Allied Health (Allied Health Leadership Concentration)
Overview
Allied Health leadership careers are projected to grow 23% by 2025, and because East Tennessee State University allows more transfer credits than most universities, an online B.S. in Allied Health from ETSU can save you valuable time and tuition dollars while helping you move forward faster.
At its core, healthcare delivery is about taking care of people. However, the way we provide patient care has changed dramatically thanks to new technologies, breakthrough treatments and government regulations. ETSU recognizes that allied health professionals have an evolving role in a growing industry and we work to incorporate dynamic technologies into our degree completion program while being aware of changing regulations and the rising costs of healthcare.
In this program, students will build on their existing knowledge and enhance their communication, critical thinking, problem solving, research, and leadership skills. The program is extremely flexible in order to accommodate working allied health professionals and offers financial aid options and enrollment opportunities throughout the academic year (fall, spring, and summer semesters). This B.S. degree program in Allied Health is available entirely online, making it easy for students to balance their professional and personal lives while preparing them for higher salary and status categories or for a Master of Science in Allied Health here at ETSU or elsewhere.
Students seeking admission to the Allied Health Leadership concentration must meet the following criteria:
- College GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (developmental studies grades/quality points excluded)
- Official transcripts and proof of graduation from an accredited allied health Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or certificate program (i.e. Med Lab Tech, Medical Assistant, OTA, PTA)
- Licensed or eligible for professional licensure in discipline
Program
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the B.S. Allied Health entry of the ETSU Catalog.
Designed for Healthcare Providers
The ETSU Online Allied Health degree completion program is designed for healthcare providers in medical fields such as healthcare administration, surgical technology, medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, cardiovascular technology, physical therapy assisting, occupational therapy assisting and other healthcare delivery roles. This regionally accredited online Bachelor of Science in Allied Health, is built for working professionals and accepts more associate's degree transfer credits than normally transfer to a four-year institution.Steps to Apply
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Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account
Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
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Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal
Step 2 Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
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Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields
Step 3 Choose "Undergraduate," select your student type, select your start term, then choose Allied Health (Allied Health Leadership Concentration) and complete the remainder of the form.
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Cost
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| TN Residents | *GA, KY, NC, SC, VA | *Other USA States | eRate (Out of State, 100% online) | All International |
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| $441 per credit hour | $469 per credit hour | $569 per credit hour | $507 per credit hour | $1202 per credit hour |
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- Note, tuition discounts are available for border county students |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?
This fully-online Allied Health B.S. completion program gives students who have already completed an associate degree or certification in a medical field the chance to complete a bachelor’s degree in a relatively short period of time. While many 4-year universities will not accept most transfer credits from Associate of Applied Science or certificate programs, students who have already completed their associate degree or certificate are awarded up to 30+ credit hours of major courses through the online degree completion program. This allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree in as few as 30 credit hours of coursework—that's as little as two semesters. -
What is an aspect of this program?
Earning a bachelor’s degree in Allied Health can increase the hiring and promotional prospects for working professionals, opening the door for them to pursue leadership roles within the healthcare field. And since this program is 100% online, students can earn their bachelor’s degree while working in their chosen profession. -
What accreditations apply to this program?
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. ETSU may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ETSU may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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What are the job prospects with this degree?
Students who graduate from the Allied Health online B.S. completion program may go on to leadership positions within the healthcare field, medical or pharmaceutical sales, or even teaching positions in allied health education programs. Graduates may also choose to apply to graduate and professional programs if they wish, including application to Physician Assistant programs. -
Do I need to have a background in this field? What are the prerequisites?
Yes. Students must have completed an associate degree or certification in a medical field—such as medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, cardiovascular technology, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapy assistant—in order to be eligible for the Allied Health online B.S. completion program. -
Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?
Because this program is designed with the working professional in mind, it is 100% online and completely asynchronous. Students in this program can complete their coursework from wherever they are! -
Does this program require an internship or fieldwork?
No! Internship or fieldwork is not required for this program. -
Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?
Yes! The Allied Health online B.S. completion program is designed to be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the needs of students who work full-time or have familial obligations. Students may also choose to go part-time and take semesters off based on the demands of their busy lives.
Unofficial transcript evaluations can be completed for prospective students in order for them to see exactly how many classes would be required for them to graduate from this program. Students can email an unofficial copy of their transcript to BSAHonline@etsu.edu for a transcript evaluation and personalized plan of study! -
How many spaces are available for each cohort?
The Allied Health online B.S. completion program has an open enrollment policy, and there is no cap on the number of students who can enroll each semester. -
Does the college/department offer scholarships?
Yes, the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences offers college-specific scholarships. Learn more here. Additionally, ETSU's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers scholarship information for all student levels. By submitting the Universal Scholarship Application, students can be considered for a variety of university scholarships. Learn more on their website.