The Associate of Science Degree in Health Science is designed specifically for those students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university and have an interest in healthcare and health sciences. Through instruction, students develop skills and knowledge in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and several health-related courses. The Associate of Science Degree in Health Science is not affiliated with Transfer Virginia common curriculum and is unique to WCC.
Employment opportunities for graduates in the Health Sciences specialization include staff positions in hospitals, medical centers, and other entry level, non-licensure healthcare fields. Graduates may transfer to a four-year college or university for bachelor degrees in such fields such as exercise science, health promotion, allied health, and health sciences.
All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review, students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
Students are encouraged to become acquainted with the requirements of the college or university to which she or he is considering for transfer and to regularly consult with his/her community college advisor in planning their program and selecting electives. Students should successfully complete all community college courses meeting the grade requirement of “C”.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
First Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 141 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| PHI 220 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| PSY 230 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| SDV 100 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 13 | 3 | 14 | ||
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 142 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| BIO 101 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| MTH 155 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 12 | 6 | 14 | ||
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| CHM 111 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| CST 100 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| ENG 245 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HLT 105 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| HLT 140 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| PSY 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
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| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 15 | 3 | 16 | ||
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Title | Lect. Hrs. | Lab Hrs. | Credits | Transfer |
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| BIO 150 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
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| ENG 246 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| HLT 110 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MTH 167 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | ||
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| SOC 200 | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester | 17 | 3 | 18 | ||