Health Sciences Degree, AS

Program Description: This program can provide a community college career pathway for students seeking health careers requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher. This curriculum requires 20-21 general and specialized courses in the social sciences, the humanities, written and oral communication, health, and science. Students should work closely with an advisor to choose the best transfer degree and ensure credits transfer successfully.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will accurately interpret medical terms and abbreviations.
2. Students will demonstrate a fundamental understanding of introductory concepts related to human anatomy and physiology.
3. Students will identify and differentiate general characteristics of microorganisms and their relationships to individual and community health.
4. Students will identify the nutrient components of food as they relate to diet and health.

• Below is the recommended course sequence for full-time students.
• Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
• Course availability in a given semester may vary.
• You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
• Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
• Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.