Overview
The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Health Science is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
This program is designed to provide the foundation for any allied health field. The degree may be personalized to meet student interests in diverse careers, from healthcare administration to direct patient contact. The flexible curriculum can be used as a strong base in furthering educational pursuits – degrees in physical therapy, health information management, dietetics, public health, pharmacology, and exercise science, among others – or as a distinct, self-contained degree for professionals seeking career advancement.
Evaluation of credit received from a college or hospital-based program of study in a health-related field may result in transfer credit or advanced-standing credit toward the degree.
A candidate for this highly individualized degree must accumulate a minimum of 60 total credit hours, including those shown in the table at right.
Health Science Degree
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. | General Education Core | ||||||||
| BIOL 195C | Anatomy and Physiology I +++ | 3 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| BIOL 196C | Anatomy and Physiology II +++ | 3 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| CHEM xxxC | Chemistry Elective* +++ | 3 | 2 | 4 | |||||
| ENGL 101C | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
| ENGL xxxC | English Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| INDL 120C | Global Public Health** | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| MATH 120C or higher | Mathematics Elective*** | 4 | 0 | 4 | |||||
| PHIL 242C | Contemporary Ethical Issues+ | 3 | 0 | 3 | |||||
| 29 | |||||||||
| II. | Advanced Standing Credits | If appropriate | |||||||
| III. | Related coursework to complete the degree++ | Variable | |||||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 60 | ||||||||
Note: A minimum of 16 credits hours must be earned through instruction at NHTI, with a minimum of eight credit hours in courses numbered at the 200-level. Additional credits, up to the required 60 credits, may be taken in areas of interest or need of the individual student, or may be transferred in from another institution. * CHEM 100C does not meet this requirement. ** Meets Social Science requirement. *** MATH 129C does not meet the minimum math requirements. + Meets Humanities/Foreign Language/Fine Arts requirement. ++ Courses identified as “institutional credit only” do not meet this requirement. +++ Courses with online/virtual labs for BIOL 195C, BIOL 196C, CHEM xxxC are not accepted | |||||||||
Transfer Information
Amy Liptak, MS
Biology/Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences, Natural SciencesDepartment ChairMacRury 209
Health Sciences and Services60 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid
