New Health Sciences A.S. Program
The Health Science degree A.S. program provides a broad foundation for careers in the Healthcare industry. This
innovative curriculum is designed to prepare graduating students for transfer to four-year institutions. Career
choices such as Cardiovascular Perfusion, Chiropractic, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Dentistry, Forensics,
Health Counselor, Health Policy Analyst, Health Science Researcher, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Imaging,
Medicine, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Podiatry, Public Health, Respiratory Therapy, Science writer, and Veterinary Medicine are among the many examples
for which this curriculum would satisfy pre-requisites. The program is a multidisciplinary approach that is wellrounded in the area of the natural sciences, social sciences, communication, and health.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will:
1) Be prepared for transfer into their chosen field of study.
2) Demonstrate communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills pertinent in the healthcare sector.
3) Understand and utilize the scientific method.
4) Promote health and wellness among members of the college and/or local communities, through service learning.
FIRST YEAR
ENG 103 English I .......................................................... 3
BIO 181 Anatomy and Physiology I or
BIO 170 General Biology1 ............................................. 4
CHM 173 General Chemistry I or
PHY 171 Physics I or
SCI 161 Introduction to Physics I2 .............................. 3-4
HLT 101 Introduction to Allied Health .......................... 2
Math Elective4 ........................................................... 3-4
Physical Education ..................................................
1
16-18
ENG 104 English II ......................................................... 3
BIO 182 Anatomy and Physiology II or
BIO 171 General Biology II1 ........................................... 4
CHM 174 General Chemistry II or
PHY 172 Physics II or
SCI 162 Introduction to Physics II2 ............................. 3-4
Math Elective4 ............................................................ 3-4
Physical Education .................................................
1
14-16
SECOND YEAR
HLT 201 Health Science Seminar .................................. 1
Elective6 ..................................................................... 6-8
Liberal Arts Elective5 ..................................................... 3
PSY 101 General Psychology ......................................... 3
Science Elective3 ........................................................ 3-4
16-19
Elective6 ..................................................................... 6-8
Liberal Arts Elective5 ..................................................... 3
Science Elective3 ........................................................ 3-4
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology ........................
3
15-18
1
Students must take one (1) of the following two (2) sequences: BIO 170 and BIO 171 or BIO 181 and BIO 182.
Students must take one (1) of the following three (3) sequences: CHM 173 and CHM 174, PHY 171 and PHY 172, or SCI 161 and SCI 162.
3
Science Electives may be chosen from a non-required course with the prefix BIO or CHM, or from the following: SCI 129, SCI 170, SCI 181, ESC
235, ESC 236, ESC 251 ESC 281, RAD 130 (previously completed) and RAD 131 (previously completed).
4
MAT 125 or higher.
5
Courses must be selected from the following categories FM Approved General Education list: H-Humanities, U-United States History, WWestern Civilization, O-Other World Civilizations, A-The Arts, F-Foreign Languages.
6
CIS 105 strongly recommended.
2
-Students should consult intended transfer institution for specific requirements.
NOTE: All A.A. and A.S. degree programs require courses that meet 7 of the 10 General Education competencies.
A minimum of 62 credits are required to complete this program, which must include 30 semester hours of Liberal Arts and
Sciences, plus two different physical education courses.
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