Associate of Science in Liberal Arts - Pathway to Health Science (AS)

Division: Student Services

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 

GENERAL EDUCATION25
College of the Sequoias Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) *
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES16
BIOL 030Human Anatomy4
BIOL 031Human Physiology4
ENGL 001College Reading and Composition4
MATH 2304
or MATH 021 Introduction to Statistics
Check individual programs for math requirement
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Select one of the concentrations listed below.
CONCENTRATION A: PRE-NURSING13
BIOL 040General Microbiology4
PSY 001General Psychology3
SOC 001Introduction to Sociology3
or ANTH 010 Cultural Anthropology
or NURS 106 Cultural Competency in Healthcare
COMM 001Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
or COMM 004 Interpersonal Communication
or COMM 008 Group Communication
OR
CONCENTRATION B: PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT3
SOC 001Introduction to Sociology3
or PSY 001 General Psychology
or HW 001 Personal and Community Health
or HW 007 Sports Health
OR
CONCENTRATION C: PRE-DENTAL HYGIENE24
BIOL 040General Microbiology4
CHEM 020Introduction to General Chemistry4
CHEM 021Organic/Biological Chemistry4
PSY 001General Psychology3
SOC 001Introduction to Sociology3
COMM 001Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
or COMM 004 Interpersonal Communication
or COMM 008 Group Communication
NUTR 018Nutrition3
OR
CONCENTRATION D: PRE-RADIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGY6
COMM 001Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
or COMM 004 Interpersonal Communication
or COMM 008 Group Communication
NURS 256Medical Terminology3
OR
CONCENTRATION E: PRE-OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT9
PSY 001General Psychology3
or SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology
or PSY 080 Introduction to Lifespan Psychology
COMM 009Intercultural Communication3
NURS 256Medical Terminology3
OR
CONCENTRATION F: PRE-RESPIRATORY CARE11
BIOL 040General Microbiology4
CHEM 020Introduction to General Chemistry4
COMM 001Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
or COMM 004 Interpersonal Communication
or COMM 008 Group Communication
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ELECTIVES7-28
Select additional degree applicable courses numbered 1-299 to achieve 60 units.
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TOTAL60
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Courses meet General Education requirements and 9-12 units may double count above in COS-GE. 

The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis requirements include completion of the 60 unit program defined above with at least 12 units taken in residence at College of the Sequoias with a “C” (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).