Associate of Science in Allied Health Degree Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Clarion's University’s Associate of Science in Allied Health (ASAH) is intended for diploma nursing students attending the West Penn Hospital School of Nursing (WPSON). WPHSON nursing students may earn the ASAH degree while completing general education coursework required for the West Penn nursing program. 

The ASAH requires completion of a total of 60 credits — 30 credits that must be earned from Clarion University and 30 credits that are awarded for WPHSON program course work.  Upon successful completion of the ASAH degree program, graduates will have a Diploma in Nursing from WPHSON and an Associate of Science in Allied Health from Clarion University. Courses are conveniently taught at Clarion University’s Pittsburgh Site that is located next to West Penn Hospital. 

Non-degree Option

WPHSON students who have already earned general education credits at institutions of higher learning other than Clarion may not choose to complete 30 required credits from Clarion to earn the ASAH degree.  These students may instead choose to take only the Clarion general education courses that they have not completed elsewhere. These students are classified as non-degree majors and, upon graduation, will earn a Diploma in Nursing from WPHSON. 

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Option

ASAH graduates are well positioned to enter Clarion University’s online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree completion program. 

ASAH Admission Criteria and Process

Entry into the ASAH program requires students to be formally admitted to the West Penn Hospital School of Nursing and to also meet the standard admission criteria of Clarion University. The admission process is completed at Clarion University’s Pittsburgh Site.

ASAH SAMPLE CURRICULUM

The following is a sample curriculum for the ASAH program.