Career Degree Program
The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, EMT-Paramedic or Sleep Diagnostics. This degree is designed to assist Allied Health and Emergency Service workers with their general and continuing education. To be admitted into this degree program, one must meet the same requirements for admission as do students in other degree programs at the College.
Associate of Applied Science - Health Sciences
Required General Education Courses
Courses that Fulfill Minimum Degree Requirements
| Course | Curriculum Area or Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Communication: English Composition I | 3 |
| Humanities and/or Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences/Mathematics: choose a Natural Science | 4 | |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| One additional course from either of the above categories (May include SPCH or MATH) | 3 | |
| Total General Education | 16 |
Additional Program Requirements
| Course | Curriculum Area or Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | Dental Assistant, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, EMT/Paramedic, or Sleep Diagnostics | 32 |
| Electives | Completion of 12 hours of electives as prescribed by the accrediting agency or advisor | 12 |
| Total Additional Requirements | 44 | |
| Total Degree Requirements | 60 |