Health Science, Associate of Science

Location(s): Big Spring, Lamesa, San Angelo, SouthWest College for the Deaf

First Semester

EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework Credits: 1 ¹
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credits: 3
Life and Physical Sciences Core Course (Recommended: BIOL 2301 ) Credits: 3
Life and Physical Sciences lab (Recommended: BIOL 2101 ) Credits: 1
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Course (Recommended: PSYC 2314 ) Credits: 3
Elective course (select from Core Curriculum ) Credits: 3 ²

Total: 14 Hours

Second Semester

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credits: 3
Life and Physical Sciences Core Course (Recommended:BIOL 2302 ) Credits:3
Life and Physical Sciences lab (Recommended: BIOL 2102 ) Credits: 1
Creative Arts Core Course Credits: 3
Mathematics Core Course (Recommended: MATH 1342 MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 ) Credits: 3
Elective course Credits: 3

Total: 16 Hours

Third Semester

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credits: 3
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credits: 3
Elective course Credits: 3²
Elective course Credits: 3²

Total: 15 Hours

Fourth Semester

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credits: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credits: 3
Language, Philosophy and Culture (Humanities) Core Course Credits: 3
Elective course Credits: 3 ²
Elective course Credits: 3 ²

Total: 15 Hours

Total Hours in AS Degree: 60 Hours

¹All students are encouraged to complete this course during the first semester of enrollment. All first time in college sutdents that take one or more college preparatory courses will be required to take Learning Framework the first long semester they are enrolled. Transfer students with proven success in college-level course work who do not wish to take Learning Framework may enroll in a Physical Education course with approval from an advisor. Students placed on Scholastic Probation will be required to enroll in Learning Framework the next semester of enrollment (if they have not already successfully completed the course.)

²Students should consult with an advisor for assistance in selecting electives that will apply toward the student’s career and educational goals. Suggested electives:

ECRD 1211 - Electrocardiography
EMSP 1501 - Emergency Medical Technician
EMSP 1160 - Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology / Technician
NURA 1160 - Clinical-Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
NURA 1301 - Nurse Aide for Health Care
MDCA 1305 - Medical Law and Ethics
HPRS 1206 - Essentials of Medical Terminology
HPRS 2302 - Medical Terminology for Allied Health
PLAB 1160 - Phlebotomy Clinical
PLAB 1323 - Phlebotomy
CHEM 1405 - Introductory Chemistry I (lecture + lab)
BIOL 2120 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (lab)
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (lecture + lab)
BIOL 2320 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (lecture)
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (lecture + lab)
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment
HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 2321 - British Literature
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development

Electives should be selected from academic transfer courses. Workforce education courses may be taken if approved by an advisor. Electives may include Physical Education courses as approved by an advisor.