Health Science
Our Health Science associate degree program is designed to prepare you for admission to a more specialized healthcare program such as Diagnostic Medical Sonography or continue your education at a four-year college or university.
Academically challenging, our curriculum includes science-based courses in anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and biology. You will also benefit from courses in psychology and health care management. You’ll focus on oral, written, and interpersonal communications, skills that are critical in any health-related career.
Flexible scheduling options – including online and blended learning and day and evening classes – provide convenience and help you earn your associate degree in as little as 18 months. If you wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree after earning your A.S. in Health Science, you’ll have the advantage of a smooth transfer to a four-year university.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health science jobs are among the fastest-growing in the country. If you aspire to a career in the healthcare industry, earning a Health Sciences associate degree will help you achieve your professional goals.
- Illustrate a strong foundation in health-related sciences, applied mathematics, English, humanities, and social sciences that are required in healthcare professions
- Identify the anatomical structure and functions of the human body.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals.
- Recognize the properties of matter, atomic structure, molecular geometry, periodic table arrangements, chemical bonding, and ionization.
- Interpret the functional anatomy of the human body and associated kinesiology
- Demonstrate an appreciation for delivering health care in an environment of continuously changing vulnerable, racial, ethnic, and cultural demographics.
