Health Sciences (AS)

Associate of Science in Health Sciences (ASHS) graduates will be able to demonstrate:

Foundational knowledge and understanding of health sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biology, nutrition and basic concepts in public health, ensuring they have a strong foundation to pursue further education or entry-level roles in the healthcare workforce or health-related fields.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills used to analyze health-related problems, apply scientific principles to solve problems, and make informed decisions based on evidence-based practices in health care settings.

Knowledge and skills in health promotion and disease prevention to educate individuals, families, and communities about health maintenance, disease prevention, and wellness strategies, fostering a proactive approach to health care.

Interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective interaction with patients, health care teams, and the community, emphasizing professionalism, ethical communication, cultural competence, safe patient care and confidentiality.

Two Year Plan

Please refer to the Two-Year Plan for departmental recommended path toward graduation.

University Requirements

ENGL 110 - First-Year Writing Credit(s): 3 (C- minimum)
First Year Seminar (FYS) (0-4 credits)
Multicultural Requirement (3 credits)
University Breadth Requirements (C- minimum) Creative Arts and Humanities (3 credits) History and Cultural Change (3 credits) Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Technology (3 credits)

Major Requirements

Major Requirements are minimum grade of C-.

Core

Complete the following:

BISC 207 - Introductory Biology I Credit(s): 3
BISC 208 - Introductory Biology II Credit(s): 3
BISC 217 - Introductory Biology I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BISC 218 - Introductory Biology II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 103 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 104 - General Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 133 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 134 - General Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
HBNS 155 - Personal Health Management: An Approach for a Lifetime Credit(s): 3
HBNS 200 - Nutrition Concepts Credit(s): 3
KAAP 309 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
KAAP 310 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credit(s): 4
MATH 114 - College Mathematics and Statistics Credit(s): 3
or
MATH 115 - Pre-Calculus Credit(s): 3
MMSC 200 - The Language of Medicine Credit(s): 3
PSYC 100 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

Restricted Electives

Complete 12 credits from the following:

BISC 300 - Introduction to Microbiology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 213 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 214 - Elementary Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 215 - Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 216 - Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CHEM 321 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 322 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
HBNS 211 - Introduction to Public Health Credit(s): 3
HBNS 222 - Introduction to Epidemiology Credit(s): 3
HBNS 250 - Introduction to the Nutrition Care Process Credit(s): 3
HBNS 305 - Nutrition in the Lifespan Credit(s): 3
HBNS 310 - Nutrition and Activity Credit(s): 3
HBNS 311 - Issues in Health Behavior Science Credit(s): 3
HBNS 332 - Health Behavior Theory and Models Credit(s): 3
HBNS 435 - Physical Activity Behavior Credit(s): 3
HDFS 201 - Life Span Development Credit(s): 3
HIST 170 - Plagues and Peoples in Human History Credit(s): 3
KAAP 155 - Lifestyle Awareness - Athletic Trainers Credit(s): 3
KAAP 180 - Introduction to Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
KAAP 210 - Emergency Management of Injuries and Illnesses Credit(s): 3
KAAP 305 - Fundamentals of Sports Health Care Credit(s): 3
KAAP 350 - Basic Concepts in Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
LEAD 100 - Leadership, Integrity and Change Credit(s): 3
MMSC 250 - Communication, Education, & Ethics in Healthcare Credit(s): 1
MMSC 270 - Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases Credit(s): 4
MMSC 301 - Introduction to Biotechnology Credit(s): 2
PHYS 201 - Introductory Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 221 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
SOCI 201 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
STAT 200 - Basic Statistical Practice Credit(s): 3

Electives

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credit requirement for the degree. Students may opt to take one free elective per semester pass/fail, but the total number of credits taken on a pass/fail basis may not exceed 12, excluding courses that are graded pass/fail only.