Health Sciences - Associate of Science 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.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
One of the following:
One of the following:
One of the following:
One of the following sets:
Total Credit Hours: 30.00-36.00
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.
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.