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2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Health Science - Associate of Science


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AS HthSci degree can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Public Health, Health Science, or Health and Wellness.  AS Health Science is also ideal for students interested in applying for dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography, respiratory care, and surgical technology programs.  AS Health Science students interested in a bachelor’s degree must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable coursework.

Students following this degree plan will be required to pass Computer Competency Exam in order to graduate.

First Semester


Meet with academic advisor to obtain copy of transfer university degree plan and to determine G.P.A. needed to transfer to university.

Total Hours: 17


Second Semester


Total Hours: 15


Third Semester


Confirm courses for completion of AS degree by meeting with an academic advisor.

Start applying for admission to transfer university, and send first official transcript to transfer university.

Total Hours: 16


Fourth Semester


Apply for graduation for AS Health Science,

Confirm admission to transfer university, and send final official transcript to transfer university at end of semester.

Total Hours: 12


Grand Total Hours: 60


±Must successfully complete course in order to progress in the AS HthSci degree.

^Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSO) applicants.

#Surgical Technology applicants.

*Dental Hygiene applicants.

**Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course and to discuss degree requirements for your transfer university.

1If you cannot take 15-17 hours in the semester, we recommend you take this course in the summer.

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