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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog
Health Sciences (620) Associate of Science Degree
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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.
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eCampus
This program is fully accessible and can be completed through eCampus (web-based learning) or students can learn in a traditional classroom environment.
Semester Total Credits 14
Semester Total Credits 16
Semester Total Credits 16/17
Semester Total Credits 16/18
Total Minimum Credits 62/65
Students enrolled in this program may not exceed 63 semester hour credits. See VCCS Policy Manual, Section 5.01, #5.1.0.0.4.6.
In selecting transfer courses, students should consult the catalog of their intended transfer institution and major. Students may choose from the following courses:
Kinesiology: SOC 200, PSY 230, CST 100, lab sciences (listed under fall II and spring II dropdown link above)
Public Healht/Health Science & Allied Health: HLT 200, HLT 215, SOC 200, PSY 230, ECO 202, CST 100 (listed under fall II and spring II dropdown link above)
1Students enrolled in Public Health/Health Science & Allied Health must select HLT 241 as an elective course.
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.
Students may take courses in the summer session where available. Please consult with an academic advisor to review course scheduling options. Students are encouraged to speak with a financial aid advisor to determine funding eligibility.
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