Health Sciences, A.A.S.

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This is an AAS Health Sciences degree for students who are enrolled in, or already have, a Technical Certificate in one of the Allied Health areas below and want to continue their education to receive an Associate of Applied Sciences degree. Students will earn hours for the Technical Certificate, complete 15-16 hours from specified General Education classes, and complete 9 hours of coursework (Management and Leadership for Allied Health Sciences, Contemporary Issues, Medical Law and Ethics). Additional General Education classes will be taken as electives to total the required 60 hours for graduation. The combination of the Associate Degree, coupled with the Management and Leadership for Allied Health Sciences class, allows a student increased chances to achieve additional success in their chosen Allied Health field.

Technical Certificate Requirements: 16-32 Credits

Hours transferred from one of the following certificates: Emergency Medical Technician Technical Certificate (16), Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced Technical Certificate (16), Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician Technical Certificate (18), Medical Laboratory Assistant Technical Certificate (18), Pharmacy Technology Technical Certificate (32)
Students will have to be admitted to the technical certificate of their choosing. Application Deadlines and Admission Dates for Allied Health Programs.

EMT Technical Certificate

EMT - Advanced Technical Certificate

Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician Technical Certificate

Medical Laboratory Assistant Technical Certificate

Pharmacy Technology Technical Certificate

Additional elective (12-13) hours may be from certificate; one of the following departments: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Allied Health Sciences; or advisor approved.
Students may be eligible to receive up to 30 credit hours through the Experiential Learning Portfolio.
- ALHS 2315
- ALHS 2316

General Education Core Requirements: 15 Credits

Major Core Requirements: 15 Credits

ALHS 2311 Management and Leadership for AHS Supervisors
ALHS 2312 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
ALHS 2314 Medical Law and Ethics
ALHS Electives¹ (6 credit hours)
¹ Students may apply credits earned in excess of 30 credit hours for a health sciences Certificate, or designated general education courses (BIOL 2020, MATH elective, PHYS elective), or ALHS electives from those listed in the institution’s catalog. It is important that the electives chosen are appropriate and add value toward the chosen career path. Electives should be chosen in consult with the academic advisor.

Total Program Credits: 60

Students may be awarded up to 31-32 hours of credit based on their certifications in Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced, Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or Pharmacy Technology.