Health Science, A.A.S.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Marta Urdaneta (murdaneta@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8367

Health Sciences Student Advisor: Nicole Walker (nwalker@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8287

See a complete list of advisors for all 6 concentrations at the bottom of this page.

A degree in health science covers a broad range of contemporary health issues and helps you develop the skills to follow a career in healthcare, social policy, health organization, or education. The health science degree will assist you in being able to: use health information and data effectively, understand and formulate health-related arguments, and evaluate health-related issues from a multidisciplinary standpoint.

CIP: 51.0001

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

English: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours.

Mathematics, Science or Computer Technology: 6 Hours

MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours. and
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
Additional 1 hour will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Credit Hours

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one course from the following:

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements (45 Credit Hours)

Additional 1 hour from “Mathematics, Science or Computer Technology”

Choose 44 credit hours from the following:

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
CHLT 1301 - Introduction to Community Health 3 credit hours.
CHLT 1302 - Community Wellness and Health Promotion 3 credit hours.
CHLT 1341 - Environmental Health 3 credit hours.
HPRS 1101 - Introduction to Health Professions 1 credit hour.
HPRS 1105 - Essentials of Medical Law/Ethics for Health Professionals 1 credit hour.
HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 credit hour.
MDCA 1205 - Medical Law & Ethics 2 credit hours.
MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hours.
MDCA 1343 - Medical Insurance 3 credit hours.
MLAB 1201 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science 2 credit hours.
NUPC 1260 - Clinical - Patient Care Technology 2 credit hours.
NUPC 1420 - Patient Care Technician/Assistant 4 credit hours.
NURA 1401 - Nurse Aide for Healthcare 4 credit hours.
NURA 1407 - Body Systems 4 credit hours.
PHED 1114 - Weight Training 1 credit hour.
PHED 1306 - First Aid 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
PSYT 1325 - Death and Dying 3 credit hours.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours

Note:

The Health Science, A.A.S. is designed to allow students to complete specific prerequisite courses for selective-admission programs - Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assistant, Medical Lab Technology, Nursing (both LVN and ADN), and Physical Therapist Assistant or complete the courses required for CNA or Patient Care Technology certification. Students should select the concentration corresponding to the program to which they intend to apply (see table below). Should the student decide to complete the Health Science, A.A.S. degee rather than applying for another program, the student should select the Health Science Concentration.

Concentration

General Advisor

Faculty Advisor

Health Science

Nicole Walker

nwalker@ntcc.edu

903-434-8287

Dr. Marta Urdaneta

murdaneta@ntcc.edu

903-434-8367

Pre-Nursing

(ADN, LVN, CNA and PCT)