Health Science, A.S.
Health Sciences are the fastest growing, most exciting, and versatile areas of study on college campuses across the United States. The Associate of Science in Health Science Degree program at St. Francis College would prepare students with the knowledge and understanding of science and health issues related to health science, and health education, disease prevention, and public health. Health Science students develop the competencies and skills necessary for either entry-level positions or as a preparation for certification in a variety of health care professions such radiological science, nursing, respiratory therapy, exercise specialists, and more advanced professions. Positions would be available in local, state, and federal health and social service agencies and non-governmental and voluntary health organizations, health care, and private industry. To be successful today, health care practitioners must collaborate with professionals from a variety of health sciences disciplines.
The major will prepare students for many career paths in clinical and nonclinical roles. Students will be prepared for nonclinical roles that require critical thinking, information analysis and leadership skills. Positions may include medical manager of a hospital department or claims reviewer at a clinic. Graduates also may work for an insurance or pharmaceutical company, research laboratory or a community agency.
This associate degree introduces students to other pathways including a four-year college degree that may lead to advanced degree programs, such as medicine, dentistry, physical or occupational therapy, and veterinary medicine, graduate school, among a variety of other health professional programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Program | ||
| Understanding College (FS) | 1 | |
| Writing and Presentation (WRI1 & OC1) | 6 | |
| Mathematics (QR1) | 4 | |
MAT 1104 or MAT 1105 | ||
| Information Literacy, Media, and Research (ITML) | 3 | |
| Computer Tools | ||
| Creative Voices across Cultures (HCE) | 3 | |
| Science at Work (NPW) | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 Laboratory | ||
| Ethics, Reality and Logic (PEM) | 3 | |
PHI 1101 or PHI 1114 is recommended | ||
| Individuals and Society (SEH) | 3 | |
| Life-Span Development | ||
| Our World, Past and Present (WHG) | 3 | |
| Personal Wellness | 3 | |
| Community Health | ||
| Religion and Culture (RS) | 3 | |
| Health Science Major | ||
| HC-1001 | Introduction to American Health Service Delivery I | 3 |
| BIO-1141 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 |
| BIO-1141L | Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| BUS-1001 | Organization and Management | 3 |
| HS-1207 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HS-2406 | Epidemiology | 3 |
| MAT-2301 | Statistics | 3 |
| PHI-2502 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |