May 19, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Health Science - AS - 620


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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.

View approved elective courses at the links below: 

Student Development (1cr)


Mathematics (3cr)


Select one UCGS Math course from the list below

Transfer Electives (9cr)


Students must earn at least 60 total credit hours to earn the degree (Consult an advisor before selecting elective courses)

Total Minimum Credits: 60


Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer competencies necessary for academic success, transfer, and employment.  Individual programs may specify how computer competency is attained as part of the program.  If not specified otherwise, computer competency is demonstrated by passing ITE 152 or an equivalent competency test. Students are encouraged not to wait until the final semester to complete this requirement.   

Students should check with institutions to which they are considering transferring to determine appropriate MTH courses and/or sequences.

Suggested Scheduling:


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