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Otolaryngology
Technician Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Clinical Research Administration Major) |
This program is open to the following U.S. Navy Otolaryngology Technicians:
- Otolaryngology Technician – NEC 8446
Students in the major in Clinical Research Administration must successfully complete 124 credit hours, composed of the four components listed below.
Full descriptions of the health sciences core courses and the courses in the major are provided by clicking on the course name.
- Advanced Standing for Otolaryngology
Technician "C" School and Electives (60 credit hours)
Upon registration in the program, 46 credit hours of advanced standing for successful completion of Otolaryngology Technician training are applied towards the degree. The student will be required to obtain 14 additional hours in this category (CLEP, DANTES, or other military credit may be acceptable).
- General Education Requirements (30 credit hours)
General education course work must include:- 6 hours of English composition
- 3 hours of mathematics (college algebra or higher course)
- HSci 115 – Introductory Biostatistics for Health Science Professional (3 hours) or an introductory statistics course
- 6 hours of science
- 12 hours of humanities/social sciences
These requirements may be fulfilled by taking course work at community colleges or other accredited institutions of higher education. A limited number of credit hours may be granted for work completed through non-traditional methods, such as military service schools or CLEP or DANTES examinations.
The English and mathematics requirements must be completed prior to entry into the program.The science requirement can be met by taking courses in any of the physical sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, physics, earth sciences, astronomy). (Note: Individuals interested in preparing for application to a physician assistant program will need at least 8-16 hours of chemistry. Check with the PA programs under consideration for specific requirements.)
Examples of course work that would satisfy humanities/social science requirements include: American civilization, anthropology, art, classics, creative writing, economics, foreign language, geography and regional science, history, humanities, literature, journalism, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, social sciences, speech and drama, and sociology. Course work in the physical sciences or technical or professional fields (e.g., business, engineering, and computer science) cannot be accepted towards humanities/social sciences requirements.
- Core Courses (15 credit hours)
A selected 15 credit hours of course work from the list below provides a core knowledge base and competency and are required of all candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences:
- HSci 101 — Psychosocial Aspects of Health and Illness (3 hours)
- HSci 102 — Pathophysiology (3 hours)
- HSci 103 — Health Policy and the Health Care System (3 hours)
- HSci 104 — Management of Health Science Services (3 hours)
- HSci 105 — Ethics for Health Professionals (3 hours)
- HSci 108 — Quality Improvement in Health Care (3 hours)
- HSci 109 — Trends and Innovations in Health Care (3 hours)
- Courses in the Major (19 credit hours)
HSci 106 should be taken during the first semester of enrollment. HSci 191 is to be taken at the end of the course of study.
- HSci 106 — Foundations in Management Information Systems (1 hour)
- CRA 150 — Basics of Clinical Research (3 hours)
- CRA 151 — Development Processes of Clinical Research (3 hours)
- CRA 152 — Good Clinical Practices (3 hours)
- CRA 153 — The Business of Clinical Research (3 hours)
- CRA 175 — Selected Topics in Clinical Research (3 hours)
- CRA 191 — Clinical Research Administration Internship (3 hours)
(A planned schedule of course offerings for the next several semesters is available)
Roadmaps are available by clicking: Short roadmap — Long roadmap