Arts | ||
| Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Select three hours of Math at the 1000 level or above 3 | 3 | |
| Select six hours of Social Science from the following areas: 4 | 6 | |
Anthropology | ||
Economics | ||
Political Science | ||
Psychology | ||
Sociology | ||
| Interdisciplinary Social Sciences | ||
| Advanced Interdisc Social Science | ||
| 3 science courses, of which 2 must have labs 5 | 9-11 | |
| Astronomy OR Physcs (must be 2 courses in astronomy or 2 courses in phyiscs) | ||
| Biology | ||
| Chemistry | ||
| Geology | ||
| Integrated Science I | ||
| Integrated Science II | ||
| Interdisciplinary Sciences | ||
| Interdisciplinary Lab Sciences | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Sciences | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Lab Sciences | ||
| Total Hours | 48-50 | |
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Modern Languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, & Swahili.
Classics: Ancient Greek and Latin.
Communication Sciences & Disorders: American Sign Language
Philosophy and Religion: Hebrew
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Freshmen may not register for 3000 level courses.
- 3
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In addition, gender studies courses that are cross-listed with African American studies, classical civilization, English, modern languages, philosophy, or religion curses will satisfy this requirement.
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Except for MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers IMATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I and MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.
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Courses may be chosen from astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, LIBA 2050 Interdisciplinary Sciences, LIBA 2051 Interdisciplinary Lab Sciences, LIBA 1500 Integrated Science I, LIBA 1510 Integrated Science II, LIBA 3150 Advanced Interdisciplinary Sciences, LIBA 3151 Advanced Interdisciplinary Lab Sciences and physics. Two semesters of coursework in one subject and one semester in a subject from another department are required. Each course must be a minimum of 3 credit hours. At least two of the courses taken must include laboratories. For some classes, the required laboratory will be an additional 1-hour course. For example, a student might take two 3-hour lecture courses in chemistry along with the two associated 1-hour laboratory courses, and one 3-hour course in biology without laboratory. As a second example, a student might take two 4-hour lecture/laboratory courses in geology and one 3-hour course in astronomy. As a third example, a student might take two chemistry courses, one with lab and one without, and a geology course with lab. Note that a student taking the required 6 hours of one subject (astronomy or physics) from the Department of Physics and Astronomy must take the remaining 3 hours from another department. ASTR 1110 Descriptive Astronomy does not include laboratory work; ASTR 1212 Intro Astronomy of the Solar System and ASTR 1312 Intro Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies include laboratory work and satisfy the requirements for lab-based science credits. A student may not receive credit for taking ASTR 1110 Descriptive Astronomy with either ASTR 1212 Intro Astronomy of the Solar System or ASTR 1312 Intro Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies.
General Education II
General Education Requirements are those for the B.A. in the college, with a specific requirement in the sciences.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following options: | 8 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Biological Sciences I and Biological Sciences I Laboratory | ||
| Biological Sciences II and Biological Sciences II Laboratory | ||
| Select a third science from the following: | 3 | |
Astronomy | ||
Physics | ||
Geology | ||
| General Chemistry I 1 | ||
| Total Hours | 11 | |
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and CHEM 1051 General Chemistry Laboratory I if required by your health profession
Major Requirements
The multidisciplinary major in allied health studies requires the following courses as shown in the lists below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
any Bisc at the 3000 level or higher 1 | ||
| EXSC 3960 | Allied Health Terminology | 3 |
| or CLSC 2010 | Medical Terminology in Greek and Latin | |
| NAHM 3110 | Nutrition | 3 |
| SPCH 1020 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or SPCH 1050 | Business and Professional Speech | |
| Select one advanced communications course from the following: | 3 | |
| Collaborative Communication | ||
| Rhetoric of Professional Communication | ||
| Writing in Professional Contexts | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| Scientific Writing | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Grant Writing | ||
| Select at least five of the following: | 15 | |
| Biological Anthropology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| The Anthropology of Drugs | ||
| Ancient Health & Disease-Paleopathology | ||
| Forensic Anthropology | ||
| Bone Detectives I: Human Osteology | ||
| Dental Anthropology | ||
| Bone Detectives II: Biological Profiles | ||
| End-of-Life Issues | ||
| Aging in the 21st Century | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Health Communication | ||
| Foundations in Sports Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology | ||
| Advanced Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Along the Weight Continuum | ||
| Health Innovation and Information | ||
| Healthcare Regulation and Policy | ||
| Human Development Across the Lifespan | ||
| Family Relations | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Behavioral Aspects of Weight Mgmt | ||
| Human Health and Illness | ||
| Ethical Theory | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| The Family | ||
or ISOM 3030 | The Family | |
| Sociology of Disability | ||
| Juvenile Delinquency | ||
| Population Trends and Problems | ||
| Community Development | ||
| Society and Population Health | ||
| Race and Ethnicity | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Gerontology: Social Welfare Aspects | ||
Any 3000 level or above BISC course | ||
Any 3000 level or above PSYC course | ||
Any 3000 level or above EXSC course | ||
| Select at least 12 hours of Allied Health residency | ||
| Total Hours | 30-31 | |
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(except for BISC 4920 Directed Study in Biological Sciences II)
Major Requirements II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Psychopathology: Integrative Approaches | ||
| Human Development Across the Lifespan | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Specializations
- Students must select one emphasis area and complete the courses listed that may also fulfill a general education requirement or requirement for the health studies electives in the major. Students may only earn one emphasis in the Allied Health degree.
Emphasis - Nursing
Description
Nurses promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They have a unique scope of practice and can practice independently or collaborate with all members of the health care team. Nurses serve as advocates for patients, families, and communities. They develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 2100 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| BISC 2060 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BISC 2070 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| SOCY 3010 | The Family | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Emphasis - Medical Lab Science (2+2)
Description
A medical laboratory scientist can perform multiple roles, including conducting and evaluating diagnostic laboratory procedures on body fluids, developing new diagnostic procedures, supervising biomedical research projects, providing technical expertise, consulting, managing clinical and research laboratory departments, and analyzing and implementing laboratory information systems.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 1600 & BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I and Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 4 |
| BISC 1620 & BISC 1630 | Biological Sciences II and Biological Sciences II Laboratory | 4 |
| BISC 3330 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Emphasis - Radiologic Sciences
Description
Utilizing specialized imaging equipment and advanced computer technology, the radiologic scientist is responsible for performing a variety of challenging and interesting examinations on a diverse patient population. Radiologic scientists work closely with other members of the health care profession and are vital in providing the images necessary for diagnosing disease and injury.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1050 & CHEM 1051 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| BISC 2060 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BISC 2070 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Emphasis - Medical Lab Science (3+1)
Description
Students complete three years of coursework in the Allied Health Studies program on the University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, then complete the final, clinical year at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Access to the clinical year is by competitive admission as determined by the NMMC.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 1600 & BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I and Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 4 |
| BISC 1620 & BISC 1630 | Biological Sciences II and Biological Sciences II Laboratory | 4 |
| BISC 3330 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BISC 4140 | Immunology and Serology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Emphasis - Histotechnology
Description
A histotechnologist is a health care professional who processes and prepares human and animal tissues to be observed by various forms of microscopy. Following proper tissue preparation, a histotechnologist stains tissue for routine and special identification of bacteria, fungi, cancer, and tissue structure abnormalities for pathological diagnosis.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BISC 1600 & BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I and Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 4 |
| BISC 2060 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BISC 2070 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BISC 2100 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| or BISC 3330 | General Microbiology | |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Emphasis - Dental Hygiene
Description
Registered dental hygienists are licensed oral health care professionals. They provide direct patient care services that limit the extent of cavities and periodontal disease as well as promote the overall health and well-being of the oral environment and head and neck region.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1050 & CHEM 1051 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| BISC 1600 & BISC 1610 | Biological Sciences I and Biological Sciences I Laboratory | 4 |
| BISC 2060 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BISC 2070 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 16 | |
Emphasis - Health Informatics & Inf Mgmt
Description
Health informatics and information management professionals are experts in managing the collection, storage, retrieval, analysis, and interpretation of health care data and information. To provide the highest quality health care delivery, health care information is used not only for patient care, but also for medical legal issues, reimbursement, research, planning, and evaluation.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1000 | Survey of Computing | 3 |
| or CSCI 1001 | Office Applications | |
| BISC 2060 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BISC 2070 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| WRIT 3100 | Writing in Professional Contexts | 3 |
| Total Hours | 14 | |
Emphasis - Healthcare Administration
Description
Health care administrators provide leadership and expertise in a variety of health care settings. A health care administrator (also known as a medical or health services manager) is tasked with overseeing the operations of health care providers. Whether at a doctor’s office, hospital, senior care facility, or outpatient clinic, the health care administrator coordinates the business activities of the facility or department.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 3330 | Ethical Theory | 3 |
| or PHIL 3340 | Biomedical Ethics | |
| MGMT 3610 | Health Systems Management | 3 |
| MGMT 3620 | Health Innovation and Information | 3 |
| MGMT 3630 | Healthcare Regulation and Policy | 3 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Emphasis - Physician Assistant
Description
Physician assistants (PAs) provide health care services under the supervision of physicians. Although PAs work with the supervision by a physician, they may be the principal care providers in certain practices. In such cases, the PA confers with the supervising physician as needed or required by law. For information on a PAs scope of practice by state, visit the American Medical Association website. PAs are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative health care services, as delegated by a physician. They take medical histories, examine and treat patients, order and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays, make diagnoses, and prescribe medications. PAs treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting, and casting. PAs also may prescribe medications in all 50 states.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following options: | 8 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Principles of Physiology | ||
| BISC 2100 | Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| or BISC 3330 | General Microbiology | |
| CHEM 1050 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1060 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |