Health Science, Associate in Science

The Associate of Science degree in Health Science provides students with a broad understanding of health related studies, health care systems, and health issues in a multicultural society. The degree also provides the student with a basic understanding of health-related studies, prepares students to work at many entry levels within the health care industry, and provides a foundation for public health, community health, health care administration, or occupational health and safety programs.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate basic understanding of health science research, health care systems, and health issues.
2. Students will integrate and utilize knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve problems.
3. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and the use of the scientific method.

General Education

Complete the following general education pattern:

• San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)

Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.

Major Requirements - Core

Complete 15 units

Major Requirements - Restricted Electives

Area A - Complete 4 units selected from:

Area B - Complete 6 units selected from:

Minimum Major Units Required: 25

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Minimum Degree Units Required: 60