Associate of Science in Health Science
The Associate of Science in Health Sciences provides the students with a solid foundation in the sciences while providing the flexibility needed for them to choose classes based on their future goals. The program serves as a gateway for students to continue to a bachelor’s degree or even an advanced degree in the health field. Students may choose to pursue degrees in nursing, radiological science, biomedical science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, medicine, and dentistry, among others.
Health Science Curriculum Map
| Summer 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation in the Sciences 1 | ||
| MATH 108 | Mathematical Perspectives for Science 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 & LANG 157 |
Introduction to Academic English and Language Practicum |
4 |
| INST 150 | Introduction to Faith, Reason, and Justice | 3 |
| CSCI 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| COMM 120 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH 140 | College Algebra 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 102 & LANG 158 |
College Writing and Language Practicum |
4 |
| SOCI 100 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
| HSCI 101 | Foundation of Science 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 121 & CHEM 123 |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 |
4 |
| BIOL 233 | Human Physiology & Anatomy I 1 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| HSCI 210 | Engagement in the Sciences 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 220 | Studies in the Novel and Short Fiction 1 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIBL 100 | Introducing Biblical Literature,Biblical Literature in Contemporary Context | 3 |
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics 1 | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 122 & CHEM 124 |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 |
4 |
| BIOL 234 | Human Physiology & Anatomy II 1 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| INST 161 | Heritage of Western Thought and Civilization - Modern | 3 |
| INST 270 or MEDA 204 |
Justice in a Pluralistic Society or Medical Law and Ethics |
3 |
| Select three Focus electives from the following: 3 | 9-11 | |
| Medical Terminology 1 | ||
| Basic Nutrition Science 1 | ||
| Lifespan Development 1 | ||
| General Biology I 1 | ||
| General Biology II 1 | ||
| Introduction to Microbiology 1 | ||
| Pre Calculus 1 | ||
| Credit Hours | 15-17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 73-75 | |