2014-2015

Health Sciences - Paramedic Care, Bachelor of Science

Department of Health Sciences

College of Health and Human Services

The modern paramedic has tremendous responsibilities for emergency care, both on-site and en route. This degree prepares paramedics with the detailed knowledge and competence needed to handle rescue scenes, multiple casualties, disasters, and other emergencies. Designed for flexibility, this plan accepts significant transfer credit and allows practicing paramedics the ability to earn their degree while continuing to work.

This plan will not be available to new students after Summer 2020

  • To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.

    • All of Northern Arizona University's diversity, liberal studies, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
    • All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
    • At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
    • At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
    • A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

    The full policy can be viewed here.

In addition to University Requirements:

  • At least 85 units of major requirements

  • Up to 9 units of major prefix courses may be used to satisfy Liberal Studies requirements; these same courses may also be used to satisfy major requirements.

  • Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units.

Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA C
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 114
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Fieldwork Experience/Internship Required
Some online/blended coursework Required
Progression Plan Link Not Available

Additional Admission Requirements

  • Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required.

  • To be eligible for this academic plan, students must be admitted to, enrolled in, or be graduates from an associate degree program at a regionally accredited community college or university in:

    • Paramedic care

  • Additionally, a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA in your associate degree is required for admission to this degree plan.

Major Requirements

  • Take the following 85 units with a Grade of "C" or better in each course:

    Health sciences core courses include (27 units)

  • In addition, you take up to 58 units of specialization requirements as a block of courses from an associate degree program at a regionally accredited community college or university in paramedic care. This block includes courses that meet the requirements for graduation and for national certification or licensure in the discipline.

  • Note: Prior to beginning the HS 460C capstone course, students must have completed their Associate's degree in the appropriate field. Students must hold a current certification or licensure in their field (if one is available) before and during their capstone course. The student is also required to have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible to enroll in it.

General Electives

  • Additional coursework is required if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.

    You may take these remaining courses from any of the academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. You may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.

    We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you.

Additional Information

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.