A.A.S.
Health Sciences
The associate of applied science degree is a two-year degree awarded in a specific career or occupational field of experience. Residency requirement is 15 UAS semester credits.
The Associate of Applied Science in Health Sciences prepares students to enter direct care careers and to apply (transfer) to programs in nursing and other allied health professions. The degree provides the foundation needed to understand modern health care delivery, and includes a base in GER options as well as a science core. Students complete pre and co-requisites for a variety of professional health care programs, including nursing, radiological technology, and emergency services.
Students need to consult with a Health Sciences advisor before registering for courses.
View details of the degree from the health science's website.
The AAS in Health Sciences requires 60-69 credits, depending upon specialty track. Of these, 31 credits are in GERs, 20 credits are in biology and chemistry, and 9 credits make up the core Health Science courses. 20 credits must be at the 200 level or above. At least 15 credits must be taken at UAS. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in all courses.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 CATALOG)
| Minimum credit hours | 61 | ||
| General Education Requirements | 31 | ||
| Written Communication Skills | |||
| ENGL | S111 | Methods of Written Communication | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ENGL | S211 | Intermediate Composition: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENGL | S212 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Oral Communication Skills | |||
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| COMM | S111 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S235 | Small Group Communication & Team Building* | 3 |
| COMM | S237 | Interpersonal Communication* | 3 |
| COMM | S241 | Public Speaking* | 3 |
| *Grade of C or better | |||
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| Computational Skills | |||
| MATH | S105 | Intermediate Algebra (or higher) | 4 |
| Social Science | |||
| PSY | S101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY | S250 | Lifespan Development | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| ANTH | S101 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH | S202 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| Humanities | |||
| PHIL | S201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| ___ | S___ | Fine Arts course | 3 |
| ___ | S___ | Humanities course | 3 |
| SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS | 20 | ||
| BIOL | S111 | Human Anatomy and Physiology-I | 4 |
| BIOL | S112 | Human Anatomy and Physiology-II | 4 |
| BIOL | S240 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM | S103 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM | S104 | A Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | 9 | ||
| HS | S135 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HS | S203 | Science of Nutrition | 3 |
| Select one from the following (3 credits) | |||
| HS | S101 | Introduction to Health Sciences | 3 |
| HS | S206 | Introduction to Environmental Health | 3 |
| SKILLS OPTIONS | 1-9 | ||
| HS | S102 | Fundamentals of CPR and First Aid | 1 |
| HS | S105 | Certified Nurses Aide Training | 9 |
| HS | S118 | ETT-First Responder | 3 |
| HS | S119 | Emergency Medical Technician-I | 6 |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admissions
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Program website: www.uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/healthscience
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu