Health Sciences A.A.S.
A45230
This Health Sciences A.A.S. program is designed to prepare students for success in healthcare by providing a strong foundation in courses essential for health practice while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials in relevant healthcare roles.
Coursework includes the use of current healthcare technologies, specialized health science competencies, and training within interdisciplinary teams while offering opportunities to earn stackable credentials that support career advancement in a healthcare setting.
Graduates will demonstrate professional standards, apply both discipline-specific and general education skills, and possess the academic preparation needed for career growth or further study in advanced health science programs.
General Education
Required Course
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Communications
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | FA, SU |
| ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | SP, SU |
| HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HIS 131 | American History I | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | FA. SP |
| HIS 132 | American History II | 3 | FA. SP |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | FA, SP |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Select 3-4 semester hours credit from the following
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
| CHM 130 | General, Organic, & Biochemistry | 3 | FA, SP |
| CHM 130A | General, Organic, & Biochemistry Lab | 1 | FA, SP |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 | SP |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| PHY 151 | College Physics I | 4 | FA |
Major Hours
Required Courses
| HSC 111 | Intro to Healthcare Careers | 3 | |
| HSC 115 | Intro to Health Sys & Ethics | 3 | |
| HSC 121 | Healthcare Communications | 4 | |
Anatomy and Physiology
Take one of the following groups
Group 1
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 | FA, SP |
Group 2
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | FA, SP |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | SP, SU |
Career Pathways
Select 6 semester hours credit from the following
Other Major Required Courses
Academic Related
Select 1 semester hour credit from the following
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 | FA |
| ACA 122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 | FA, SP, SU |
General Electives
Take 27 semester hours credit from the following
| BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| BIO 112 | General Biology II | 4 | FA, SP |
| BIO 275 | Microbiology | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 | FA, SP |
| BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CHM 130 | General, Organic, & Biochemistry | 3 | FA, SP |
| CHM 130A | General, Organic, & Biochemistry Lab | 1 | FA, SP |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| CSC 133 | C Programming | 3 | SP |
| CSC 134 | C++ Programming | 3 | SP |
| CSC 151 | JAVA Programming | 3 | SP |
| DDT 110 | Intellectual/Dev Disabilities | 3 | |
| DEN 110 | Orofacial Anatomy | 3 | |
| DEN 111 | Infection/Hazard Control | 2 | |
| DEN 112 | Dental Radiography | 3 | |
| HEA 110 | Personal Health & Wellness | 3 | FA, SP |
| HSE 110 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 | FA |
| HSE 123 | Interviewing Tech Human Services | 3 | FA |
| HSE 212 | Group Dynamics | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 | FA, SP, SU |
| MED 110 | Orientation to Medical Assisting | 1 | SP |
| MED 118 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 | SP |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I | 3 | SP |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II | 3 | SP |
| MLT 110 | Intro to MLT | 3 | FA, SP |
| MLT 116 | Anatomy & Med Terminology | 5 | FA, SP |
| NAS 111 | Nurse Aide I | 6 | |
| NUR 111 | Introduction to Health Concepts | 8 | FA |
| PBT 110 | Phlebotomy Technology | 6 | |
| PHY 151 | College Physics I | 4 | FA |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SAB 110 | Intro to Addiction and Recovery | 3 | FA |
| SAB 120 | Intake and Assessment | 3 | SP |
| SAB 135 | Addictive Process | 3 | SP |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | FA |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3 | SP |
| SWK 110 | Intro to Social Work | 3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64