Associate of Science in Health Science

Advisor: Jeff Copeland
Degree: Associate of Science
Semester Hours: 60 (27 EMU Core requirements + 35-37 health science courses)

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 programs. 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.

Health Science Required Courses (35-37 SH)

• 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 - 2  OR MATH 144 Precalculus - 2 
• STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics - 2 OR STAT 220 Inferential Statistics - 2 
• CS 105 Introduction to Computer Science - 2 
• Choose 11-12 SH from the following:
  • BIOCH 152 Human Biochemistry - 2 
  • BIOL 173 Concepts in Biology-Unity and Diversity of Life - 4 
  • BIOL 215 Organismal Biology - 4 
  • BIOL 240 Molecular and Cellular Biology - 4 
  • CHEM 105 Chemistry for the Life Sciences - 2 
  • *ENVS 235 Sustainable Food Systems - 2 
  • PSYC 101 General Psychology  OR PSYC 202 Developmental Psychology - 3
  • SOC 201 Sociology of Health - 3 

* indicates the course is offered in alternate years