2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog

Liberal Arts, Health Studies and Science Specialization, A.S.


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Department Chairperson - Dr. Jessica Jost-Costanzo


The Liberal Arts curriculum begins with a broad core of instruction in the humanities, behavioral/social sciences, and natural sciences. The courses provide students with a well-rounded academic experience and give them much flexibility in designing their personalized programs. Students can choose to earn either an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree.


Associate of Science

Health Studies and Science: Students must complete at least 15 credits in the health studies, sciences and/or mathematics areas with a “C” or better and meet all other associate degree requirements.

Program Goals:

  1. communicate information clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of quantitative, scientific and/or qualitative reasoning;
  3. demonstrate an appropriate base of content knowledge of Health Studies and the Sciences; and
  4. articulate one’s own moral and ethical perspectives.

Associate Degree CORE Requirements: 18 Credits


College Foundation: Complete 1 Credit


Communication/Information Literacy: Complete 3 Credits


Integrated Thinking: Complete 2 Credits


Introduction to Systems: Complete 3 Credits


Quantitative Literacy: Complete 3 Credits


Major Course Requirements: 1 Credit


Health Studies and Science Specialization: 15 Credits


  • ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, DMS, ENVS, GEOL, MATH, METE, NASC, NUAS, PHBT, PHYS, PTA, RAD, SURT, VAS

Total Free Electives: 26 Credits


Total Credits for Liberal Arts Degree with Health Studies and Science Specialization: 60 Credits


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