Associate in Science Degree – Allied Health Option
This program prepares students for careers working as an assistant in the health industry. Possible jobs include occupational therapist assistant, physical therapist assistant, clinical laboratory technician, medical records information technician, health care administrator assistant, and office assistant for a medical practice. It can also be used as a starting point from which to move into a nursing program after completion of the A.S. degree.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Curriculum
Core Curriculum
Allied Health Electives
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the above degree will be able to:
1. Integrate scientific knowledge from biology, chemistry, and physics. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II,VI and VII.)
2. Design experiments and analyze data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I,II, VI and VII.)
3. Communicate through writing and communicate orally successfully. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VII.)
4. Comprehend the scientific method. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, and VI.)
Requirements
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, COMM 110, and UNIV 100.
Core Curriculum
Introductory Chemistry Elective
Introductory Biology Elective
Anatomy and Physiology
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | 4 |
Microbiology Elective
Allied Health Electives
Choose Three Courses from the following List (9 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 29-30