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Students who plan to graduate from Southern with an Associate Degree in Allied Health must meet the A.S. degree General Education requirements of Southern as well as the entrance requirements of the clinical program to which they will be applying.
Applications for transfer to the colleges offering Allied Health programs should be made during the first semester of the final year at Southern. Students should consult the program that they plan to apply to for specific application deadlines.
Most programs require a minimum of a "C" grade for transfer credits. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required for the Associate of Science degree at Southern, but grade point averages between 2.00 and 2.50 are considered minimal for entrance to the junior year of most clinical Allied Health programs. Some programs require the Allied Health Professions Admissions Test (AHPAT).
Note: Due to rapidly changing health care requirements, please contact the individual college/university for recent curriculum changes.
The major Allied health areas in which an Associate Degree may be earned at Southern Adventist University are:
- Two year A.S. degree:
- Pre-Dental Hygiene
- Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics
- Pre-Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
- Three year A.S. degree:
The department also offers one-year curricula to meet requirements for entrance into the following Allied Health degree programs:
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate in Science Degree)
- Physical Therapy Assistant (Associate in Science Degree)
- Radiation Technology (Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees)
For details on these or other programs not offered at Southern Adventist University contact:
Allied Health Programs Adviser
Southern Adventist University
P.O. Box 370
Collegedale, TN 37315-0370
Requirements
- Select an Emphasis/Concentration below to see program requirements.
Pre-Dental Hygiene Emphasis
AS Allied Health
Catalog 2024 - 2025
Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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Dental hygienists provide preventative dental care and encourage patients to develop good oral hygiene skills. In addition to carrying out clinical responsibilities such as cleaning and scaling teeth, hygienists educate patients in ways to develop and maintain good oral health. Although most hygienists work with individual patients, some develop and promote community dental health programs. In addition to career opportunities within dental offices, dental hygienists apply their skills and knowledge in other career activities including office management, business administration, dental hygiene education, research and marketing of dental related equipment and materials.
The program below meets admission requirements for Loma Linda University, as well as Southern Adventist University's requirements for an A.S. degree. This program can be modified to meet the requirements of other schools. For a complete description of Southern's General Education requirements, refer to Academic Policies.
NOTE: C is the lowest acceptable grade
REQUIRED COURSES (44 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ALHT111 - Introduction to the Health Professions (1)
- BIOL101 - Anatomy and Physiology (IN-7) (4)
- BIOL102 - Anatomy and Physiology (4)
- BIOL225 - Basic Microbiology (4)
- CHEM119 - Introductory Chemistry (IN-7) (4)
- CHEM120 - Survey of Health Chemistry (3)
- CHEM121 - Survey of Health Chemistry Laboratory (1)
- COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
- ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3)
- PSYC122 - General Psychology (3)
- SOCI125 - Introduction to Sociology (IN-8) (3)
- MATH112 - Algebra for College Students (3)
- Select 2 credit(s):
- HLED173 - Health for Life (2)
- NRNT125 - Nutrition (3)
- HLNT135 - Nutrition (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- SOCI150 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
- SOCI230 - Multicultural Relations (3)
- Select 1 credits from ADAC (Adventure Activity), PEAC (General Ed Activity Classes) , except:
- ADAC265 - Topics in Activity (1 - 3)
- PEAC125 - Fitness for Collegiate Life (P-1a) (1)
- PEAC225 - Fitness for Life (P-1a) (1)
- PEAC265 - Topics in Physical Activity (1 - 3)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
- Select 2 credit(s):
- ARTH218 - Art Appreciation (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT214 - Survey of American Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT215 - Survey of English Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT216 - Approaches to Literature (IN-10) (3)
- HMNT205 - Stories, Structures, and Song (IN-10) (3)
- MUCH216 - Music in the Christian Church (IN-10) (3)
- MUHL115 - Music in Western Culture (IN-10) (3)
- MUHL120 - Music in the United States (IN-10) (3)
- MUHL218 - Musical Styles and Repertories (IN-10) (3)
- MUPF118 - I Cantori (1)
- MUPF119 - Bel Canto (1)
- MUPF128 - Wind Symphony (1)
- MUPF129 - Applied Music (1 - 2)
- MUPF138 - Symphony Orchestra (1)
- MUPF158 - Die Meistersinger Male Chorus (1)
- SPAN101 - Elementary Spanish I (3)
- SPAN102 - Elementary Spanish II (3)
- ASL101 - American Sign Language I (3)
- ASL102 - American Sign Language II (3)
- ART148 - Ceramics I (3)
ELECTIVES TO = 64 (5 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 64
Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics (Andrews University) Emphasis
AS Allied Health
Catalog 2024 - 2025
Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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Dietitians and nutritionists use their knowledge of the principles of nutrition to help people develop healthy eating habits. Dietitians may be involved in setting up and supervising food service systems for institutions such as hospitals, prisons, and schools; and promoting sound eating habits through education and research. Clinical dietitians provide nutritional services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, or doctors' offices. Community dietitians counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote good health. Management dietitians are responsible for large scale meal planning and preparation in such places as hospitals, nursing homes, company cafeterias, and schools.
The program below meets the admission requirements for Andrews University, as well as Southern Adventist University’s requirements for an A.S. degree. For a complete description of Southern’s General Education requirements, refer to Academic Policies.
This program can be modified to meet requirements of other schools as well.
Note: C is the lowest acceptable grade in this program.
REQUIRED COURSES (44 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ALHT111 - Introduction to the Health Professions (1)
- BIOL101 - Anatomy and Physiology (IN-7) (4)
- BIOL102 - Anatomy and Physiology (4)
- BIOL225 - Basic Microbiology (4)
- BMKT326 - Principles of Marketing (3)
- CHEM119 - Introductory Chemistry (IN-7) (4)
- CHEM120 - Survey of Health Chemistry (3)
- CHEM121 - Survey of Health Chemistry Laboratory (1)
- COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
- ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3)
- HLED173 - Health for Life (2)
- MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
- NRNT125 - Nutrition (3)
- PSYC122 - General Psychology (3)
- SOCI125 - Introduction to Sociology (IN-8) (3)
ELECTIVES TO = 64 (5 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 64
Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics (Loma Linda University Track) Emphasis
AS Allied Health
Catalog 2024 - 2025
Discontinued (2024-01-01)
About
Dietitians and nutritionists use their knowledge of the principles of nutrition to help people develop healthy eating habits. Dietitians may be involved in setting up and supervising food service systems for institutions such as hospitals, prisons, and schools; and promoting sound eating habits through education and research. Clinical dietitians provide nutritional services for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, or doctors' offices. Community dietitians counsel individuals and groups on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote good health. Management dietitians are responsible for large scale meal planning and preparation in such places as hospitals, nursing homes, company cafeterias, and schools.
The program below meets admission requirements for Loma Linda University, as well as Southern Adventist University's requirements for an A.S. degree. For a complete description of Southern's General Education requirements, refer to Academic Policies.
This program can be modified to meet requirements of other schools as well.
NOTE: C is the lowest grade accepted by Loma Linda. Students must have a 3.0 GPA in both the Science and non-Science prerequisites.
REQUIRED COURSES (46 Total Credits)- Course(s):
- ALHT111 - Introduction to the Health Professions (1)
- BIOL101 - Anatomy and Physiology (IN-7) (4)
- BIOL102 - Anatomy and Physiology (4)
- BIOL225 - Basic Microbiology (4)
- CHEM151 - General Chemistry (IN-7) (4)
- CHEM152 - General Chemistry (4)
- COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3)
- ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3)
- HLED210 - Medical Terminology (1)
- NRNT125 - Nutrition (3)
- PSYC122 - General Psychology (3)
- SOCI125 - Introduction to Sociology (IN-8) (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- MATH112 - Algebra for College Students (3)
- MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3)
- Select 1 course(s):
- SOCI150 - Cultural Anthropology (3)
- SOCI230 - Multicultural Relations (3)
- Select 1 credits from ADAC (Adventure Activity), PEAC (General Ed Activity Classes) , except:
- ADAC265 - Topics in Activity (1 - 3)
- PEAC125 - Fitness for Collegiate Life (P-1a) (1)
- PEAC225 - Fitness for Life (P-1a) (1)
- PEAC265 - Topics in Physical Activity (1 - 3)
- PEAC425 - Fit for Hire (P-1c) (1)
- Select 2 credit(s):
- ARTH218 - Art Appreciation (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT214 - Survey of American Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT215 - Survey of English Literature (IN-10) (3)
- ELIT216 - Approaches to Literature (IN-10) (3)
- HMNT205 - Stories, Structures, and Song (IN-10) (3)
- MUCH216 - Music in the Christian Church (IN-10) (3)
- MUHL115 - Music in Western Culture (IN-10) (3)
- MUHL120 - Music in the United States (IN-10) (3)
- MUHL218 - Musical Styles and Repertories (IN-10) (3)
- MUPF118 - I Cantori (1)
- MUPF119 - Bel Canto (1)
- MUPF128 - Wind Symphony (1)
- MUPF129 - Applied Music (1 - 2)
- MUPF138 - Symphony Orchestra (1)
- MUPF158 - Die Meistersinger Male Chorus (1)
- SPAN101 - Elementary Spanish I (3)
- SPAN102 - Elementary Spanish II (3)
- ASL101 - American Sign Language I (3)
- ASL101L - American Sign Language I Lab (0)
ELECTIVES TO = 64 (3 Total Credits) Grand Total Credits: 64
Sample Degree Plan
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