Health Science, A.S.

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(CIP 51.0000)

281-756-5660

This is a recommended course of study for students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing or other allied health field. It does not prepare students for direct entry into a health-related career field. Students should identify early the institution to which they intend to transfer for specific requirements. Transferability of courses is determined by the receiving institution.

First Year

First Semester

BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 Course Credits
or
HECO 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 Course Credits
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
Mathematics (Recommend MATH 1342 ) 3 Course Credits ⁺
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

American History (Recommend HIST 1301 ) 3 Course Credits⁺
CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I 4 Course Credits ⁺
or
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 Course Credits ⁺
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Course Credits ⁺
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 13

Third Semester

American History (Recommend HIST 1302 ) 3 Course Credits ⁺
Component Area Options - Group 1 - Recommend SPCH 1315 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 6

Second Year

First Semester

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Course Credits ⁺
Creative Arts 3 Course Credits ⁺
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 13

Second Semester

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Course Credits ⁺
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺
Language, Philosophy and Culture 3 Course Credits ⁺
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 13

Third Semester

Life & Physical Science Course. Recommend:
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors 4 Course Credits
OR
PHYS 1410 - Elementary Physics 4 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 3

Total Minimum Credits Required for Health Science Degree: 60

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

* PHYS-1410 is recommended only for students applying to DCVS (Sonography) programs. Please discuss with your Department Chair, Program Director, or Advisor.