Students desiring to enter a competitive admissions program should use this as their primary major prior to applying to their program of choice. Credit for prior learning may be available for some courses.

Courses

Year One
Fall Semester
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ACA 122 College Transfer Success1
ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry3
HSC 111 Intro to Healthcare Careers3
MED 121 Med Terms I3
MED 122 Med Terms II3
BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I4
or
BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology5
Spring Semester
Math Elective 3-5
Major Elective3
HSC 112 Health Sciences Pharmacology3
HSC 115 Intro to Health Systems & Ethics3
BIO 169 *Anatomy & Physiology II4
Summer Semester
PSY 150 GeneIntro to Psychology3
HUM/Fine Arts Elective3
Year Two
Fall Semester
Communications Elective3
HSC 121 Healthcare Communication4
Major Elective*3
Career Pathway Elective*6
Spring Semester
HSC 120 CPR3
HSC 121 Healthcare Communication3
Major Elective*3
Major Elective*3
Major Elective*3
Total68-69

Electives
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
Mathematics Elective: Choose 1 
MAT 110  Mathematical Measurement and Literacy 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy3
MAT 152 Statistical Methods4
MAT 171  Pre-Calculus Algebra 4
MAT 175 Precalculus5
Social/Behavioral Science Elective: Choose 1 
ECO 251  Principles of Microeconomics 3
ECO 252  Principles of Macroeconomics3
PSY 150  General Psychology 3
SOC 210  Introduction to Sociology 3
Communications Elective: Choose 1 
COM 120 Intro to Interpersonal Communications3
COM 231 Public Speaking 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: Choose 1 
ART 111  Art Appreciation 3
HUM 110 Technology & Society 3
HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3
MUS 110  Music Appreciation 3

Outlook for Employment

Graduates will demonstrate professional standards, apply both discipline-specific and general education skills, and possess the academic preparation needed for career growth or further study in advanced health science programs.