2023-2024 Catalog

Health Sciences Technical Certificate

Program Description

 

This certificate consists of the prerequisite courses required for entrance into the LPN/Paramedic to RN program offered at SAU Tech plus an additional nine hours. All courses in this certificate apply directly toward the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree General Health Option.

 

General Information

 

   Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

 

General Requirements

 

   This certificate requires successful completion of 40 credit hours.

   A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.

   Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

 

Residency Requirement

 

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

Degree Plan

Program Requirements

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

BI 2234Microbiology

4

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MATH 1073Math for Healthcare Professionals

3

Total Credit Hours: 40