
Health Sciences (BAS)
With Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Applied Science in health sciences, you can tailor your studies to relevant areas of personal and professional interest. This BAS is designed specifically for students who’ve earned an Associate of Applied Science. Don’t have an AAS? Check out our Bachelor of Science in health sciences.
Health sciences BAS courses
This online BAS in health sciences offers a flexible curriculum featuring the latest research and insights on a wide variety of health care topics. Course topics in this program include health communication, health care systems and the effects of violence on health.
HSC 432: Legal Issues in Health Care
MED 417: Impact of Violence on Health
HSC 300: Complementary Health Care
HCD 420: Population Health Management
HSC 310: Health Communication
HSC 410: Supporting the Health of Older Adults
CHS 340: Health Theory
HSC 412: Health Issues in Later Life
MED 300: Historical and Contemporary Issues in Health (L)
HCD 303: Global Health Care Systems (GCSI OR G)
MED 320: Applied Medical/Health Care Ethics (HUAD OR HU)
EXW 450: Social Determinants of Health and Health Behavior (CIVI OR (L or SB) & C)
MED 450: Leadership and Professionalism
HCD 330: Health Care Systems in the U.S. (CIVI)
HCD 400: Evidence Odyssey: Decoding Peer-Reviewed Research for Future Practice

Jobs you could get with a BAS in health sciences
Upon graduating from this health sciences BAS, you’ll be able to return to your original area of expertise in allied health and qualify for a variety of new roles, including home health coordinator, health and patient educator and school health specialist. You’ll also be prepared to earn a graduate degree in health sciences. Additional career examples include, but aren’t limited to:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Growth: 8.6%
Salary: $38,520
Community Health Workers
Growth: 14.1%
Salary: $46,190
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Growth: 16.5%
Salary: $58,250
Medical and Health Services Managers
Growth: 28.4%
Salary: $104,830
Administrative Services Managers
Growth: 5.6%
Salary: $103,330
Patient Representatives
Growth: 6.6%
Salary: $44,990
Social and Community Service Managers
Growth: 9.1%
Salary: $74,240