Purpose: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in a health sciences program. This degree is not intended for students interested in attending medical or dental school.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon Completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of introductory concepts related to human anatomy and physiology.
- Explain the general characteristics of microorganisms and their relationships to individual and community health.
- Evaluate and communicate the relationship between nutrition, human development, and lifestyle in disease prevention.
- Interpret medical terms and abbreviations.
- Apply quantitative skills relevant to future practitioners in health science careers.
Admission Requirements: All students must demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
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