Health Science, associate's degree
Contact: 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)
CS 105 Introduction to Computer Science (2)
MATH 114 College Algebra (2) OR MATH 144 Precalculus (2)
STAT 120 Descriptive Statistics (2) OR STAT 220 Inferential Statistics (2)
Choose 11-12 SH from this list:
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 (3) OR PSYC 202 Developmental Psychology (3)
SOC 201 Sociology of Health (3)
* indicates the course is offered in alternate years