A.S. Health Science
Track 1 is for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS), Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Radiographic Science, or Communication Science and Disorders programs.
Track 2 is for students pursuing the Medical Lab Science, Pharmacy, or other graduate-level health profession. (PA, PT, OT, Medical, Dental, etc.)
Program Admission Requirements
There are no program admission requirements for the A.S. in Health Science.
General Education
The listing below includes program requirements that also fulfill General Education requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Objective 1 | 6 | |
| Objective 2 | 3 | |
| Objective 3 - MATH 1153 1 | 3 | |
| Objective 4 | 6 | |
| Objective 5 - BIOL 1101 and either CHEM 1101 (Track 1) or CHEM 1111 & CHEM 1111L (Track 2) | 7-9 | |
| Objective 6 - PSYC 1101 and SOC 1101 (recommended) | 6 | |
| Students must fulfill Objective 7 or Objective 8 | 3 | |
| Objective 9 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 37-39 | |
- 1
“P” courses are equivalent to the original course.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1101 & 1101L | Biology I and Biology I Lab (Partially fulfills General Education Objective 5) | 4 |
| CPH 2200 | Promoting Wellness | 3 |
| DHS 1110 | Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| MATH 1153 | Statistical Reasoning (Fulfills General Education Objective 3) | 3 |
| Track 1 students take CHEM 1101. Track 2 students take CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1111L. (Both options partially fulfill Objective 5) | 3-5 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Choose one: | 2 | |
| Medical Terminology and Communication | ||
| Medical Terminology | ||
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab | ||
| Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Lab | ||
| Professional Competency (choose one) | 3 | |
| Medical Law and Ethics | ||
| Medical Ethics | ||
| Healthcare Competency | 3 | |
| Global Health Systems | ||
| Choose one additional science course with lab: | 4 | |
| Biology II and Biology II Lab | ||
| Principles of Microbiology and Principles of Microbiology Lab | ||
| Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry and Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | ||
| Elements of Physics and Elements of Physics Laboratory | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 32-34 | |
Degree Totals
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Admission Requirements | 0 | |
| General Education | 37-39 | |
| Major Requirements (w/o General Education) | 22 | |
| Free Electives | 1-0 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |