Science and Mathematics Division

The Health Science, Associate in Science degree is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program that provides knowledge and skills that can be used in many health sciences careers. This flexible program provides a strong foundation in biological and health sciences and allows students to explore options in healthcare careers. Completing the Health Science transfer degree can advance a student’s education by preparing them to transfer into bachelor’s programs in health science fields such as nutrition and dietetics, exercise science/wellness, occupational/physical therapy, healthcare management/administration, and public/community health.  

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of educational opportunities and career pathways in various health science disciplines. 
• Describe how biological, physical, and environmental factors can alter the healthy human state. 
• Evaluate healthcare issues in organizations and society. 
• Apply scientific and mathematical methods to gather, interpret and analyze data. 
• Integrate biological and chemical principles and apply them to human systems. 
• Demonstrate the working knowledge of lab techniques, lab safety, and experimental design. 

Program Classes (16 credits)

• HEA 101 Introduction to Health Sciences - Pathways to your Future  (1 credit)
• BIO 250 Anatomy and Physiology I  (4 credits)
• BIO 255 Anatomy and Physiology II  (4 credits)
• BIO 280 Microbiology  (4 credits) 
• HEA 110 Health  (3 credits) 

General Education Requirements AS (38/40 credits)

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Elective (s)

This program requires minimum completion of three elective courses. 

• CHE 120 Principles of Chemistry  (4 credits)
• CHE 150 Chemistry I  (4 credits)
• CHE 155 Chemistry II  (4 credits)
• CHE 245 Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences  (4 credits)
• CHE 250 Organic Chemistry I  (4 credits)
• EHR 210 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare  (3 credits)
• HEA 161 Principles of Nutrition  (3 credits)
• HEA 205 Global Health and Healing  (3 credits)
• PHY 120 Principles of Physics  (4 credits)
• HEA 119 Personal Nutrition  (1 credit)
• HEA 220 Clinical Implications of Laboratory Tests  (1 credit)

Program Guide

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