Health Sciences Broad Field Associate of Science Degree

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Program Overview

Major ID: 341S

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

The Health Sciences Broad Field AS Degree is designed to provide general education courses for students interested in health sciences, but have not yet decided which specific health care field they intend to pursue.

Career Opportunities

Students enrolled in the Health Sciences Broad Field AS degree will acquire all of the skills and knowledge needed to provide a smooth transition into baccalaureate health-related programs such as:

Community Health
Nursing
Dental Hygiene
Health Education
Food and Nutrition
Exercise Science

Program Outcomes

Utilize the English language effectively to read, write, speak, and listen critically.
Develop the capacity to identify, discuss, and reflect upon social and behavioral issues.
Demonstrate comprehension of human and biological systems.
Enhance mathematical and logical thinking techniques.
Improve their awareness and understanding of health, wellness, and liberal arts.

Program Faculty

Julia Bartlett
julia.bartlett@saintpaul.edu

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Requirements

Course

BIOL 1740 - General Biology 1: The Living Cell 5 Credits
BIOL 1760 - Nutrition 3 Credits
BIOL 2721 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 Credits
BIOL 2722 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 4 Credits
BIOL 2750 - General Microbiology 4 Credits
CHEM 1711 - Principles of Chemistry 1 4 Credits
COMM 1720 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
MATH 1730 - College Algebra 3 Credits
MATH 1740 - Introduction to Statistics 4 Credits
PHIL 1722 - Health Care Ethics 3 Credits
PSYC 1710 - General Psychology 4 Credits
PSYC 1720 - Lifespan Development 3 Credits
SOCI 1710 - Introduction to Sociology 4 Credits

Subtotal: 52 Credits

General Education/MnTC Requirements

Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List for each Goal Area

Liberal Arts or Science Electives (MnTC only) 8 Credits
Select a minimum of 8 additional credits from Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum

General Education Requirements: 8 Credits

Course Sequence

The following sequence is recommended for a full-time student; however, this sequence is not required.

First Semester

BIOL 1740 - General Biology 1: The Living Cell 5 Credits
COMM 1720 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
PSYC 1710 - General Psychology 4 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 16

Second Semester

BIOL 2721 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 4 Credits
BIOL 2750 - General Microbiology 4 Credits
PSYC 1720 - Lifespan Development 3 Credits
Goals 1-10: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 4 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Third Semester

BIOL 2722 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 4 Credits
MATH 1730 - College Algebra 3 Credits
PHIL 1722 - Health Care Ethics 3 Credits
SOCI 1710 - Introduction to Sociology 4 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 14

Fourth Semester

BIOL 1760 - Nutrition 3 Credits
CHEM 1711 - Principles of Chemistry 1 4 Credits
MATH 1740 - Introduction to Statistics 4 Credits
Goals 1-10: Minnesota Transfer Curriculum 4 Credits

Total Semester Credits: 15

Total Program Credits: 60

Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900

Writing: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900

Quant. Reasoning, Algebra & Stats: Score of 270+ or Adv. Algebra & Functions: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in MATH 0920

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.