Bachelor of Science in Allied Healthcare - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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B.S. in Allied Healthcare

Program Overview

The Allied Healthcare bachelor completion program is designed to provide allied health professionals with the education necessary to advance their careers in healthcare. This program moves beyond current allied health expertise to strengthen critical thinking and understanding of the business, management, and educational aspects of healthcare needed for today’s professional.


Location Admission Contact
Twin Cities Kristin Branlund-Girod - (612) 238-4520
 Course Information

    Degree Requirements

    A minimum of 122 credits is required for graduation with a bachelor of science degree from Saint Mary's University. All students must meet the general education requirements. A minimum of 36 credits is required to complete the B.S. in Allied Healthcare.

    Required Communication Core Courses: 6 cr.

    CM309
    CM310
    Professional Writing
    Oral Communications
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Required Allied Healthcare Courses: 24 cr.

    AH305
    AH315
    AH400
    AH410
    AH420
    NUR330
    MG401
    HR340
    Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare
    Healthcare Communication and Team Strategies
    Instructional Skills
    Critical Review of Health Studies
    Introduction to Medical Informatics
    Healthcare Delivery Systems
    Principles of Management
    Human Resources Management
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
    3 credits
     

    Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.

    AH490
    Allied Healthcare Capstone
    3 credits
     

    Recommended Elective Courses: 3 cr.

    See the Elective Courses section.
     

    Total: 36 cr.
     

    Click on the courses below to expand their descriptions.

  • CM309 Professional Writing (3)
  • CM310 Oral Communications (3)
  • NUR330 Health Care Delivery Systems (3)
  • MG401 Principles of Management (3)
  • HR340 Human Resource Management (3)
  • AH305 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare (3)
  • AH315 Healthcare Communication and Team Strategies (3)
  • AH400 Instructional Strategies (3)
  • AH410 Critical Review of Health Studies (3)
  • AH420 Introduction to Medical Informatics (3)
  • AH490 Allied Healthcare Capstone (3)
 Elective Courses

    Elective courses should total 3 credits.

  • BU300 Accounting Principles (3)
  • MK300 Marketing Principles (3)
  • MG335 Critical Thinking for Managers (3)
  • MG405 Organizational Culture and Change (3)
  • MG415 Total Quality and Team Development (3)
  • MG420 The Future of Organizations (3)
  • IN302 Learning, Creativity, and Self-Discovery (3)
  • IN303 Information and Society (3)
  • IN325 Exploring Issues in Culture and Diversity (3)
  • HR455 Performance Improvement Through Training (3)


Program Staff
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program - Program Director and Bachelor of Science in Allied Healthcare - Program Director