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

Transfer Options

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

Program Description

This degree is designed to provide the student with comprehensive general education and pre-health courses to satisfy entry-level eligibility requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training 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.

General Information

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

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • 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.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (17 hours)

BIOL 1004The Biological Science

4
ENGL 1113Composition I

3
HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3
GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Choose one (1) hour from these courses:

PE 1081Fitness for Life

1
PE 1091Strength & Conditioning

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Semester II (16 hours)

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3
EDUC 2023K-12 Educational Technology

3
ENGL 1123Composition II

3
HS 2413First Aid & CPR for Educators

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
 

Semester III (14 hours)

HKR 2002Coaching Theory

2
HS 2443Techniques in Prevention and Care

3
MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3

Choose three (3) hours from the courses below:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Choose three (3) hours from the courses below:

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3
ENGL 2223World Literature II

3

Semester IV (13 hours)

PE ___1
PE Elective

1

Choose four (4) hours from the courses below:

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4
PHSC 1004Physical Sciences

4

Choose three (3) hours from the courses below:

HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3

Choose six (6) hours from the courses below:

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3
MUS 2013Music Appreciation

3
PHIL 2403Introduction to Philosophy

3
THEA 2003Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours: 60