Health Studies

Program Highlights:

This degree equips students with essential skills for entry into the healthcare field and supports their pursuit of admission to competitive health science programs. Students are required to select a pathway of focus that aligns with their academic interests and career goals.

Students choose between 1 of 3 pathways to help prepare them for direct entry into the workforce or with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a competitive health science program.

Path I: Clinical Patient Care

• HST 115 - Clinical Patient Care for the Medical Office
• HST 201 - Clinical Patient Care - Laboratory
• HST 211 - Clinical Patient Care - Advanced Skill

• EMT 110 - Basic Emergency Medical Technician
• PED 118 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness (CV)

• BIT 140 - Business Communication
• BUS 215 - Managing Diversity in Organizations
• BIT 280 - Office Administration

Microcredentials are offered in Clinical Patient Care and Healthcare Fundamentals. Earn a microcredential and the Health Studies degree simultaneously!

• Clinical Patient Care
• Healthcare Fundamentals

If a student will be participating in a clinical experience within this program, students must submit proof of a current physical and up-to-date required vaccinations, including influenza or declination. There may be additional requirements dependent on clinical sites, including background checks, child abuse clearance, finger printing, and additional specific requirements. Students are required to obtain their own health insurance and arrange their own transportation in order to participate in clinical rotations. Specific instructions about required documentation and deadlines are provided by the Program Director.