Allied Health

Designed for Healthcare Providers

The ETSU Online Allied Health degree completion program is designed for healthcare providers in medical fields such as healthcare administration, surgical technology, medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, cardiovascular technology, physical therapy assisting, occupational therapy assisting and other healthcare delivery roles. This accredited online Bachelor of Science in Allied Health is built for working professionals and accepts more associate's degree transfer credits than normally transfer to a four-year institution.

Steps to Apply

• Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

  Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

  

• Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

  Step 2  Sign in to the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

  

• Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

  Step 3   Choose "Undergraduate," select your student type, select your start term, then choose  Allied Health and complete the remainder of the form.

  

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Cost

TN Residents	*GA, KY, NC, SC, VA	*Other USA States	eRate (Out of State, 100% online)	All International
$464 per credit hour	$493 per credit hour	$599 per credit hour	$532.50 per credit hour	$1,225 per credit hour
The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details. - Tuition discounts are available for border county students. - Additional fees may be required. - Visit the Paying for College page to read more about costs and financial aid options. Students may also use theTuition and Fees estimator. - The information presented in the Tuition and Fees estimator is only an estimate; it is not an actual statement of costs - *First-Time Freshman and Transfer Students only. Currently enrolled students should visit the tuition and fees charts if considering a major change.

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

• Why should I pursue this program at ETSU?

  This fully online Allied Health B.S. degree completion program gives students who have already completed an associate of applied science (AAS) degree or certification in an allied health field an opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree. Students who have already completed their AAS degree or certificate may be awarded up to 30+ credit hours of major courses through the online degree completion program. This may allow students to complete their bachelor’s degree in as few as 30 credit hours of coursework (two semesters).

• What accreditations apply to this program?

  East Tennessee State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. East Tennessee State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of East Tennessee State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website  (www.sacscoc.org).
  
  

• Do I need to have a background in this field? What are the prerequisites?

  Yes. Students must have completed an associate of applied science (AAS) degree or certification in an allied health field—such as medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, cardiovascular technology, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapy assistant—to be eligible for the Allied Health, B.S., degree completion program.

  
  It is recommended that students complete HSCI 2230/2231 – Introduction to Microbiology/Lab or equivalent before enrolling in the online degree completion program. This course is currently only offered on-ground at ETSU. Please complete the form above to be connected with the ETSU program coordinator for additional information prior to applying.

• Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous? 

  Because this program is designed with the working professional in mind, it is 100% online asynchronous. Students in this program have the flexibility to complete their coursework from wherever they are.

• Does this program require an internship or fieldwork? 

  No internship or fieldwork is required for this program.  

• Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

  Yes. The Allied Health online B.S. degree completion program is designed to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of students who work full-time or have familial obligations. Students may also choose to go part-time and take semesters off based on the demands of their busy lives.

   

  Unofficial transcript evaluations can be completed for prospective students for them to see exactly how many classes would be required for them to graduate from this program. Students can email an unofficial copy of their transcript to BSAHonline@etsu.edufor a transcript evaluation and personalized plan of study.

• Are scholarships available?

  Additionally, ETSU's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships offers scholarship information for all student levels. By submitting the Universal Scholarship Application, students can be considered for a variety of university scholarships.