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Aug 24, 2024
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Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Studies A.S.
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School: Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning
Academic Dept: Allied Health
HEGIS: 5299.00
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program in Health Studies provides a foundation for transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in healthcare and preparation for a health-related career. This program introduces students to the broad scope of healthcare issues to help prepare them for a professional education and for future careers. The multidisciplinary design of the program permits students to take courses in a variety of health-related disciplines, such as nutrition, health education, first aid/safety, and anatomy and physiology. The curriculum exposes students to the diverse roles and responsibilities of professionals who work in healthcare. Students will develop knowledge of the delivery of health services in diverse communities. Through coursework and applied learning opportunities, students will gain insight into the trends and practices in healthcare delivery across the continuum of care. Because of flexibility in course requirements, students will be able to develop a particular area of interest across an array of healthcare specialties while gaining valuable and practical experience in a health-related environment.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of roles, responsibilities, and requirements of healthcare practitioners across settings
- Demonstrate an understanding of the socioeconomic factors that drive healthcare practices
- Demonstrate how research informs clinical practice in the healthcare setting
- Demonstrate communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills that are pertinent to the healthcare industry and related health fields
Program Requirements
61 credits are required for the degree:
- General Education - 32 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 29 credits
General Education Requirements - 32 Credits
Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses .
Required Degree Courses - 29 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Minimum Total Credits: 61
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