General Studies - Health Sciences - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

APPLICATION CODE 339

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430.

The General Studies - Health Sciences area of concentration is intended for students who are pursuing a career in the health field. The curriculum allows for the exploration of various health careers and provides many foundational courses necessary for specific entry-level health-related occupations. Students who complete the program may transfer their credits to a bachelor’s degree or apply them toward a specialized degree for a health occupation.

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL 121	College Composition	3
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences - Critical & Creative Thinking Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Mathematics - Quantitative Reasoning Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core w/ Lab	4
Gen Ed Core	Information Literacy Core	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
HEED 115	Personal and Community Health	3
HEED 125	Ethics in Professional Practice	3
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities - Oral & Expressive Communication Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Biological & Physical Sciences - Scientific Reasoning Core	3
Elective	General Elective	3

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
PUBH 101	Introduction to Public Health	3
Gen Ed Core	Social & Behavioral Sciences - Global Competency Core	3
Gen Ed Core	Technological Literacy Core	3
Elective	General Electives	5

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
Gen Ed Core	Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core	3
Elective	Health Sciences Electives	12

A maximum of 1 credit can be taken in LFIT.

Total Credit Hours: 60

A graduate should be able to

1. Describe the basic organization of healthcare and public health systems, and the contributions of health professionals.
2. Discuss concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention.
3. Apply principles of ethical reasoning as related to health and well-being.