General Studies: Health Sciences Specialization, A.S.

CIP Code: 24.0102

NOVA Code: 6995

Offered through AL, AN, LO, MA, NOL, WO

Purpose: The academic foundation in this degree will allow students to continue their education by applying to a competitive program at the Medical Education Campus or prepare for entry to a variety of allied health or health sciences baccalaureate programs. Students should consult an academic advisor in selecting electives to this curriculum.

Transfer Information: Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements for a health science major, please consult a counselor or an academic advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection.

Recommended Preparation: Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 2 units of mathematics (algebra and geometry); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.

Two Years

1st Semester

ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 CR.)
MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (3 CR.) OR Higher
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 CR.) OR
PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology (3 CR.)
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.) OR
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 CR.)

Total 14 credits

2nd Semester

HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I (3 CR.) ¹
BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 CR.)
ENG 112 - College Composition II (3 CR.)
CST 229 - Intercultural Communication (3 CR.) ²
Transfer Elective (2-4 CR.) ³

Total 15-17 credits

3rd Semester

MTH 245 - Statistics I (3 CR.) OR higher

Total 15 credits

4th Semester

History Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ⁴
Physical or Life Science Elective w/Lab (4 CR.) ⁴
Transfer Elective (3 CR.)³
Transfer Elective (3 CR.)³

Total 16 credits

Total Credits for A.S. General Studies Health Sciences Specialization: 60-62 credits

¹May substitute HLT 141 but must add transfer elective if total degree credits do not equal at least 60.

²May substitute CST 100 , CST 110 , CST 126 , if it is advisable to do so.

³Requirement may be met by a General Education course or the following: BIO 150 , CHM 241 , CHM 245 , CST 229 , DIT 121 , HLT 110 , HLT 230 , ITE 115 , ITE 119 , PSY 240 , RAD 105 , or RTH 120 ,

⁴Requirement may be met by an appropriate course from the General Education Electives .