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1260.00

This degree will allow the college to distinguish our Health Science students from our STEM students. The Health Sciences, Associate in Science degree provides a broad spectrum of courses including human biology, chemistry, human anatomy, human physiology, microbiology, nutrition, psychology, and speech communication. This area of emphasis is intended to align the coursework with preparation for future careers and programs in the health care field, such as: Anesthesia Technician, Communication Disorders, Dental Hygiene, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing, Nutrition, Public Health, Radiology Technology, and other similar disciplines. The degree includes the prerequisite requirements for both the two-year community colleges health science programs and Baccalaureate degree programs at various four-year institutions. Some variation in degree requirements may exist for a particular Health Science program; therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to ensure that all required coursework is completed.

Courses identified for the area of emphasis fulfill major preparation requirements as shown on ASSIST.org articulation. Consult with a Counselor for specific information regarding the intended major at the college the student is choosing. Courses used to complete a student's area of emphasis can double count for general education. Although the associate degree recognizes the completion of general education requirements, it does not guarantee admission to a specific campus in the CSU or UC system, nor does it guarantee admission to a specific major or a specific community college program. Some majors and schools require a higher GPA than is necessary for the associate degree. Students should meet with a Counselor to determine the major preparation coursework and general education requirements for the major or program of study.

Program Outcomes

• Identify anatomical structures and describe the function of important systems in the human body, and be well-prepared for courses in the health science professions.
• Predict the function of unfamiliar structures based on knowledge of previously studied human cells, tissues, and organs.
• Work safely in a laboratory or clinical setting.
• Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology concepts to more advanced courses required for careers in health sciences.

Requirements for the Major

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Life Science: Select 2 courses		8
ANAT 025	HUMAN ANATOMY
or PHYS 002A	GENERAL PHYSICS I: MECHANICS AND THERMAL PHYSICS
BIOL 003	HUMAN BIOLOGY
or BIOL 011	INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB
or BIOL 011H	INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WITH LAB - HONORS
MICR 002	MICROBIOLOGY
PYSO 001	HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
or PHYS 002B	GENERAL PHYSICS II: ELECTROMAGNETISM, OPTICS, AND MODERN PHYSICS
Physical Science: Select 1 course		4-5
CHEM 001A	GENERAL CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ANALYSIS I
CHEM 002A	CHEMISTRY - GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY I
CHEM 002B	CHEMISTRY - GENERAL, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY II
CHEM 022	INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
Mathematics: Select 1 course		4-5
MATH 003	COLLEGE ALGEBRA FOR STEM
MATH 015	EXPLORATIONS IN QUANTITATIVE REASONING
STAT 015	STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
or STAT 018	STATISTICS FOR BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
or STAT C1000	INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
or STAT C1000H	INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS - HONORS
Additional Major Requirements: Select 1 course		3-4
ENGL C1000	ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
or ENGL C1000H	ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING - HONORS
NUTR 011	HUMAN NUTRITION
PSYC C1000	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
or PSYC C1000H	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY - HONORS
PSYC 024	LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
SOC 001	INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
SPCH 010	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
COMM C1000	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
or COMM C1000H	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING - HONORS
Total Units		19-22

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree

• General Information
• PCC Local Gen Ed
• Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
• Cal-GETC
• Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.