Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Science (620) Associate of Science Degree


Purpose: The purpose of the Associate of Science (AS) in Health Science program is to provide a community college career pathway for students seeking health careers requiring a baccalaureate or higher-level degree. The program and its course of study is intended to provide students with a general course of study that parallels the freshman and sophomore years of Bachelor of Health Science programs at most colleges and universities. Students will be able to take this relevant transfer coursework at the more affordable community college price.

The program will provide students an opportunity to complete a program that will articulate with baccalaureate degree programs in the high demand health science and health-related fields. The highlights of the curriculum include a core of courses emphasizing wellness and scientific inquiry, with a focus on three distinct tracks for students interested in the health science field: public health, exercise science, and/or pre-professional tracks in Health Professions. The program also contains the general education courses needed for transfer into a baccalaureate program. Students who are interested in transferring should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss the requirements of their intended four-year institution.

Students enrolled in this two-year transfer program may also be eligible for Passport Courses or Uniform Certificate of General Studies  consideration. Please review the link provided for more information and meet with your advisor for details.

Part-Time Sequence  

eCampus


This program is fully accessible and can be completed through eCampus (web-based learning) or students can learn in a traditional classroom environment.

Possible Career Opportunities


In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Semester Total Credits 14


Semester Total Credits 16


Semester Total Credits 16


Semester Total Credits 16


Total Minimum Credits 62


1At least 3-credits must be successfully completed in HIS to fulfill this requirement.

Program Information (PSAHHS)


For additional information about this program visit the Public Safety, Allied Health and Human Services Division web page, stop by Hampton Campus, Hampton III - Suite 747, phone 757/825-2808 or email psahhs@vpcc.edu.