Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree in Allied Health

Bellevue College

Allied health encompasses a broad group of professionals who address diseases, promote wellness, and provide support within a variety of health care settings. This degree prepares students studying allied health areas with advanced skills in math, science and humanities. Upon completing the degree, students may enter related bachelor of applied science programs. The degree is designed to provide individuals who have professional certification in allied health disciplines with possibilities for upward career mobility.The Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Allied Health degree is a bridge between allied health certificates and a transfer degree. The degree is designed to prepare students to enter the allied health workplace with strong knowledge and skills in college-level math, science, social science and humanities. Degree completers are also eligible to enter related BAS programs at Bellevue College or other system colleges. The degree is designed to provide vertical mobility to individuals with professional certificates in Allied Health disciplines or to provide skills to individuals who have general education credits but no professional training. The degree also provides a link between a certificate, the associate degree, and an applied baccalaureate degree.

Institute of Health Sciences, Education and Wellness