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Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) – Applied Health Science
Applied Health Science Concentration
Is a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) right for me?
UCM’s BAS degree is designed for students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) at the community college level. If you do not have an AAS degree but are interested in behavioral health, consider exploring UCM’s related programs.
Are you a healthcare professional, adult learner or career changer ready to step into leadership and health promotion? If you hold an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and want to advance your career while managing full-time work or personal commitments, UCM’s BAS in Applied Health Science is built for you.
Delivered entirely through flexible online learning, this interprofessional program lets you maximize your transfer credits to earn your bachelor’s degree faster. You will gain practical, career-focused knowledge from experienced faculty to prepare you for high-impact roles in healthcare management, community health and population health.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Health Science, BAS at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Applied Science (AAS Required) | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Online
Admission Requirements: Completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree
| Karen Doyle Associate Professor and Program Coordinator Morrow 133 660-543-4662 kmdoyle@ucmo.edu Erica Spurgeon |
What you’ll learn in the Applied Health Science program
UCM’s BAS in Applied Health Science consists of 33 credit hours that blend a strong core in health studies with customizable tracks in health promotion and leadership. You will learn to evaluate public health needs, navigate modern healthcare technology and develop interprofessional strategies that improve health outcomes for diverse populations.
Through our specialized courses, you will study:
- Health Planning and Evaluation: Conduct real-world health needs assessments and design targeted health programs to solve critical community wellness challenges.
- Medical Systems and Interventions: Utilize mock electronic health records systems to evaluate patient data and determine appropriate health interventions in courses like Drugs: Addiction to Recovery.
- Epidemiology and Disease Tracking: Track current infectious disease trends, monitor chronic illness patterns and analyze population-level health data.
- Interprofessional Leadership: Develop targeted skills in healthcare management, workplace safety or policy depending on your unique career goals.
Applied Health Science (BS02): 33 Semester Hours
- HLTH 3300 - Health Behavioral Theory (3)
- HLTH 3350 - Introduction to Epidemiology and Population Health (3)
- HLTH 3400 - Interprofessional Education (IPE) I: Program Planning and Evaluation (3)
- HLTH 4310 - Drugs: Addiction to Recovery (3)
- HLTH 4420 - U.S. Health Policy, Advocacy and Ethics (3)
- HLTH 4450 - Global Health (3)
- HLTH 4765 - Internship (6)
Select 9 Hours from One of the Following:
Leadership in Health Professions
Population Health
- CDM 4175 - Public Health Disaster Management (3)
- CDM 4515 - Safety and Health for Emergency Responders (3)
- CJ 4330 - Criminal Justice and the Mental Health Systems (3)
- HDFS 4550 - Health and Human Services (3)
- HDFS 4850 - Family Policy and Advocacy (3)
- NUR 4111 - Socio-Economic Factors Impacting Health (3)
- PSY 3030 - Introduction to Statistics for Psychology (3)
- SAFE 4005 - Environmental, Health, and Safety Risk Assessment (3)
Unique learning opportunities in Applied Health Science
- Tailored Interprofessional Tracks: Customize your coursework to match your specific ambition. Choose elective pathways that pair health studies with leadership, management, safety, first responder operations or public health policy.
- Flexible Workplace-Based Internships: Complete your internship capstone online or directly at your current place of employment, allowing you to gain practical experience without taking time off work.
- Hands-On Tech Integration: Train using mock electronic health records systems to practice making real-time clinical and operational health decisions.
- Professional Networking and Conferences: Build your network by serving as an intern at the Art/Science of Health Promotion Conference, attending the Wellness Alliance Annual Conference or joining the Health Studies Student Leadership Advisory Board.
Fast facts about Applied Health Science, BAS
- 100% Online Flexibility: Study asynchronously online from anywhere — Warrensburg, Lee's Summit or beyond — making it ideal for full-time working adults.
- Nationally Recognized Transfer Support: Named to the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll, UCM makes it easy to apply your AAS technical credits toward a bachelor’s degree.
- Expert Practitioner Faculty: Learn directly from faculty members who bring years of active, real-world healthcare and public health experience into the virtual classroom.
- Career-Focused Interdisciplinary Design: Combine health studies with customized coursework in leadership, insurance or public safety to stand out in the job market.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships for Applied Health Science, BAS
As a UCM student, you’ll have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education. The University of Central Missouri offers general university awards, grants, loans and work-study options.
In addition to broad university financial aid, Applied Health Science students can
apply for targeted scholarship opportunities via
the UCM Scholarship Finder:
- Mike and Sueann Carter Scholarship
- Undergraduate Scholars Grant (funding for undergraduate research projects)
The next steps to earning a BAS in Applied Health Sciecne are yours:
① Request information about UCM’s Applied Health Science, BAS.
Career opportunities and outcomes for Applied Health Science, BAS
Earning your BAS in Applied Health Science from UCM opens doors to diverse, fast-growing sectors across public health, insurance, non-profit outreach and clinical management.
Whether you want to lead health initiatives in your local community or transition into healthcare administration, this degree equips you with the interprofessional skills required by modern health employers.
Possible bachelor's degree jobs and career paths include:
- Community health worker
- Healthcare manager or health administrator
- Population health coordinator (insurance or public health sectors)
- Health educator / Wellness director
- Public health outreach specialist
- Patient advocate coordinator
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The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
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Frequently Asked Questions
You will gain interprofessional expertise in community health, epidemiology, healthcare leadership and health program planning. You’ll learn how to assess community health needs, use electronic health records and design health interventions that make a difference in diverse populations.
Yes. The program is offered 100% online asynchronously, allowing you to complete coursework on your schedule. Furthermore, experiential components, such as your internship capstone, can often be completed at your current job.
