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Transform Health

Wherever you see yourself serving better health the Allied Health degree programs at Shawnee State University offer diversified professional paths in medical and healthcare fields – from dental health, to respiratory therapy, to diagnostic healthcare, and more. Gain the real-world skills and practitioner approach to careers that can have an impact on restoring, sustaining, and amplifying health and well-being for individuals and communities.

Undergraduate Degrees & Programs

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene

Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene | In-Person

Help make a difference in total health through better dental health. Learn the essentials of dental hygiene practice, through a blend of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Prepare to serve as a dental hygienist in a number of settings, including private practice, public health, dental marketing, hospitals and clinics, and teaching and research.

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology | In-Person

Contribute to advancing health behind the scenes in medical laboratories where test results can
help guide practitioners in making diagnoses and developing patient treatment plans. Earn your
degree in as little as five semesters, and gain hands-on laboratory skills as well as conceptual
understanding of anatomy, hematology, chemistry, and clinical microbiology. Prepare to serve
in hospital labs, clinics, doctor’s offices, and commercial labs.

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology | In-Person

Play a role in diagnostic health through your expertise in technology that can drive more
effective diagnoses and treatment. Learn the essentials of employing radiologic technology
within a medical or healthcare setting, covering classroom instruction and clinical experience
gained at one or more of the nine medical centers located throughout the Southern Ohio and
Northern Kentucky area. Prepare to sit for your certifying exam provided by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist, and serve as a radiographer in hospital radiology
departments, clinics, commercial x-ray laboratories, or doctors’ offices.

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Associate Degree in Respirtory Therapy | In-Person

Help patients breathe easier and overcome challenges to respiratory health, including heart,
lung, and circulatory injuries or disorders. Complete your program in as little as five semesters,
while you develop robust clinical skill and prepare to sit for exams that can qualify you for your
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential, and your Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) credentials at the next level. Prepare to serve respiratory health in hospitals, private
practice physicians, sleep disorder centers, health care research institutions, home health care
agencies, retirement centers, and more.

Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science

Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science | In-Person

Boost physical performance in areas such as fitness and nutrition through this BS in Exercise
Science. Cover the essentials of exercise science, including human physiology, fitness level
assessment, health facility and program management, and more. Prepare to serve in public and
private health and fitness facilities, worksite and health care settings.

Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences

Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences | Online or Hybrid

Gain a diversified background around health valued throughout the healthcare field. From
epidemiology to ethics in healthcare to the sciences that underpin human health, you’ll learn to
approach health from research-driven and practical perspectives, including specialized
pathways in healthcare such as dental hygiene, occupational therapy, radiologic technology,
and more. Prepare to serve in a number of healthcare settings – from healthcare facility
management to community health education, among many others.

Tools to Build The Future You Want

As a university with community-college roots, we are geared to sustain a spirit of upward momentum in all we do as a community and as individuals reaching for a future that honors every aspiration in learning and life. We build our education experience around a mission to nurture the success of each and every student, while fostering a pursuit of the highest standards of practice and leadership in every field to achieve a better collective future for us all.