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Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (General Health Option) Requirements

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Other four-year colleges/universities
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

This degree option is designed to provide the student with comprehensive general education and pre-health courses to satisfy entry-level eligibility requirements into health-related programs at Southern Arkansas University and other Arkansas colleges. Students planning to transfer should consult an academic advisor at the selected transfer college regarding admission procedures and course requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (14 hours)

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3
BIOL 1004The Biological Science

4
ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Semester II (17 hours)

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3
BI 2234Microbiology

4
ENGL 1123Composition II

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3
MATH 1073Math for Healthcare Professionals

3

Semester III (15 hours)

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4
GSTD 1041Student Success III

1
PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Choose four (4) hours from these courses:

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4
PHYS 2014College Physics I

4
PHYS 2014 College Physics should be taken only for entrance into the Medical Diagnostic Sonography Program. All other students should complete General Chemistry.

Semester IV (14 hours)

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4
HS 2413First Aid & CPR for Educators

3
PE ___1PE Elective

1
SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3
SONO 1003Foundations of Sonography

3

SONO 1003 Foundations of Sonography should be taken only for entrance into the Medical Diagnostic Sonography Program. All other students should complete Personal & Community Health.

Total Credit Hours: 60