Allied Health Studies, B.A.
Create a foundation for allied health professional fields.
About the Bachelor of Arts in Allied Health Studies
Departments from across the University of Mississippi contribute courses to the B.A. in Allied Health Studies, which is organized by the Health Professions Advising Office in the College of Liberal Arts. The degree prepares students for application and admission to nursing and other allied health professional schools.
Students receive a well-rounded general education from the College of Liberal Arts that empowers them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change in the world. The program also allows students to choose the relevant courses for their professional school of choice.
Allied Health Studies majors receive direct support from the Health Professions Advising Office, a nationally-recognized office that is unique in Mississippi. The office offers one-on-one advising, programs, and support to explore career opportunities and to create a competitive application to professional school.
The Value of an Allied Health Studies Degree
Allied Health Studies majors achieve an understanding of people, health, and culture. This gives them the ability to understand human behavior, communicate complex ideas, think critically, interpret data, and engage with a diverse world. These skills prepare our majors to enter any allied health profession and become leaders of the future.
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Program Information
Degree
B.A. in Allied Health Studies
Emphases
Dental Hygiene, Health Informatics and Information Management, Histotechnology, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Radiologic Sciences
Required Credit Hours
120
Program Type
Major
Program Location
School
Duration
4 Years
Additional Paths of Study
Physician Assistant (PA) Emphasis
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.
- Physician Assistant
Health Administration
Health care is a business and, like every other business, it needs good management to keep it running smoothly. You can become a health care manager with a bachelor’s degree but it is preferred that you seek a higher degree.
- Health Administration
Degree Requirements
Students in the B.A. in Allied Health Studies program complete 30-36 credit hours of courses for the major, additional requirements, and a required minor field of study.
Core Courses
- Bisc 210: Microbiology (or any Bisc 300 level or higher)
- ES 396: Allied Health Terminology OR Clc 201: Medical Terminology
- NHM 311: Nutrition
- Spch 102: Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR Spch 105: Business and Professional Speaking
- One of the following advanced communication courses
- Spch 305: Collaborative Communication
- Writ 300: Rhetoric of Professional Communication
- Writ 310: Writing in Professional Contexts
- Writ 320: Contemporary Writing Studies
- Writ 380: Scientific Writing
- Writ 399: Special Topics
- Writ 410: Grant Writing
Advanced Electives
5 of the following electives, depending on your allied health field and interests
- Anth 349: Medical Anthropology
- Ger 310: End of Life Issues
- Ger 344: Aging in the 21st Century
- Ger 390: Special Topics
- Ger 490: Programs and Services in Gerontology
- IMC/Jour 585: Health Communications
- Mgmt 352: Health Innovation & Information
- Mgmt 353: Healthcare Regulation and Policy
- NHM 323: Human Growth and Development
- NHM 325: Family Relations
- NHM 328: Child Development
- PH 303: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
- PH 312: Behavioral Aspects of Weight Management
- Phil 321: Ethics
- Phil/Rel 328: Biomedical Ethics
- Soc 301/G St 303: The Family
- Soc 310: Sociology of Disability
- Soc 311: Social Problems
- Soc 333: Sociology of Delinquency
- Soc 345: Population Trends and Problems
- Soc 353: Community Development
- Soc 370/Hon 315: Population Health
- Soc 413/AAS 413: Race and Ethnicity
- Soc 427: Social Stratification
- SW 326: Gerontology
- Any 300 level or above biology course
- Any 300 level or above psychology course
- Any 300 level or above exercise science course
Additional Requirements
- Psy 201: General Psychology
- One of the following
- Psy 301: Developmental Psychology
- Psy 311: Abnormal Psychology
- NHM 323: Human Growth and Development
What is Allied Health Studies?
Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts
As Coordinator of Student Recruitment for the College of Liberal Arts, I work with students, and their parents, who are interested in attending UM for their undergraduate degrees. I coordinate personalized visits to our departments, answer questions about the majors and programs in the CLA and handle all recruitment communications from the CLA. Please feel free to send me any questions you may have. It is my job to make sure you have everything you need to make an informed decision on where to spend your college career, and I hope it will be with the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi!
Annabelle Harris
Admissions Counselor
Meet our Allied Health Studies Students They Know Best
Brooke Tyree
Aevari Kotil
Olivia Schneider
Caitlin Knight
Madison Cantrell
Future CLA Students
College of Liberal Arts Undergraduate Students
We invite future undergraduates to learn about the College of Liberal Arts, the value of the liberal arts education, our programs, career opportunities, and resources to help you succeed. You can also request a personalized degree sheet.
Advantages of Studying Allied Health
Studying allied health offers valuable skills and knowledge that significantly impact patient care. Whether you're considering a healthcare career or seeking professional advancement, allied health studies open a world of opportunities. These programs cover anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and specialized techniques, providing a solid foundation for understanding the human body, medical conditions, and treatment methods.
Allied health professionals play a crucial role, working alongside doctors and nurses, providing essential support and services that directly impact patient well-being. They contribute to the healthcare team by improving care quality and enhancing patient outcomes.
Next Steps
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