Health Sciences General Studies Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Health Science
Program Code: 1A27154A
Financial Aid Eligible
The Health Sciences General Studies Associate in Arts Degree provides students with a scope of knowledge and broad overview for attaining the communication skills, practical knowledge, and training necessary for a variety of careers in the Health Science area. Students completing this degree will develop a basic understanding of the healing arts and healthcare professions and how they interrelate. The Health Sciences Associate in Arts Degree empowers the student to see Dental, Funeral Service, Health Information, Nursing, Psychiatric Technology, and Radiology Technology, through the prism of healthcare professions. Key concepts in general education are reinforced by their connection to the helping professions in healthcare. Bridging the wisdom of the ages with contemporary innovations, this program offers a well-rounded education with insight to opportunities in our modern world. Requirements for the General Studies Degree in Health Sciences are listed under the Health Science section of this catalog, and include: • Cypress College Local General Education or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)requirements; • Completion of at least 18 units. (Note: Where appropriate, courses may also be counted for a GE area). At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College; • Completion of additional degree-applicable classes for a total of 60 units (see Non-Degree Credit Courses for description of classes that are non-degree applicable); • A 2.0 (C) overall GPA and a 2.0 (C) in all courses taken in the Area of Emphasis. NOTE: This degree is not intended for students pursuing other Health Science major degrees. This degree requires a total of 18 units in addition to other general education requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 Units From The Following (9 units): | 9 | |
| Chemistry for Health Science Majors I | 4.5 | |
| General Human Anatomy | 4 | |
| Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 5 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSYC 101HC | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
or SOC 101 C | Introduction to Sociology | |
or SOC 101HC | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| Survey of Medical Terminology | 3 | |
or RADT 145 C | Medical Imaging Terminology | |
| Survey of Disease | 3 | |
or RADT 147 C | Medical Imaging Pathology | |
| Dying and Death - Grief and Mourning (same as HSCE 161 C) | 3 | |
| Academic Reading and Writing | ||
or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| College Composition for Non-Native Speakers | 5 | |
| Effective Communication | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | |
or COMM 110 C | Mediated Public Speaking | |
Any transfer level MATH. | ||
| Electives (9 units): | 9 | |
| To complete all course requirements, students must complete 9 additional units from one of the concentration areas below. | ||
| Health Science concentration: | ||
| Preparation for Health Science | 3 | |
| Health Care Communication | 0.5-1 | |
| CPR for Health Care Providers | 1 | |
| Health Science Independent Study | 0.5-2 | |
| Survey of Disease | 3 | |
| Dying and Death - Grief and Mourning (same as HSCE 161 C) | 3 | |
| Cultural Awareness and the Health Care System | 3 | |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| Survey of Funeral Service | 2 | |
| Dental Concentration: | ||
| Dental Materials | 3 | |
| Oral Anatomy/Dental Assisting | 3 | |
| Preventive Dental Health - Basics | 3 | |
| Chairside Assisting I | 3 | |
| Radiology and Dental Assisting | 3 | |
| Radiology II and Dental Assisting | 1 | |
| Dental Anatomy and Morphology | 2 | |
| Oral Health Assessment | 3 | |
| Radiology Technician - Hygienists | 3 | |
| Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene | 5 | |
| Oral Embryology and Histology (formerly DH 205 C) | 2 | |
| Health Records Concentration: | ||
| Health Information Management | 3 | |
| Legal Aspects of Health Care | 3 | |
| Healthcare Data Analysis | 3 | |
| Beginning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Coding | 3 | |
| Funeral Service Concentration: | ||
| Funeral Directing | 5 | |
| Funeral Service Administration I | 4 | |
| Methods of Disposition | 4 | |
| Imaging Concentration: | ||
| Introduction to Sonography | 2 | |
| Ethical and Legal Issues | 1.5 | |
| Radiologic Electronics | 4 | |
| Radiography Patient Care | 3 | |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| Sonography Physics | 3.5 | |
| Abdomen Sonography | 4 | |
| Radiologic Electronics | 4 | |
| Introduction to Radiography | 4 | |
| Radiology Imaging Techniques (formerly Radiologic Technology) | 4 | |
| Radiographic Positioning I (formerly Radiologic Positioning) | 5 | |
| Radiography Patient Care | 3 | |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| Nursing Patient Care Concentration: | ||
| Pharmacology in Nursing I | 1 | |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 4.5 | |
| Introduction to Medical-Surgical/Gero Nursing | 3.5 | |
| Pharmacology in Nursing II | 1 | |
| Med-Surg Nursing I | 5 | |
| Maternal and Newborn Nursing | 3.5 | |
| Nursing Transitions | 3.5 | |
| Nursing Science I | 7 | |
| Nursing Science II | 7 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Possess a high quality education for transfer to four-year institutions, associate degrees, career technical education, and certificate coursework, as well as basic skills and opportunities for lifelong learning.
OUTCOME 2: Possess skills that enhance personal learning and success, embrace diversity, and contribute to both the economic and social development of the surrounding community.
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