Applied Health Sciences Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration
What is Applied Health Sciences?
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Health Sciences (BSAHS) is an interdisciplinary program for students with an interest in health sciences. The curriculum consists of a variety of pathways to prepare students for application to a health science professional program or as a stand-alone degree to work in various health care settings.
What can I do with an Applied Health Sciences Degree?
Students will emerge with strong foundations in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, communication within a health care setting, interdisciplinary patient care, critical thinking and writing, ethics, and diversity across the health science continuum. The curriculum consists of a variety of pathways to prepare students for application to a health science professional program or as a stand-alone degree to work in various health settings.
Note that admission to one of the professional programs in the College is selective and not guaranteed. Please attend an information meeting to learn about requirements, how admission decisions are made, and how to be a competitive applicant.
Macomb Community College Associate degree options
- Associate of Science (AS)
- Associate of General Studies (AGS)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)
- Other degree programs are possible but may exceed 120 total credits
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) - Satisfies Wayne State University's General Education Requirements
| Goal/Area of study | Macomb Community College Course | Credits | WSU Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition | ENGL 1181 Communication 1 (or ENGL 1210 or 1180) | 3-4 | ENG 1020 |
| SPCH 1060 Speech Communication | 3 | COM 1010 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor |
| See MTA; approved Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | See advisor | |
| Mathematics | MATH 1340 Statistics | 4 | STA 1020 |
| Natural Sciences | BIOL 1000 General Biology 1 | 4 | BIO 1510/1511 |
| See MTA; approved Natural Science (non-BIOL course) | 4 | See advisor | |
| Social Sciences | PSYC 1010 Intro to Psychology | 4 | PSY 1020 |
| POLS 1000 Intro to American Government | 4 | PS 1010 | |
| Applied Health Science Pre-Occupational Therapy Pathway Courses | HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology | 3 | MLS 3330 |
| BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy | 6 | BIO 2870 | |
| PSYC 2450 Lifespan Development | 3 | PSY 2400 | |
| PSYC 2800 Abnormal Psychology | 3 | PSY 3310 | |
| One of the following areas: sociology, public health, anthropology, or other social science (recommend: ANTH 1000, 1100, SOCY 1010, 1210, or WHES 2024) | 3-4 | 1XXX or 2XXX (required elective) | |
| Total Credits | 50-52 |
| Transfer Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Pathway and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) | 50-52 |
| Associate degree requirements and additional electives * -See advisor for course recommendations based on associate degree requirements, educational interests, and career goals. | 10-39 |
| Total Transfer Credits | 60-89 min. |
*The range of credit hours allows for earning credentials, such as certificates, or additional transfer credit while completing an associate degree. Some course(s) not included in the pathway may satisfy Wayne State requirements. See advisors for more information.
Macomb Community College recommendations: Occupational Therapy Assistant (AAS)
| Bachelor of Science (BS) in Applied Health Sciences Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration | Credit |
|---|---|
| KIN 3580 Biomechanics (Satisfies 3000-level requirement when completed at WSU) | 3 |
| AHS 2010 Introduction to Applied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 2020 Applied Health Sciences Communication | 3 |
| AHS 2030 Advanced Statistics for Applied Health Sciences | 4 |
| AHS 3010 Advanced Applied Health Sciences Professions | 3 |
| AHS 3020 Diversity in Applied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 3030 Human Physiology for Applied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 4010 Interprofessional Education in AHS | 3 |
| AHS 4020 Pathophysiology for Applied Health Sciences | 3 |
| AHS 4090 Capstone in Applied Health Sciences | 3 |
| Total Credits | 31 |
NOTE: The required minor is satisfied per the associate degree. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits in residence at Wayne State and 21 credits at the 3000-level or higher (see advisor).
| Wayne State credit summary | Credit |
|---|---|
| Major | 31 |
| Wayne State electives and/or additional degree enhancements (see WSU advisor) | 0-29 |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE CREDITS | 31-60 min. |
| TOTAL WAYNE STATE and TRANSFER CREDITS | 120 min. |
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Information meetings are designed to help prospective students answer questions about the educational opportunities available in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. They are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Wayne State University - Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Primary contacts
Macomb Community College
Counseling & Academic Advising
586-445-7999 | askanadvisor@macomb.edu
Transfer Student Success Center
Transfer Advising
313-577-2487 | transfer@wayne.edu
Wayne Advantage-Macomb
Get a jump-start on your Wayne State University classes while earning your associate degree at Macomb Community College with Wayne Advantage-Macomb. As a Wayne Advantage-Macomb student, you are admitted to Wayne State while enrolled at Macomb, which means you can take courses at one or both institutions in the same semester.
In Wayne Advantage-Macomb, you'll enjoy all the benefits that come with being admitted to Wayne State and attending a major urban research university, including:
- Access to Wayne State's libraries
- A multipurpose WSU OneCard
- Access to the Academic Success Center and Career Services
- Comprehensive academic advising
- Wayne State events and student organizations
- Study abroad opportunities
Notes
- You can review how all courses transfer using the course equivalency tool. For a self-service, customized WSU degree audit, please visit https://wayne.edu/transfer/tess
- Wayne State requires a minimum of 30 credits in residency.
- The pathway allows multiple associate degree options with the flexibility to customize your degree path. The minimum eligibility to participate in the Wayne State Transfer Pathways is a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), and an associate degree (earned or Reverse Transfer). See transfer credit guidelines.
- All college-level (non-developmental), non-duplicated courses with a 2.0 (C) grade point average (GPA) or above will be considered for transfer credit. Earned credit will transfer as 1) direct course equivalency, 2) major/department credit, or 3) elective credit. Credits not earned at Macomb Community College will need to be taken at WSU.
- These pathways do not replace the importance of Macomb Community College and Wayne State academic advising. The pathway provides a general roadmap to degree completion.