The Health Science A.S. program is an excellent pathway for students preparing to enter competitive health programs or transferring to a four-year college or university. It allows you to complete essential prerequisite courses while earning a degree that supports both your academic growth and long-term career goals. Whether you’re pursuing nursing, physical therapy, chiropractic medicine, or another health profession, this program provides a strong foundation for your journey.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Produce college-level written work and demonstrate proficiency in oral communication.
- Exhibit an understanding of values, ethics, and diverse perspectives.
- Effectively use basic scientific equipment.
- Apply the scientific method by formulating hypotheses, analyzing data, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
It is highly recommended that the following criteria be met to begin this program, and is required by the completion of 24 credits:
12th-grade reading level is required. Placement test scores must indicate readiness to begin EN 101-Composition.
Competency in Pre-Algebra or Pre-Statistics is required.
High School Regents-level science courses in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics are highly recommended.
29 credits of liberal arts and sciences
31 credits
College Experience (CE 101) 1 credit
Restricted program electives (SCI ELE) 18 credits : BI 112 Human Biology I, AH 129 Medical Terminology, HE 104 Nutrition and Wellness, HE 201 First Aid and Safety, BI 210 General Microbiology, BI 101 General Biology I, BI 102 General Biology II, CH 101 General Chemistry I, CH 102 general chemistry II, PX 101 College physics I, PX 102 College Physics II
General elective (GN ELE) 12 credits