This program allows the student to combine the requirements from the EMU Core with a concentration in health sciences, which includes courses from the biology and chemistry departments. An associate's degree in the health sciences could prepare students to enter a radiology program or pursue other health science degrees, such as physical therapy assistant.
Students need to reach a total of 60 SH to earn the AS degree.
In addition to the EMU Core requirements (see the EMU Core section), the following courses are required:
- BIOL 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - 3
- BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - 3
- BIOL 145 Nutrition Fundamentals - 2
- BIOL 205 Introduction to Microbiology - 3
- *BIOL 209 Medical Terminology - 2
- BIOL 485 Faith, Science, and Ethics - 2
- CHEM 155 Matter and Energy - 3 OR CHEM 223 General Chemistry I - 4
- MATH 114 College Algebra OR MATH 144 Precalculus - 2
- STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics OR STAT 220 Inferential Statistics - 2
- CS 105 Introduction to Computer Science - 2
Additionally, 11-12 credits from the following are required: BIOCH 152 , BIOL 173, BIOL 225, BIOL 245, CHEM 105, ENVS 235, PSYC 101 OR PSYC 202, SOC 201.