Professional Health Studies (PHSAS)

Award: Associate in applied science degree

Program location: South Omaha Campus

Numerous and diverse opportunities exist in the area of health and public services.  This degree provides students with the flexibility to create career tracks and options based on their personal and professional goals. The degree focuses on career areas as well as general education and presents students with an associate degree, which allows some latitude in selection of courses in the various health and public services areas.  Students should work with an advisor or counselor in planning the completion of this degree.

Responsibilities vary depending on the professional setting, location, and discipline.  Graduates work side-by-side with skilled practitioners and career professionals and are an integral part of the healthcare and public service team, providing excellent healthcare and service while making a difference in the lives of the patients and community members they serve.  

Graduation Requirements

General education	33.0*
Major requirements	36.0
Option requirements	13.5-27.0
Total credit hours required	96.0-114.5

 

*Some general education requirements may have been previously met in the certificate program.

 

General education requirements (33.0 credit hrs.)

Communications

ENGL 1010	English Composition IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
ENGL 1020	English Composition IIONLINEHYBRID	4.5

Social sciences/natural science

	Natural science elective	6.0
	Social sciences	4.5

See Social Sciences Options

Quantitative/numeracy skills

MATH 1310

Intermediate AlgebraONLINE

4.5

Other

HMRL 1010	Human Relations SkillsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
INFO 1001	Information Systems and LiteracyONLINEHYBRID	4.5

Major requirements for Professional Health Studies (36.0 credit hrs.)

Some major requirements may have been previously met in the certificate program.

Courses

Complete a minimum of 36.0 course credit hours from a maximum of two prefixes related to health fields.  Select from these prefixes:  HLTH, HIMS, DENT, NURS, BIOS, SCIE, CHEM, PHYS, MDST, EMSP, and FIST.  The following example demonstrates a possible combination.

HIMS 1111	Healthcare CareersONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HIMS 1120	Medical Terminology IONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HIMS 1130	Medical Terminology IIONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HIMS 1150	Introduction to Medical Law and EthicsONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HIMS 1180	Disease ProcessesONLINEHYBRID	4.5
HLTH 1050	Nutrition in the Life CycleONLINE	4.5
HLTH 1200	Long-Term Care - CNA	6.5
HLTH 1300	Medication Aide	5.0

Option requirements for Professional Health Studies tracks (13.5-27.0 credit hrs.)

The Professional Health Studies tracks are available in the areas listed below. See the following pages for specific additional courses required to satisfy each option.  Note that not all courses in the degree options may transfer.     

Dental Assisting (24.0 credit hrs.)

Professional Health Studies – Dental Assisting (PHSDO)

Paramedicine (19.5 credit hrs.)

Professional Health Studies – Paramedicine (PHPMO)

General Health Studies (27.0 credit hrs.)

Professional Health Studies – General Health Studies (PHSGO)

Medical Assisting (13.5 credit hrs.)

Professional Health Studies – Medical Assisting (PHSMO)

Some general education and major courses have been previously met in the certificate programs; refer to the following pages for additional requirements.  Note that not all courses in the degree options may transfer.