Allied Health Sciences – Digital Health and Technology Concentration
Sample Course Sequence*
UConn Graduation Requirements – including major and Common Curriculum requirements – can be found at UConn’s Undergraduate Catalog.
Students normally average 15 credits per semester over a 4-year period (fall/spring only) to meet the 120 academic credits required.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1122 or CHEM 1124Q or CHEM 1127Q+ (TOI-6L) | 4 |
| MATH 1060Q or higher | 3-4 |
| PSYC 1100 (TOI-6) | 3 |
| ENGL 1007 OR ENGL 1010 OR ENGL 1011 | 4 |
| UNIV 1800 OR 1810 – FYE | 1 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1125Q or CHEM 1128Q or PHYS 1010Q+ | 3-4 |
| BIOL 1107 (TOI-6L) | 4 |
| PSYC 1101 OR PSYC 1103 (TOI 5/6) | 3-4 |
| PHIL 1000-level (TOI varies) | 3 |
| AH 1100 | 1 |
| Total Credits: 14-16 | |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| TOI/Gen Ed (CAHNR TOI Requirement) | 3 |
| STAT 1000Q OR STAT 1100Q | 4 |
| AH/PUBH 1001 (CAHNR TOI Requirement) | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed^ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE# | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 2001 | 2 |
| AH 2100 OR AH 2279 | 1 |
| COMM 1000 (TOI-2/5) | 3 |
| W course requirement^ | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 3000 | 3 |
| Communications Option | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (minor course) | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 2410 | 3 |
| Innovate and Entrepren. Option | 3 |
| AH/CAHNR Option | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (minor course) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (minor course) | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Fourth Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 4239 AND AH 4240W | 3 |
| AH/CAHNR Option | 3 |
| Design and Info Systems Option | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (minor course) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH/CAHNR Option | 3 |
| Ethics/Social Implications Option | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (minor course) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Total 120 credits required for graduation (total credits vary depending on credits assigned to required, elective, general education, AH major, and related cognate courses). Courses on P/F cannot be used to satisfy general education, AH major, and related cognate courses requirement.
*Class selection can vary. Students should meet with advisor to determine best courses to fulfill graduation requirements and career goals. The above sequence of courses is a sample. Actual sequencing may vary based on advising and student goals.
#Electives – The total number of elective courses needed to meet the 120 credits for graduation will vary depending on the number of credits assigned to each course. Students may need to take additional electives. Students should track credits for graduation carefully and take elective credits accordingly. Students can utilize electives to complete prerequisite requirements for advanced courses, minors, Experiential Global Learning (study abroad), internships, research, and/or courses required for graduate admissions. This plan of study assumes the foreign language is completed prior to admission to the university.
+Chemistry sequence: While the major allows different chemistry sequences to meet program requirements, chemistry sequence taken will be dependent on career goal and graduate program admission criteria. Students should consult with their advisor for appropriate courses to complete this requirement.
^All students beginning in Fall 2025 will be taking courses that fall into six Topics of Inquiry (TOIs) and three Competencies, while students who matriculated prior to Fall 2025 will continue to follow the General Education Curriculum. Transfer students will have the option to follow either the TOI requirements or the General Education Curriculum. Please consult with your advisor if you have questions.
Digital Health and Technology Concentration: 36 credit
Major Requirements Catalog Year: 2026-2027
Students majoring in Allied Health Sciences must complete 36 credits of course work meeting the following requirements:
• be numbered 2000 or above
• be approved by the student’s advisor and department head
• include at least 30 credits taken at UConn
• be taken in two or more departments
• include at least 15 credits from departments in CAHNR, which must be taken at UConn
• have a combined grade point average of at least 2.0
• not include more than 6 credits total of research, independent study, internship, instructional assistant, or international studies
• not be taken on Pass/Fail
• not include more than 6 credits of S/U coursework
• not include more than 8 credits of courses used to satisfy requirements for a minor
• not include more than 6 credits in transfer credit with advisor and department head approval
Required Courses
| AH 2001 – Medical Terminology |
| AH 2100 – Career Development for Future Health Professionals |
| AH 2410 – Digital Health |
| AH 3000 – U.S. Healthcare System and Professional Practice |
| AH 4239* – Research Methods in Allied Health |
| AH 4240W* – Writing for Allied Health Research |
(*must register concurrently)
Communications Option: Choose 1
| AH 4030 – Public Health Communication1 |
| COMM 2600 – Media in the Information Age |
| COMM 3420 – Health Communication |
| COMM 3430 – Science Communication |
AH/CAHNR Options: 3 courses from the list* below
| AH 3005 (OR 5005) – Biostatistics for the Health Professional |
| AH 3060 – Healthcare Genetics and Genomics |
| AH 3231 (OR 6305) – Program Planning for Health Promotion |
| AH 4030 – Public Health Communication |
| AH 4242 – Counseling and Teaching for the Health Professional |
| AH 4243 – Current Issues in Health |
| AH 4244 – Management for the Health Professional |
| ARE 2464 – Measuring Impact of Programs that Raise Human Well-being |
| ARE 3222 – Marketing and Consumer Behavior |
| PATH 4000 – Bioinformatics in Molecular Epidemiology |
Design and Information Systems Option: Choose 1
| BADM 3401 – Business Software Development |
| BADM 3402 – Mobile Application Development |
| BME 3520 – Developing Mobile Apps for Healthcare |
| ENGL 2614 – Writing with Algorithms |
| ENGL 2616 – Artificial Intelligence: Creative and Critical Approaches |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Option: Choose 1
| BADM 2220 – Navigating the Future of Technology |
| BADM 2234 – The Entrepreneurial Journey |
| BADM – 2236 – Content Entrepreneurship |
| BADM 2240 – Mastering Creativity and Innovation |
| ENGR 3500 – Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| UNIV 3294 – Entrepreneurial Approaches to Community-Centered Innovation |
* Some courses have prerequisites and are not offered every semester; students are advised to reference the catalog for course requirements. Some courses may require departmental/advisor/instructor consent; subject to availability.
1AH 4030 may only be applied once towards major requirements.
Related Cognate Courses: Additional Courses to meet the 36 Credit Requirement
Courses should speak to the student’s career goals and interests and/or graduate admission requirements. Students are advised to consult with their advisor in advance of enrollment. Approval by advisor and department head is required.
A minor is strongly recommended to enhance your degree and broaden your academic foundation in digital health and technology. Some suggested minors include but are not limited to: Bioinformatics; Business Fundamentals Minor; Communication; English; Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation; Entrepreneurship; Healthcare Management and Insurance Studies; Information Assurance; Psychology; Social Responsibility and Impact in Business; Software Design.