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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook
Health Sciences
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This program of study is for students planning to continue their education to by earning a bachelor’s degree in health sciences-related fields. The Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Health Sciences recognizes students’ academic accomplishment and should simplify the transfer of credit process at future institutions. This program is also suitable for individuals who plan to apply to Walters State’s Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Care or Surgical Technology programs.
This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.
Degree: Associate of Science
Emphasis: Health Sciences - Nursing Path, OTA Path, PTA Path, Respiratory Care Path, or Surg Tech Path.
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Recommended Full-Time Schedule
The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.
Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.
1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .
2Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections for WSCC programs or transferable to specific institutions.
Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.
Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)
Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)
Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)
- COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
1 English Literature Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1,2
1 History Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1,2
Approved Electives (6 hrs.)2
Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)
- PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Development Psychology (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (non-literature)(3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1,2
1 History Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1,2
1 Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State approved general education list)1,2
Approved Elective(s) (4 hrs.)2
Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Health Sciences
General Education Requirements (41 hours)
Humanities (9 hours)
Approved Humanities/Fine Arts General Education electives1,2 6 credits
Approved English Literature General Education elective1,2 3 credits
Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)
History (6 hours)
Approved History General Education electives1,2 6 credits
Mathematics (3 hours)
Approved Mathematics General Education Elective1,2 3 credits
Natural Science (8 hours)
Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)
Approved Electives2 19 credits
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