Health Science

The Health Science degree offers a variety of opportunities for the student interested in a healthcare career. The program offers the courses that meet the prerequisites for the Nursing A.A.S. and Radiologic Technology A.A.S. degrees. It also lays the foundation coursework for students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate degree in a healthcare specialty such as Health Administration, Public Health, and post-RN nursing degrees. Since there are different academic and career options available in this program, it is strongly recommended that the student seek advisement. 

*Licensed/Certified Healthcare Professionals

The Health Science degree also provides an opportunity for eligible healthcare professionals to complete a college degree. Students who possess a current and unencumbered license or certificate in a healthcare field but have not previously earned a college degree or who are enrolled in a healthcare program which leads to licensing or certification but does not offer a college degree may be eligible. This includes students with certificates or licensing as Cardiopulmonary Technicians, Certified EKG Technicians, Certified Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified Home Health Aides, Certified Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, Certified Patient Care Technicians, Certified Phlebotomy Technicians, Licensed Dental Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Military Medics and graduates of hospital-based Nursing, Radiology, and Respiratory Therapy programs. Upon presentation of the appropriate evidence and completion of the degree course work with a GPA of 2.0 or better, students may receive up to 15 credits toward the Health Science degree for previously completed professional level education leading to licensing or certification. The remainder of the curriculum combines general education with a core of science and healthcare courses.

For further information, contact Dean, Myrna Morales Keklak.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

• Accurately use medical science terminology to describe health-related concepts;
• Effectively and appropriately communicate current health-related ideas, arguments and conclusions to a wide range of audiences;
• Demonstrate the effective problem solving and critical thinking skills required for professional health science practices;
• Demonstrate knowledge of and the appropriate application of ethical standards of healthcare to all professional practices.

Recommended sequence of courses: