Associate in Science in Health Sciences

Transfer Credit Guidelines

The Associate in Science in Health Sciences is a program composed of courses in arts and sciences as well as in the health sciences. The program is designed as an academic gateway for individuals pursuing a career in the health sciences or for those already working in the field who want to build on their existing knowledge and skills to advance their career.

A minimum of sixty (60) credits are needed for completion of the Associate in Science in Health Sciences program in the following areas:

TUT 101 Purple badges indicate 91¿ì²¥ courses.

TUT 101 Green badges indicate non-91¿ì²¥ courses.

Courses must be completed with 91¿ì²¥ with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

INL 102 Information Literacy Complete within the first 13 of attempted credits 1
Total Credits | 1

Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Written English ENG 101A Advanced Composition Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Written English Requirement (Coursework in expository writing, composition, and writing courses where writing is the primary focus of the course). 3
Ethics IND 203 Introduction to Professional Ethics Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Ethics Requirement (Coursework includes, but is not limited to, classical or contemporary ethical theory and philosophy, and ethical reasoning). This topic is required to meet the specified requirement 3
Social Sciences / History IND 101 Cornerstone A: Foundations Course must be completed with 91¿ì²¥ to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). This topic is required to meet the specified requirement. 3
Social Sciences / History PSY 235 Lifespan Developmental Psychology Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Social Sciences / History Requirement (Subject areas that meet the requirement include, but are not limited to, anthropology, criminal justice (theory-based, not applied criminal justice), economics, geography, government, history, political science, psychology, and sociology). 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics MAT 101 Mathematics for Everyday Life Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course). Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. 3
Natural Sciences / Mathematics BIO 110 Biology (non-Lab) Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. Natural Sciences / Mathematics Requirement (Subject areas that meet this requirement include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, algebra, geometry, analysis (which includes calculus), and applied mathematics (which includes probability and statistics). Restrictions include developmental or remedial courses, no more than three courses of mathematics credit below the level of calculus, no more than one course or examination may be applied that is (1) terminal in nature with no prerequisite beyond the level of arithmetic; (2) intended for students outside of science or mathematics; or (3) a mathematics appreciation course). Students must complete a minimum of 3 credits in natural sciences and 3 credits in mathematics. 3
Total Credits | 18

Courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C or higher.

HSC 112 Medical Terminology Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 121 Health Care in the United States Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 124 Professionalism in Health Care Recommended 91¿ì²¥ course, but other course options are available to meet the requirement. 3
HSC 292 Associate in Health Science Capstone Course must be completed with 91¿ì²¥ to meet the requirement. 3
Total Credits | 12

Approved arts and sciences elective credit in the areas of humanities, social sciences, history, natural sciences, and mathematics may apply. Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Arts and Sciences Elective(s) 9
Total Credits | 9

Approved arts and sciences elective credit in the areas of humanities, social sciences, history, natural sciences, mathematics, applied professional, or free electives may apply. Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Elective(s) 6
Total Credits | 6

Approved health sciences elective credit may apply. Courses may be transferred in from outside sources of credit with a minimum grade of a C or higher.

Health Sciences Elective(s) 14
Total Credits | 14