Associate of Science in Liberal Arts - Pathway to Health Science (AS)
This degree prepares students for the various pathways in the Health Science fields. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation and the necessary preparation to continue in one or more of the Health Science fields and programs around the San Joaquin Valley and beyond. Students will acquire the ability to identify and understand the body structure, physiological functions, written communication, and interpersonal growth.
Program Outcomes
- Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared in the foundational knowledge of human biology and physiology, reading, writing, and aspects of social behavioral sciences. This knowledge will prepare students to continue on toward nursing and allied health programs as well as prepare them for entry-level positions in medical offices.
Career Opportunities
Students will prepare for programs that lead to careers in Health Science fields. Local nursing and allied health programs and careers include: Registered Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygienist or Occupational or Radiological Technologist as well as entry-level positions within medical offices. Meet with a counselor to review and complete specific program pre-requisites and admissions requirements for nursing and allied health programs.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 16 | |
| BIOL 030 | Human Anatomy * | 4 |
| BIOL 031 | Human Physiology * | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing * | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics * | 4 |
Check individual programs for math requirement | ||
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| Select one of the concentrations listed below. | ||
| CONCENTRATION A: PRE-NURSING | 13 | |
| BIOL 040 | General Microbiology * | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking * | 3 |
| or COMM 004 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 008 | Group Communication | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| or ANTH 010 | Cultural Anthropology | |
| or NURS 106 | Cultural Competency in Healthcare | |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION B: PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT | 3 | |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| or HW 001 | Personal and Community Health | |
| or HW 007 | Sports Health | |
| or PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION C: PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE | 24 | |
| BIOL 040 | General Microbiology * | 4 |
| CHEM 020 | Introduction to General Chemistry * | 4 |
| CHEM 021 | Organic/Biological Chemistry * | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking * | 3 |
| or COMM 004 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 008 | Group Communication | |
| NUTR 018 | Nutrition * | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION D: PRE-RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY | 6 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking * | 3 |
| or COMM 004 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 008 | Group Communication | |
| NURS 256 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION E: PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT | 9 | |
| COMM 009 | Intercultural Communication * | 3 |
| NURS 256 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| or SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| or PSYC 080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology | |
| OR | ||
| CONCENTRATION F: PRE-RESPIRATORY CARE | 11 | |
| BIOL 040 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 020 | Introduction to General Chemistry * | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking * | 3 |
| or COMM 004 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 008 | Group Communication | |
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| ELECTIVES | 7-28 | |
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units. | ||
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| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meet General Education requirement and 9-12 units may double count above in COS-GE.
The Associate Degree requirements include completion of the:
- Required Major and Restricted Elective courses with a minimum grade of "C" or better for each course (Required Major and Restricted Elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements, and
- A minimum of 60 units of degree-applicable courses numbered 001-299. At least 12 units must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).