Associate of Science Health Sciences Degree

The Associate of Science degree in Health Sciences allows students to explore many aspects of science and health-related issues. This degree prepares students for health care professional programs including nursing, dental hygiene and other health professional programs.

Associated Major Sheet (PDF)

Major/Program Requirements

Required Core Courses

ANAT 150Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4.00
ANAT 151Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4.00
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101HFreshman Composition

4.00
MICRO 150Medical Microbiology

5.00
AND

One of the following:

COMMST 100 or COMMST 100HElements of Public Speaking

3.00
COMMST 111 or COMMST 111HInterpersonal Communication

3.00
AND

One of the following:

ANTHRO 102 or ANTHRO 102HCultural Anthropology

3.00
SOC 100 or SOC 100HIntroduction to Sociology

3.00
AND

One of the following:

PSYCH 100 or PSYCH 100HGeneral Psychology

3.00
PSYCH 111Developmental Psychology: Lifespan

3.00
AND

One of the following sets:

CHEM 101Introduction to Chemistry

4.00
OR
 
CHEM 150 or CHEM 150HGeneral Chemistry I

5.00
AND
CHEM 151 or CHEM 151HGeneral Chemistry II

5.00

A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the processes and skills associated with biological science research, including an integrated working knowledge of instrumentation and biological processes.
  • Comprehend and use laboratory skills in synthetic, quantitative and instrumental methods as scientific approaches to gathering and verifying knowledge.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills through analysis of experimental data then drawing conclusions, and making predictions based on evidence.
  • Collect, analyze and articulate results clearly and effectively in speech and in writing in an accept able style of presentation.

 

This major sequence includes prerequisite courses common to many nursing, dental hygiene and other health professional programs. However, admissions requirements do vary from program to program. Prospective students should consult a counselor or the program to which they are applying for specific admissions requirements.

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