Health Sciences, AAS (3308)

CIP: 510000

Program Description

The Health Sciences curriculum offers a traditional path to a Health Sciences, AAS as well as an avenue for degree completion for students who are not accepted into their desired selective-admission program. Students following one of the eight pre-major tracks will complete the first two semesters within their pre-major program before completing the last two semesters of the Health Sciences, AAS program.
 

• Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Cardiac, AAS (3324)  
• Pre-Dental Hygiene, AS (5301)   
• Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General Vascular, AAS (3319)  
• Pre-Emergency Medical Services, AAS (3325)  
• Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS (3309)  
• Pre-Nursing, AAS (3311)  
• Pre-Respiratory Therapy, AS (5102)   
• Pre-Veterinary Technology, AAS (3105)  

For maximum credit flexibility, pre-major students who are not accepted into their desired selective-admission program may be eligible to transfer to the Board of Governors, AAS program if they have not previously earned an associate-level credential at any institution of higher education and meet all other Board of Governors, AAS admission requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate client advocacy for selected populations in healthcare environments
• Promote disease prevention to improve healthcare outcomes of clients in their care
• Utilize critical thinking in developing solutions within healthcare environments
• Apply effective communication methods when interacting with others in the healthcare system

Program Assessment

A variety of evaluation methods is utilized to assess student learning outcomes.