Health Science, A.S.

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The Associate in Science curriculum for healthcare professionals consists of liberal arts education in the humanities and social sciences. Additional course work in the sciences is required to complete the program of study.

Healthcare professionals who have completed hospital-based allied health programs at accredited institutions may be granted 30 or more credits toward the degree requirements. Study may be pursued on either a full- or part-time basis. Students are expected to fulfill the University’s residency requirement by completing at least the final 30 credits at the University.

Requirements for the Major (68 credits)

BIO 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit(s)
BIO 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit(s)
Chemistry (one course with lab)
Physics (one course with lab)
(see below)

Additional Information:

Healthcare professionals who have completed a two-year, hospital-based, allied health program may have up to two of the above courses waived, depending on the curriculum of the clinical program.

General Education Requirements

In addition to the Health Science program requirements, students must fulfill the general education requirements for the Associate in Science of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing (see General Education Requirements for A.S. Degree (ENHP) ).