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
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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.