OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18
[Archived Catalog]
Integrated Healthcare Studies Major (B.S.I.H.S) |
Major code BS6357
College of Health Sciences and Professions
Interdisciplinary Health Studies, Department of
Grover Center E178
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4502
ihs@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/chsp/ihs/undergraduate/bs-ihs.cfm
Tobe Gillogly, contact person, gilloglt@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Integrated Healthcare Studies (IHS) degree is designed as a completion degree for individuals who have completed at least 60 semester hours in an allied health-related discipline. The IHS program provides students a pathway to further their education and career possibilities for continued study in graduate education. The Integrated Healthcare Studies program responds to the need of an increasingly complex state of the American healthcare system by providing opportunities for students to acquire vital knowledge and skills that will be critical in practicing and navigating the healthcare system. Not only is the healthcare system becoming more complex, healthcare professions and healthcare support will be among the fastest growing occupations, requiring high levels of post-secondary education.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
The admissions criteria are as follows: a) Minimum 60 semester hours of credit in a health-related field (e.g., health technology, medical assisting, human services and technology, health information management, respiratory care, physical therapy assistant). To further qualify the student must have completed the following: 1. One course in mathematics 2. One course in English composition 3. One course in biological sciences 4. One course in psychology, sociology, or social work 5. At least 9 semester hours in additional courses with a health or medical focus including: First Aid and CPR/AED, Medical Terminology, and courses with the Ohio University prefixes BIOS (Biological Sciences), HTCH (Health Technology), MAT (Medical Technology), HST (Human Services Technology) or HLTH (Health). Others will be considered. b) A minimum GPA of 2.67 (B-).
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
Students applying to Ohio University should have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit in a health-related field, and have a minimum GPA of 2.67 (B-) as reflected on official transcripts. The policy and procedure for accepting transfer of credit from other institutions will be consistent with the policy outlined in the current Ohio University Undergraduate Catalog.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Some students who complete this B.S. degree will choose to pursue graduate/professional programs. This program provides the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree (which is normally a requirement for graduate study) and to potentially explore allied health disciplines through elective coursework which may assist/prepare a student for further education at the graduate level. Examples of some of the paths for graduate study would include speech-language pathology, audiology, public/community health, health education, health informatics, health care administration, and social work This degree provides opportunity for more sophisticated study of specific disciplines which may enable a student to pursue management and executive positions in the healthcare industry.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Required Foundational Courses
Complete the following courses:
- HLTH 2000 - Introduction to Public Health Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 3240 - Overview of Healthcare Advocacy Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 3520 - Research and Evidence-based Practice in Healthcare Credit Hours: 3
- NRSE 2121 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
Healthcare Professions and Services
Complete two courses from the following:
- AT 1001 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 1080 - Introduction to Communication Disorders Credit Hours: 3
- EH 2000 - Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 1490 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2030 - Foundations in Health Education Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2170 - Health System Organization, Financing, and Delivery Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2700 - Family and Consumer Health Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 1100 - Introduction to Food Systems Credit Hours: 3
- OHS 2000 - Essentials of Occupational Hygiene and Professions Credit Hours: 3
- PA 2110 - Introduction to the Physician Assistant Profession Credit Hours: 3
- PT 2590 - Introduction to Physical Therapy Credit Hours: 2
- SW 1000 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare Credit Hours: 3
- SW 3273 - Mental Health and Social Work Credit Hours: 3
- SW 3283 - Social Work in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- SOC 2310 - Sociology of Health and Health Care Credit Hours: 3
Interprofessional Education and Practice in Healthcare
Complete one of the following:
- HLTH 4070 - Interprofessional Gerontology Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2112 - Introduction to Interprofessional Education and Practice in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2220 - Cultural Competency in Interprofessional Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 3250 - Interprofessional Health Promotion Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4430 - Working in an Interprofessional Healthcare Team Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4510 - Interprofessional Health Care in Rural/Underserved Populations Credit Hours: 1 - 3
- IHS 4518 - Interprofessional Grand Rounds Credit Hours: 1 - 3
Leadership and Critical Thinking
Complete one of the following:
- EH 4710 - Environmental Risks and Society Benefits Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 3350 - Leadership and Management of Health Care Organizations Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 4445 - Health Care Law and Ethics Credit Hours: 3
- PHIL 3310 - Moral Problems in Medicine Credit Hours: 3
- T3 4725 - Women and Leadership: Roles and Responsibilities Credit Hours: 3
Communication
Complete one of the following:
- IHS 3700J - Writing in the Health Sciences and Professions Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 3400J - Grant Writing for Public Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3
Additional Communication Requirement
Complete one of the following:
- COMS 2040 - Principles and Techniques of Interviewing Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 2050 - Techniques of Group Discussion Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 3060 - Interpersonal Conflict Management Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 3400 - Introduction to Health Communication Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 3410 - Women and Health Communication Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 4110 - Communicating with People with Disabilities Credit Hours: 3
- EH 4000 - Environmental Health and Safety Risk Communication Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2300 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3
Global
Complete a minimum of two courses from the following:
- BIOS 2250 - Genetics in Human Society Credit Hours: 3
- BIOS 4440 - Tropical Disease Biology Credit Hours: 3
- HIST 3110 - History of Public Health Disasters Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2150 - Violence in America Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 4120 - Global Health Programming Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2210 - Introduction to Global Health Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 2235 - Cross Cultural Issues in Tropical Diseases Credit Hours: 3
Sociocultural
Complete a minimun of four courses from the following:
- AAS 4693 - Legal Policy and Disparities in the American Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
- CSD 3000 - Aging and Disorders of Communication Credit Hours: 3
- CFS 2710 - Individuals and Families Over the Lifespan Credit Hours: 3
- CFS 3800 - Death, Dying and Bereavement Credit Hours: 3
- CFS 4640 - Children, Families, and Poverty Credit Hours: 3
- CFS 4670 - Children, Families, Stress and Trauma Credit Hours: 3
- CFS 4760 - Children and Families in Health Care Settings Credit Hours: 3
- COMS 1100 - Communication Among Cultures Credit Hours: 3
- HIST 3202 - Women’s Health and Medicine in U.S. History Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2020 - Introduction to Health and Lifestyle Choices Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2040 - Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2050 - Preventing HIV and STIs Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2100 - Women and Health Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 2901 - Health Aspects of Aging Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4246 - Identifying Abuse in a Healthcare Setting Credit Hours: 3
- IHS 4245 - Considerations of Vulnerable Populations in Healthcare Credit Hours: 3
- SW 2601 - Social Welfare Overview and Trends Credit Hours: 3
- SW 3293 - Aging in American Society Credit Hours: 3
- T3 4300 - Beyond Antioxidants: Whole Foods for Wellness Promotion Credit Hours: 3
Electives
Complete four courses. The following courses have been preapproved. Additional courses may be selected with the approval of your academic advisor.
- BIOS 2210 - Microbes and Humans Credit Hours: 3
- EH 3200 - Health and the Built Environment Credit Hours: 3
- HLTH 3400 - Contemporary Problems in Health Care Organizations Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2210 - Physiological Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2410 - Child and Adolescent Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2510 - Social Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2710 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 3250 - Psychology of Health and Illness Credit Hours: 3