Health Science AS Degree
The Associate of Science in Health Science provides courses which are the foundation to professional career opportunities in the health science, public health and environmental fields. The degree emphasizes an ecological approach to health issues in the community and provides students with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand factors contributing to the promotion of optimal health and well-being. The degree will meet the requirements for pre-professional preparation for fields in Health Science such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, physician assistant, medicine, dental, public health education, and health sciences.
Courses
- BI 013 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I Units: 4
- BI 014 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II Units: 5
- BI 015 — General Microbiology Units: 5
- CH 005 — Bio-organic Chemistry Units: 4
- CH 007 — Fundamentals of Chemistry Units: 5
- HS 013 — General Nutrition Units: 3
- HS 061 — Medical Terminology Units: 3
- HS 073 — Introduction to Public Health Units: 3
- HS 074 — Informatics for Health Science Units: 3
- KINE 001 — First Aid and Safety Units: 3
- KINE 007 — Introduction to Strength and Conditioning Units: 3
- KINE 008 — Introduction to Kinesiology Units: 3
- KINE 010 — Personal & Community Health Units: 3