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 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