Allied Health

Overview

This degree offers students a variety of electives to choose from to best fit the paraprofessional or professional program being applied for after obtaining the A.S. degree in Allied Health.

Popular programs include nursing, paramedic, medical technology, radiology technology, pharmacy, and medicine. Please note that the Allied Health electives CANNOT double count as general requirements. The student should contact the Allied Health advisor for more information on these choices.

Degree Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Science inAllied Health degree, graduates will:

• Identify and ask focused questions, and apply scientific methodology including observation, hypothesis formulation and testing, and evaluation of evidence in laboratory, academic, and everyday situations.
• Perform mathematical calculations involving counting, arithmetical operations, algebra, and the evaluation of functions.
• Demonstrate competency in the methodologies used to study living systems, with a focus on human biology.
• Identify the significant epidemiological, social and community changes on the North Slope as a result of first contact.
• Be prepared to pursue paraprofessional or professional degree in the health care field of their choice