Bachelor of Science in Professional Health Sciences
Program Information
The Department of EMS Education offers the Bachelor’s of Science degree in Professional
Health Sciences for those students who want to have a well-rounded background in health
sciences, but do not wish to pursue a specific professional degree. This program also
allows students in pre-professional programs that change their major from specific
professional degrees to apply most of their course credits towards this degree. The
program provides broad information in both health related disciplines as well as health
informatics and/or management. Graduates from this program should be suited to work
in hospitals, long-term care facilities, health insurance companies, and physicians’
offices; as well as becoming pharmaceutical reps, medical supply reps, hospital managers’
assistants and more. They could also pursue an MPA and go into hospital administration
and many other fields.
Accreditation
The University of South Alabama is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Department of EMS Education's
Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs
for the EMS Professions (CoEMSP).
Admission to the University
Criteria for general admission of EMS students to the University are the same as those
for all students. Please consult with the University's Admission's office for more information about admission policies and procedures.
Admission to the Health Sciences Component
All students are required to fulfill a 41 semester hour General Education Core and
a 25 semester hour Pre-professional Core as outlined in the curriculum below. After
successfully completing these courses, students may enroll in the Health Sciences
component. Also, must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all pre-requisite courses and a
minimum University GPA of 2.0.
Bachelor of Science in PHS Degree Requirements
Download a copy of the PHS Degree Requirements and Graduation Plan here.
Tuition and Fees
Students are responsible for payment of all tuition and fees according to University
policies and procedures. Tuition and fees are set by the University of South Alabama,
upon approval of the Board of Trustees. For current information on tuition and fees,
please refer to the University’s Admission’s office.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for eligible students. Interested applicants should contact
the University’s Financial Aid Office.
Advising Contact Information
Academic Advisor
Linda Stearns
lstearns@southalabama.edu
Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
University of South Alabama
HAHN 3028
5721 USA Drive North
Mobile, Alabama 36688
Telephone: (251) 445-9260
Fax: (251) 445-9397
Available for appointments: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.