Health Sciences, Certificate (190)

Program Description/Purpose: This certificate will create a pathway into a health-related profession and will strengthen the academic record of students applying for nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, and practical nursing programs, as well as future health-related programs.

Program/Student Learning Outcomes

Exhibit effective written and oral communication.
Identify anatomical structures and explain the physiological aspects and functions of the human body.
Discuss the mental processes and behaviors associated with human psychology.
Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of a specific health-related profession.

Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.

Health Science Certificate Curriculum Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr)

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr. or any approved SDV course

Written Communication (6 cr)

Art, Humanities & Literature (3 cr)

PHI 220 - Ethics and Society (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr. ^{1, 2}

Communications (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Major Requirements (11 cr)

Laboratory Science elective (4 cr)

Select one course¹

Program elective (3 cr)

Select one course¹

HLT 230 - Principles of Nutrition (Fall Spring) 3 cr.
HLT 143 - Medical Terminology I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr. or higher
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
SOC 200 - Introduction to Sociology (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Program Total: 31 Credits

¹Students should discuss choosing the appropriate course with their advisor based on their intended allied health program.

²PHI 227 may be an appropriate substitution.

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Five

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