Health Sciences, A.S.

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

Electives should be chosen with the advice of an academic advisor to meet the requirements of the intended transfer institution. 

¹

MTH 155 Statistical Reasoning is not available for credit since MTH 245 Statistics I is a required course for this degree program, as credit will not be awarded for both courses.

²

May substitute HLT 141 Introduction to Medical Terminology or HLT 143 Medical Terminology I. However, transfer elective should be added, if total degree credits do not equal at least 60.

³

Students must choose courses from two of the following three areas: Fine Arts, Humanities, and Literature. Credit will not be awarded for taking two courses from the same area.

Transfer Electives

Requirement may be met by a General Education course or the following: