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Associate of Science in Health Science Careers

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Careers

The Associate Degree program in Health Sciences will prepare students for exciting and meaningful careers in the medical field. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines including medicine, sociology, and public health, earning your Associate Degree in Health sciences will prepare you for a future in health care professions as well as for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, non-profit organizations and governmental bodies focused on global health and local health initiatives.

The Associate Degree in Health Sciences is a great choice for students interested in the field of medicine and seeking a stimulating career in organizations focused on creating and shaping public health policy, educating local communities about healthy living, and advocating for the protection of the environment.

Students of Health Sciences will learn the basics of international trends in public health policy as well about how this information is put into practice to strengthen communities and individual lives. 

Getting your Associate Degree will make you a more competitive candidate for a wide range of employment opportunities and, per the U.S. Department of Labor statistics, earns employees an average of 20% more each week than those with only a high school diploma. Your Associate Degree can also set the stage for further study, in the exciting and rapidly developing field of health sciences and public health. You could work as a patient service representative, health information technician, medical assistant and clinical technician etc. 

Associate of Science in Health Science Curriculum

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.

Associate of Science in Health Science Program Requirements

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Program Requirements

The Associate of Science in Health Studies – Community and Public Health track requires the completion of at least 62 semester credits, including general education courses and all courses listed as prerequisites, and course requirements in the major.

  • Complete a minimum of 20 courses and 62 approved semester credits.
  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in all coursework attempted at Northampton University (USA) .
  • Earn an overall grade point average of at least 2.00 in all courses taken in the major area of study.
  • Complete all requirements for the Associate’s Degree in no more than 25 terms of active enrollment excluding any periods of separation from the University.

Northampton University (USA) has five terms in its academic year, each ten weeks in length. Students must complete all requirements for the Associate’s Degree in no more than 25 terms of active enrollment.

 

Grading Policies and Practices

The University insures that students are issued grades in a timely fashion and that grades are determined in a manner that is accurate, fair, and consistently applied in accord with established standards. At the conclusion of each term of study, students may check their grades in their unofficial academic record in the Student Portal. Since the unofficial academic record is a permanent record of a student’s academic performance, including course selections, grades, and credits earned toward a degree, it must be correct at all times. Students who believe an error has been made on their academic records should be in contact with the Office of Academic Affairs at academic.affairs@northampton.ac.

 

Students are encouraged to speak to their Course Instructors if they wish further clarification of their grades, would like to discuss their assessments, or are considering requesting a grade change. Students with further complaints regarding alleged unfair or improper grading at Northampton University (USA) and who are unable to reach a resolution with their Course Instructor may request a Grade Appeal form from the Office of Academic Affairs. 

Associate of Science in Health Science Paying For School

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Paying For School

Northampton University (USA) is able to offer our students an online degree tuition-free because of our unique model of online higher education. Our minimal processing fees help to maintain our tuition-free online degree structure—allowing all qualified students to receive their online degree without educational instruction expenses, course material or annual enrollment fees. We ask for a non-refundable application fee of $60 and assessment fee of $100 per exam [not in one full payment but at the time of each exam] which can be covered by numerous grants and scholarships.

 

The estimated total fees for the Associate’s degree are as follows: $2,060

 

Cancellations Policy

A student has the right to cancel this Agreement in any manner and at any time. Cancellation is effective five (5) days after the University receives notification of a student’s cancellation. During this time, you may notify the University that you no longer wish to cancel this Agreement. Notice of Cancellation is effective if it shows that the student no longer wishes to be bound by this Agreement or to continue their attendance at the University. If the student cancels this Agreement, the student shall not be liable to the University and the University shall refund any money paid through attendance at the first class session or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later, excepting any non-refundable fees.

 

Refund Policy

Students who drop or withdraw from a course within the required deadline are not required to pay the Assessment Fee. 
 
The Application Fee is nonrefundable except in instances when applicants withdraw their application for admission before an admissions decision is made. Applicants may write a formal request for a refund of the Application Fee to their personal advisor. If approved, refunds will be available to the applicant within 30 days of the submission of the formal request and the refund will be issued using the same payment method used by the applicant to pay the fee. 
 
Students who remain in their course beyond the course withdrawal deadline are not eligible for a refund of the Assessment Fee. The Assessment Fee is only refundable in instances where the University has canceled a student’s course or if the student’s work was not assessed at all during the course.

Associate of Science in Health Science Transferability

ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Transferring Credits to Northampton University (USA) :

Students and applicants at Northampton University (USA) have the option of transferring credits toward their degree programs at Northampton University (USA) .

For undergraduate degree programs Northampton University (USA) may award the transfer of up to 50% of the required program credits. In special cases, Northampton University (USA) may choose to make an exception – allowing for up to 75%. 

This means that students can transfer no more than 45 credits toward the completion of an Associate’s degree.

 

Transferring Credits from Northampton University (USA) to Other Institutions:

The transferability of credits and credentials is at the complete discretion of the institution to which you seek to transfer, and may include a transfer fee.

Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program Goals

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SCIENCE

Program Goals

Within the context of each, students are provided with the opportunity to acquire relevant skills and knowledge.

The program has three overarching goals.

1. Provides an understanding of the social and biological causes of health and illness.

  • Explain human anatomy and physiology
  • Categorize the most commons forms of morbidity (i.e., illness or other health disability), their prevalence, causes and treatments
  • Read, analyze and interpret health data
  • Characterize the social and behavioral determinants of physical health
  • Describe the microbiological and molecular bases of human disease and its transmission
  • Place human development in context
  • Gain a holistic view of the determinants of mental health and psychopathology (B.S. level)

2. Covers the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively within the context of disease prevention and

the promotion of health.

  • Understand the principles of goal setting and of monitoring, mentoring and motivating patients and communities, in general
  • Identify and analyze health problems and challenges and opportunities in their communities and formulate recommendations for courses of action
  • Utilize team building skills to lead and/or co‐lead collaborative projects to accomplish group

    goals (B.S. level)

  • Apply the basic principles of organizational theory to the relationship between health care

    and health (B.S. level)

3. Develops an understanding of the role of policy, ethics and resources in the management of prevention programming and health service delivery.

  • Demonstrate how health policies can leave a lasting effect on society and how some portions of society may be differentially affected
  • Design ways to overcome stigma related to health conditions Analyze ethical issues encountered in fostering disease prevention and the promotion of health as they can affect individuals as well as communities

    (B.S. level)

  • Formulate responses to ethical and legal concerns relating to health service provision as well as health and medical research (B.S. level)

[Note: The Associate of Science degree level has many goals in common with the Bachelor of Science degree level. This reflects the fact that students at the Associate’s level complete the same Year 1 and Year 2 program requirements. Because students at the Bachelor’s level then complete additional requirements in the major, they are expected to achieve these goals at a higher developmental level.]