Health Science
Associate of Science
Transfer Major
Department of Health Sciences
Founders Hall 112 • Phone 215-968-8353 (option 3)
Curriculum Code No. 1108
The Associate Degree in Health Science is designed to prepare the graduate to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs in health fields. The degree also provides the student with pre-requisite courses necessary to enter one of the College’s health care programs.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- Demonstrate appropriate, professional written and communication skills;
- Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the health care field as it relates to psychological, social, and legal implications; and
- Demonstrate a strong foundation in the health sciences.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL181 Human Anatomy and Physiology I A,7 | 4 |
| BIOL182 Human Anatomy and Physiology II A | 4 |
| BIOL228 Microbiology A | 4 |
| CHEM101 Chemistry A A,2,6,7 | 4 |
| CISC100 Digital Literacy 9 | 3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110 English Composition I B,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II A,2,4,10 | 3 |
| HLTH103 Life & Health 2 | 3 |
| OR | |
| HLTH200 Introduction to Women’s Health Issues 2,3 | 3 |
| HLTH120N Nutrition with a Registered Dietician 2,4,7 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| MEDA120 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MEDA205 Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,2,3,8 | 3 |
| PSYC181 Developmental Psychology - Lifespan A | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities C,1 | 3 |
| General Electives D | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| CHEM101 Chemistry A A,2,6,7 | 4 |
| COMP110 English Composition I B,2,10 | 3 |
| MEDA120 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,2,3,8 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL181 Human Anatomy and Physiology I A,7 | 4 |
| COMP111 English Composition II A,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities C,1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL182 Human Anatomy and Physiology II A | 4 |
| HLTH103 Life & Health 2 | 3 |
| OR | |
| HLTH200 Introduction to Women’s Health Issues 2,3 | 3 |
| HLTH120N Nutrition with a Registered Dietician 2,4,7 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| CISC100 Digital Literacy 9 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL228 Microbiology A | 4 |
| MEDA205 Medical Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC181 Developmental Psychology - Lifespan A | 3 |
| General Electives D | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 |
A Course requires prerequisites
B Placement testing required
C Arts/Humanities Requirement: Consult the approved list of courses.
D Any course may be chosen. Consult with academic advisor.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Diversity
4 Satisfies Information Literacy
5 Satisfies Oral Communication
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy
8 Satisfies Social Sciences
9 Satisfies Technological Competence
10 Satisfies Writing