~CERTIFICATE~
DESCRIPTION
The Health Science Preparation Certificate program prepares
graduates for transfer into a two or four year health degree
program. The certificate program will provide students with a
learning community as they prepare for transfer to various health
programs. The program is structured to encourage career exploration
and provide career guidance opportunities for the students as they
prepare to apply to a health degree program.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Health Science Certificate
program, the graduate is expected to:
1) Develop a foundation of learning skills, including communication,
critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
2) Develop meaningful connections with the college community to
achieve academic and personal potential.
3) Gain the confidence, competence, and commitment necessary to
progress toward completion of a two or four year health degree
program.
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION
Students must complete 30 credits in the Health Science
Preparation program and achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all
courses. Students must attain a final GPA of 2.0 or higher.
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS:
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO125 |
Health Science Seminar |
1 |
| BIO213 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| ENG101 |
College Composition |
3 |
| MAT___ |
Math Elective (100 level) |
3 |
| ______ |
General Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS |
14 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIO214 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
| COM104 |
Introduction to Communication |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| ______ |
General Elective |
3 |
| ______ |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
| |
TOTAL SECOND SEMESTER CREDITS |
16 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS |
30 |
