Health Sciences General Studies Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Health Science
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 Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements; • Three (3) units of Social Justice, Equity, and Sustainability. These units must be chosen from the Social Justice, Equity, and Sustainability list; • Completion of Reading Proficiency requirement; • 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 degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 9 Units From The Following (9 units): | 9 | |
| Chem for Health Sci Majors I | 4.5 | |
| General Human Anatomy | 4 | |
| Integrated Medical Science | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 5 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or PSY 101HC | Honors Intro to Psychology | |
or SOC 101 C | Introduction to Sociology | |
or SOC 101HC | Honors Introduction to Sociology | |
| Survey of Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| Survey of Disease | 3 | |
| Dying and Death - Grief and Mourning (same as HSCE 161 C) | 3 | |
| College Writing | 4 | |
or ENGL 100HC | Honors College Writing | |
| Effective Communication | 3 | |
| Human Communication | 3 | |
or COMM 100HC | Honors Human Communication | |
or COMM 110 C | Mediated Oral Communication | |
Intermediate Algebra or 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: | ||
| Cultur Awareness Health Care | 3 | |
| Ethical and Legal Issues | 1.5 | |
| Dying and Death - Grief and Mourning (same as HSCE 161 C) | 3 | |
| Survey of Disease | 3 | |
| Health Science Independent Study | 0.5-2 | |
| Health Care Communication | 0.5-1 | |
| CPR for Health Care Providers | 1 | |
| Preparation for Health Science | 3 | |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| 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/Dental Assisting | 1 | |
| Dental Anatomy Morphology | 2 | |
| Oral Health Assessment | 3 | |
| Radiology Tech-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: | ||
| Radiologic Electronics | 4 | |
| Radiography Patient Care | 3 | |
| Computer Information Systems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sonography | 2 | |
| Sonography Physics | 3.5 | |
| Abdomen Sonography | 4 | |
| Introduction to Radiography | 4 | |
| Radiology Imaging Techniques | 4 | |
| Radiographic Positioning I | 5 | |
| Nursing Patient Care Concentration: | ||
| Pharmacology in Nursing I | 1 | |
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 4.5 | |
| Intro to Med-Surg 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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