This degree completion program, offered by the University of Texas at Brownsville, is designed for graduates of Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in the Allied Health and Nursing fields. Students can take 16 of the courses toward the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Health Services Technology (BAT-HST) degree online via the UT TeleCampus.
The BAT-HST degree requires the following:
- completion of an AAS degree, its prerequisites, or equivalent as approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at an accredited Community College, Technical College, or equivalent entity in most allied health and nursing fields;
- completion of the General Education Core requirements; and
- completion of 36 hours of upper level courses which include 21 hours of the Bachelor of Applied Technology Health Services Core and 15 hours of Electives. These electives can be drawn from the HST offerings or any elective that is approved by the program Advisor. Elective credit by examination is available for advance certifications in Allied Health and Nursing specialties.
General Education Core (48 hours- some courses offered online*)
Health Services Core (21 hours - offered online)
Health Services Electives (15 hours - offered online)
AAS Technical Credit (up to 36 hours)
Minimum Semester Credit Hours - 120 hours
*Online general education courses are offered by the UT TeleCampus. Check with the program Advisor prior to registering for any of these courses to ensure they apply toward the program.
This degree is not designed to prepare practitioners for professional certification in a new field. It is designed to build on a career developed at the AAS level by adding skills in leadership and management, or teaching in secondary and post-secondary education. Flexibility in course selection should allow students to design a meaningful degree plan that will accomplish their career enhancement goals.
COURSES
For a listing of the courses required for the program, click on each link above. To find out when the courses will be offered, link to the course catalog, select the program and click search. Catalog search results will return the schedules for at least two semesters, but not all programs are scheduled that far in advance.
PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION AND ADVISOR
Dr.
John McCabe
Program Director
Allied Health Department
UT Brownsville
(956) 882-5017
john.mccabe@utb.edu
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Will I have to visit the campus? The program will be offered predominantly using the Internet, but may include supplemental materials such as video/audio tapes and CD-ROM. Students will not be required to attend the campus at any time.
- How much will it cost? Students are billed by UTB for courses. Links to campus tuition and fee information can be found on the cost & financial information page. Textbooks, supplemental readings and required software are additional costs.
- How can I find more information? Contact the Advisor for addtional information about the program.
GETTING STARTED
To participate in the program, students must apply to and be accepted by UT Brownsville. Students currently pursuing an approved AAS program at another institution should first consult their technical field advisors at their institution if interested in coordinating AAS requirements with UTB's BAT-HST requirements.
When students initially enroll at UTB they will receive a tentative degree plan. Students are encouraged to complete the General Education Core requirements first, however they may take upper level courses before completing the General Education Core. Online general education courses are offered by the UT TeleCampus. Check with the program Advisor prior to registering for any of these courses to ensure they apply toward the program.
When students are ready to start the BAT program, the Advisor will assist in finalizing the appropriate degree plan for the additional academic coursework. Careful selection of courses with the program Advisor is very important.
Non-degree seeking students who wish to take a BAT-HST course without an allied health background may do so but should recognize that these courses are designed for students with an allied health background. BAT-HST courses generally do not have prerequisites that would prevent students from taking the courses for general interest. Please check course prerequisites and contact the program Advisor for assistance in choosing appropriate courses.
For additional information on registration and course access, please link to Enrollment Services.