ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE
Curriculum
Individual courses are the building blocks of each degree program. Course requirements are structured to ensure that student study encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches, with an appropriate balance maintained among the three curricular components that comprise a liberal arts education:
General Education
Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree must complete the following 9 courses to fulfill the
General Education requirements.
Major Courses Required
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1121 |
Biology 1 for Health Studies Majors
|
None | 4 |
| PSYC 1111 |
Introduction to Human Psychology
|
None | 3 |
| SOC 1502 |
Introduction to Sociology
|
None | 3 |
| BIOL 1122 |
Biology 2 for Health Studies Majors
|
BIOL 1121 | 4 |
| CPH 2211 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology (proctored course)
|
BIOL 1122 | 3 |
| CPH 2212 |
Infectious Diseases
|
BIOL 1122 | 3 |
| CPH 2611 |
Nutrition
|
BIOL 1122 | 3 |
| CPH 2711 |
Community and Public Health 1 (proctored course)
|
BIOL 1122 | 3 |
| CPH 2712 |
Community and Public Health 2
|
CPH 2711 | 3 |
Other Electives
Students pursuing an Associate of Science degree may choose additional elective
courses beyond those specified in the General Education requirements, and/or select introductory
courses in other majors and/or take additional courses in a student’s major that may not be required
for the degree.