Allied Health Sciences – Standard Plan
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 1124Q or 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 – FYE (suggested) | 1 |
| Total Credits: 15-16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1125Q or 1128Q or PHYS 1010Q+ | 3-4 |
| BIOL 1107 (TOI-6L) | 4 |
| PSYC 1101 or PSYC 1102 (TOI-5, 6) | 3 |
| PHIL 1000-level (TOI varies) | 3 |
| AH 1100 | 1 |
| Total Credits: 14-15 | |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUSC 1165 (CAHNR TOI req – see approved course list here) | 3 |
| STAT 1000Q or STAT 1100Q | 4 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Elective# (CHEM 1126Q optional) | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 1000 (TOI 2, 5) or COMM 1100 | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| AH 2001 | 2 |
| W course requirement^ | 3 |
| TOI/Gen Ed | 3 |
| Total Credits: 14 | |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH/CAHNR option | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| CAHNR TOI requirement (see approved course list here) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH option | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 4 |
| PSYC 2000-level (or higher) | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 16 | |
Fourth Year
Fall
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH 4239 AND AH 4240W | 3 |
| AH option | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| AH/CAHNR Option | 3 |
| AH Option | 3 |
| Related Cognate | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits: 15 | |
Total 120-122 credits – 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. If a language is required, students may take language courses as electives.
+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.
Standard Plan: 36 credit
Major Requirements Catalog Year: 2025-2026
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 4239* – Research Methods in Allied Health
AH 4240W* – Writing for Allied Health Research
One (3cr) PSYC course, 2000-level or higher
(*must register concurrently)
AH/CAHNR Options*:
Must take 5 courses from the list below (3 must be AH courses)
| AH 2030 Obesity Prevention for Health | AH 3574 Ergonomics |
| AH 2279 Honors Seminar: AHS Research and Profess. | AH 3993 Foreign Studies# |
| AH 2330 Italy’s Mediterranean Food and Our… | AH 4025 Sociocultural Aspects of Aging and Health |
| AH 2410 Digital Health | AH 4092 EMT Training@ |
| AH 3000 U.S. Healthcare System for Prof. Practice | AH 4093 International Study in Allied Health# |
| AH 3005 Biostatistics for Health Professions | AH 4242 Counseling and Teaching for the Health Professional |
| AH 3021 Environment, Genetics and Cancer | AH 4243 Current Issues in Health |
| AH 3025 Human Physiology in Health and Disease | AH 4244 Management for the Health Professional |
| AH 3030 Fundamentals of Brain, Behavior, and Health | AH 4297W Honors Thesis in Allied Health Sciences |
| AH 3060 Healthcare Genetics and Genomics | AH 4501 International Health |
| AH 3093 International Health Study in Rwanda# | AH 4503 Poverty and Public Health |
| AH 3101 Health and Wellness for Life | AH 4530 Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health |
| AH 3121 Immunology for the Medical Laboratory Sciences | ARE 2260 Food Policy |
| AH 3133 Cancer and Your Health | DGS 3226 Current Genetic Research |
| AH 3173 Psychology of Workplace Safety | DGS 4234 Diagnostic Molecular Technologies |
| AH 3175 Environmental Health | KINS 2200 Intro to Athletic Training |
| AH 3193 International Health Exp. in Rwanda# | KINS 2227 Exercise Prescription |
| AH 3203 Aging: Implications for Health Professionals | KINS 3222 Mind, Body, and Sports Performance |
| AH 3231 Program Planning for Health Promotion | KINS 3320 Exercise Psychology |
| AH 3234 Fitness for Health | KINS 4500 Exercise Physiology |
| AH 3275 HAZWOPER | NUSC 2200 Nutrition and Human Development |
| AH 3278 Worker’s Compensation | NUSC 3230 Community Nutrition (also DIET) |
| AH 3303 Disability Law, Policy, Ethics, and Advocacy | NUSC 4236 Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism |
| AH 3320 Introduction to Infectious Diseases | NUSC 4250 Nutrition for Exercise and Sport |
| AH 3570 Health and Safety Management in the Workplace | PATH 2800 Medical Cell Biology |
| AH 3571 Health Hazards in the Workplace | PATH 3700 Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemics |
| AH 3573 Health and Safety Standards in the Workplace | PATH 4000 Bioinformatics in Molecular Epid of Infec Dis |
* 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.
#International studies course;
@details here: https://alliedhealth.uconn.edu/emt-training
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.