& Student Handbook - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in
Allied Healthcare
Bachelor Degree Programs 67
The Bachelor of Science in Allied Healthcare degree completion
program is designed to provide allied healthcare workers the advanced
knowledge and skills needed to expand their healthcare careers. 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.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Allied Healthcare program are
expected to be able to do the following:
1. Demonstrate awareness, respect, and adaptability for socio-cultural
diversity in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
2. Integrate effective and professional written, verbal, and interpersonal
communication skills into daily practice.
3. Establish collegial healthcare teams built on individual strengths and
diverse perspectives.
4. Employ effective instructional strategies in a variety of allied
healthcare settings.
5. Act through an ethical and professional mindset with accountability
for one’s own actions.
6. Incorporate healthcare management skills based on current theory
and practice.
7. Promote staff performance by facilitating personal development and
productive teambuilding.
8. Incorporate basic research skills, information literacy, and data
analysis into evidence-based practices in healthcare.
9. Integrate knowledge of healthcare regulation, government, and
healthcare systems into practice.
10. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in healthcare settings.
11. Demonstrate the general education competencies required for
graduation.
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 credit requirements. A minimum of 36 credits is
required to complete the B.S. in Allied Healthcare.
Required Communication Core Courses.............................................6 cr.
Required Allied Healthcare Courses .................................................24 cr.
Required Capstone .............................................................................3 cr.
Recommended Electives.....................................................................3 cr.
Required Communication Core Courses: 6 cr.
CM309 Professional Writing................................................................3 cr.
CM310 Oral Communications .............................................................3 cr.
Required Allied Healthcare Courses: 24 cr.
AH305 Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare ...................................3 cr.
AH315 Healthcare Communication and Team Strategies ...................3 cr.
AH400 Instructional Skills ...................................................................3 cr.
AH410 Critical Review of Health Studies ............................................3 cr.
AH420 Introduction to Medical Informatics..........................................3 cr.
NUR330 Healthcare Delivery Systems ...............................................3 cr.
MG401 Principles of Management......................................................3 cr.
HR340 Human Resources Management ............................................3 cr.
Required Capstone Course: 3 cr.
AH490 Allied Healthcare Capstone.....................................................3 cr.
Recommended Electives: 3 cr.
BU300 Accounting Principles..............................................................3 cr.
MK300 Marketing Principles................................................................3 cr.
MG415 Total Quality and Team Development .....................................3 cr.
MG405 Organizational Culture and Change .......................................3 cr.
MG335 Critical Thinking for Managers ................................................3 cr.
MG420 The Future of Organizations...................................................3 cr.
IN325 Exploring Issues in Culture and Diversity .................................3 cr.
IN303 Information and Society ............................................................3 cr.
IN302 Learning, Creativity, and Self-Discovery...................................3 cr.
HR455 Performance Improvement Through Training ..........................3 cr.
Faculty
The faculty members for the Bachelor of Science in Allied Healthcare
program have earned doctorate or master’s degrees. Faculty are
selected for their combination of educational and professional
experience and expertise.
Total..................................................................................................36 cr.