Health Sciences, AA

This major is appropriate for students who plan to enter training in one of the health professions, including nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, physician assisting, and health sciences.

Complete the following courses:

BIO 11 HUMAN ANATOMY 4 Units
BIO 12 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 4 Units
BIO 15 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY 5 Units
BIO 10 BIOCHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 4 Units
OR
CHEM 4 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL & ORGANIC CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY 5 Units

Complete one of the following courses:

BIO 71 STEM CELLS AND SOCIETY 3 Units
BIO 72 HUMAN GENETICS AND MEDICINE 3 Units
PSYC 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units
or
PSYC 1H INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY HONORS 3 Units
SOC 1 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 Units
or
SOC 1H INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY HONORS 3 Units
PSYC 10 STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 Units
or
PSYC 10H STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HONORS 3 Units
or
MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Units

Total Units Required: 20-21

To earn the associate degree:

See Earning an Associate Degree for associate degree graduation requirements.

To transfer:

Courses required for the associate degree major at IVC may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor to identify the courses needed for the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals. View more information about transfering at Transfer to a Four-Year Institution .

Note:

See an IVC counselor for course substitution if a course is not available.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

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